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The Best S&P 500 ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of S&P 500 ETFs.

S&P 500 ETFs and funds track the S&P 500 Index, a benchmark of 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies weighted by market capitalization. Widely used as a proxy for the overall U.S. stock market, these funds offer broad, low-cost exposure to large-cap American equities across all major sectors and are among the most popular core holdings for long-term investors.

Number of ETFs
115
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield
3.44%
Avg. 1 Year Return
19.69%
Median Risk/Return Score
67 / 100
The Best S&P 500 ETFs

68 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
iShares S&P 500 Utilities Sector UCITS ETF USD AccUtilities Equities, S&P 500Mar 20, 20170.15%
9.82%
0.00%
33
iShares V PLC - iShares S&P 500 Materials Sector U...Materials, S&P 500Mar 20, 20170.15%
13.66%
0.00%
29
iShares S&P 500 Industrials Sector UCITS ETFIndustrials Equities, S&P 500Mar 20, 20170.15%
19.72%
0.00%
62
iShares S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector UCITS ETFConsumer Staples Equities, S&P 500Mar 20, 20170.15%
10.73%
0.00%
20
UBS ETF (IE) S&P 500 ESG UCITS ETF USD AccS&P 500, ESGApr 18, 20190.10%
12.20%
0.00%
85
Invesco S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF EUR Hdg AccS&P 500Nov 5, 20210.09%
8.03%
0.00%
62
Invesco S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF AccS&P 500Mar 9, 20200.09%
12.50%
0.00%
85
Amundi Core S&P 500 Swap UCITS ETF USD DistS&P 500Dec 9, 20140.05%
13.13%
0.88%
79
Amundi S&P 500 UCITS ETF EURS&P 500Jun 8, 20100.15%
13.11%
14.73%
0.00%
79
UBS ETF (IE) S&P 500 ESG Elite UCITS ETF (USD) A-a...S&P 500Feb 18, 20210.15%
23.97%
0.00%
60
Amundi S&P 500 Buyback ETFS&P 500Feb 3, 20150.15%
11.50%
12.54%
0.00%
63
iShares S&P 500 Scored and Screened UCITS ETF EUR ...S&P 500, ESGAug 2, 20220.10%
8.02%
0.00%
64
Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF DistS&P 500Oct 26, 20150.05%
13.15%
14.78%
1.09%
79
Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap UCITS ETF 1CS&P 500Mar 26, 20100.15%
13.05%
14.78%
0.00%
79
Xtrackers S&P 500 2x Leveraged Daily Swap UCITS ET...Leveraged Equities, S&P 500Mar 18, 20100.60%
20.29%
23.28%
0.00%
67
Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF (EUR Hdg)S&P 500May 20, 20100.05%
8.33%
12.42%
0.00%
55
iShares S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF EUR Hedged ...S&P 500, Equal WeightMay 8, 20250.17%
10.18%
0.00%
47
BNP Paribas Easy S&P 500 UCITS ETF USDS&P 500Sep 16, 20130.15%
9.81%
0.00%
68
BNP Paribas Easy S&P 500 UCITS ETFS&P 500Sep 16, 20130.15%
9.83%
15.09%
1.06%
68
BNP Paribas Easy S&P 500 UCITS ETF EURS&P 500Sep 16, 20130.15%
12.96%
-10.54%
0.00%
78

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Best S&P 500 ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top S&P 500 ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CPSP (98) and PMMY (98). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing S&P 500 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top S&P 500 ETFs is SPMO (21.93%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 19.69% and an average 5-year return of 10.66%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
21.93%
22.01BOct 2015
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF
21.24%
540.52MNov 2006
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF
20.97%
6.98BNov 2008
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
20.56%
5.47BJun 2009
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF
18.61%
257.66MMay 2014

Lowest-Cost S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is SPYM (0.02%). With an average expense ratio of 0.44%, S&P 500 ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF0.02%158.31BNov 2005
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF0.03%894.38BMay 2000
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF0.03%1.70TSep 2010
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF0.04%52.75BSep 2000
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF0.04%35.82BSep 2000

Highest-Yield S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is XDTE (32.50%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.44%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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