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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
S5SD.DE
UBS S&P 500 Scored & Screened UCITS ETF USD disS&P 500Apr 18, 20190.12%
12.42%
—0.73%
85
SP2D.DE
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF DistS&P 500, Equal WeightApr 6, 20210.20%
14.45%
—1.26%
73
SP2Q.DE
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF AccS&P 500, Equal WeightApr 6, 20210.20%
14.38%
—0.00%
73
SPPE.DE
SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF EUR Hedged AccumulatingS&P 500Oct 31, 20180.12%
8.66%
—0.00%
58
SPPY.DE
State Street SPDR S&P 500 Leaders UCITS ETFS&P 500, ESGDec 2, 20190.10%
12.82%
—0.00%
86
SPQB.DE
Global X S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer UCITS ETFS&P 500, Defined OutcomeFeb 21, 20230.50%
7.82%
—0.00%
82
SPQH.DE
Global X S&P 500 Quarterly Tail Hedge UCITS ETF US...Defined Outcome, S&P 500Feb 21, 20230.50%
3.44%
—0.00%
53
SPY1.DE
SPDR S&P 500 Low Volatility UCITS ETFS&P 500Oct 3, 20120.35%
8.90%
7.21%
0.00%
24
SPY5.DE
SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETFS&P 500Mar 19, 20120.03%
13.08%
14.40%
0.90%
79
SPYL.DE
State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Unhedged (...S&P 500, Large Cap Blend EquitiesOct 31, 20230.03%
12.65%
—0.00%
78
SXR8.DE
iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD (Acc)S&P 500May 19, 20100.07%
13.07%
14.57%
0.00%
79
UBU9.DE
UBS Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD disS&P 500Apr 11, 20120.03%
13.06%
14.52%
0.93%
79
UQAB.DE
iShares S&P 500 Paris-Aligned Climate UCITS ETF US...S&P 500Apr 22, 20210.07%
8.16%
—0.00%
51
VUAA.DE
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS USD Acc ETFS&P 500May 14, 20190.07%
13.09%
—0.00%
79
VUSA.DE
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETFS&P 500May 22, 20120.07%
13.06%
—0.86%
80
WELE.DE
Amundi S&P 500 Equal Weight ESG UCITS ETF AccESG, S&P 500, Equal WeightMay 24, 20220.18%
12.53%
—0.00%
65
XDED.DE
Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF 2DS&P 500, Equal WeightMar 8, 20230.20%
14.48%
—1.20%
33
XDEE.DE
Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF EUR Hedge...S&P 500May 9, 20240.30%
9.96%
—0.00%
46
XDEW.DE
Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF 1CS&P 500, Equal WeightJun 10, 20140.20%
14.52%
11.12%
0.00%
73
XDPD.DE
Xtrackers S&P 500 UCITS ETF EUR Hedged (Dist)S&P 500Jun 8, 20220.20%
8.46%
—0.71%
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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.
SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
CPSP
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap...
98
19.60MApr 2025
PMMY
PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May
98
—Apr 2025
CPSM
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...
97
56.60MMay 2024
PMFB
PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February
96
—Jan 2025
CPST
Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se...
95
32.10MSep 2024

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
SPMO
Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF
21.93%
22.01BOct 2015
RSPG
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF
21.24%
540.52MNov 2006
SPXL
Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF
20.97%
6.98BNov 2008
UPRO
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
20.56%
5.47BJun 2009
SPUU
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
SPYM
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF0.02%158.31BNov 2005
IVV
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF0.03%894.38BMay 2000
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF0.03%1.70TSep 2010
SPYV
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF0.04%35.82BSep 2000
SPYG
State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF0.04%52.75BSep 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.
SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
XDTE
Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF32.50%331.52MMar 2024
WDTE
Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET...32.33%67.52MSep 2023
SDTY
YieldMax S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF26.38%37.56MFeb 2025
SPYT
Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF20.86%156.48MMar 2024
XPAY
Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution E...20.85%161.40MOct 2024

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Top ETFs Comparisons

Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
SPYL.DE vs. CSPX.LSPYL.DE vs. SPYSPYL.DE vs. VUAA.LSPYL.DE vs. VWCE.DESPYL.DE vs. VOOSXR8.DE vs. VUAA.LSXR8.DE vs. VWCE.DESXR8.DE vs. VOOSXR8.DE vs. SXRV.DESXR8.DE vs. SPYI.DEQDVE.DE vs. QQQQDVE.DE vs. SXRV.DEQDVE.DE vs. XDWT.DEQDVE.DE vs. SMHQDVE.DE vs. VVSM.DEVUAA.DE vs. VOOVUAA.DE vs. VWCG.DEVUAA.DE vs. VNRA.DEVUAA.DE vs. BRK-BVUAA.DE vs. SWRD.ASVUSA.DE vs. VOOVUSA.DE vs. VUAA.LVUSA.DE vs. SPYVUSA.DE vs. SPY5.LVUSA.DE vs. EQQB.DESPY5.DE vs. SPY5.LSPY5.DE vs. VUSA.ASSPY5.DE vs. VUAA.LSPY5.DE vs. SPPY.DESPY5.DE vs. QYLDAUM5.DE vs. VUAA.LAUM5.DE vs. VOOAUM5.DE vs. SPYAUM5.DE vs. LCUW.DEAUM5.DE vs. AMEW.DEIUSA.DE vs. VUSA.ASIUSA.DE vs. VUAA.LIUSA.DE vs. SPYIUSA.DE vs. IDUIUSA.DE vs. I500.DE2B7A.DE vs. XLU2B7A.DE vs. AAPL2B7A.DE vs. IUUS.L2B7A.DE vs. QDVH.DE2B7A.DE vs. VPUP500.DE vs. SPYP500.DE vs. D500.DEP500.DE vs. CSPX.ASP500.DE vs. GSPX.LP500.DE vs. VOO

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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