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: 3.53%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 17.88%
Median Risk/Return Score: 63 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
IUUS.L	iShares S&P 500 Utilities Sector UCITS ETF USD (Ac...	S&P 500	Mar 20, 2017	0.15%	5.86%	—	0.00%	25
LSPU.L	Lyxor S&P 500 UCITS ETF - D-USD	S&P 500	Dec 9, 2014	0.09%	9.24%	14.97%	0.91%	71
LSPX.L	Lyxor S&P 500 UCITS ETF - D-USD	S&P 500	Dec 9, 2014	0.09%	9.50%	14.67%	0.92%	75
MVUS.L	iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ...	S&P 500	Feb 21, 2018	0.20%	4.42%	9.63%	0.00%	48
PQVG.L	Invesco S&P 500 QVM UCITS ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	May 18, 2017	0.35%	14.62%	—	0.83%	70
PQVM.L	Invesco S&P 500 QVM UCITS ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	May 18, 2017	0.35%	14.29%	—	0.82%	72
S5EE.L	UBS S&P 500 ESG Elite UCITS ETF USD acc	S&P 500, ESG	Feb 21, 2025	0.15%	18.39%	—	0.00%	90
S5SD.L	UBS ETF (IE) S&P 500 ESG UCITS ETF USD A-dis	S&P 500	Mar 25, 2019	0.12%	8.95%	—	0.75%	83
SP5L.L	Lyxor S&P 500 UCITS ETF - Acc	S&P 500	Dec 9, 2014	0.07%	9.50%	12.65%	0.00%	75
SPED.L	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF Dist	S&P 500, Equal Weight	Apr 6, 2021	0.20%	11.10%	—	1.29%	68
SPEP.L	Invesco S&P 500 Scored & Screened ETF Acc	S&P 500, ESG	Nov 5, 2021	0.09%	9.06%	—	0.00%	84
SPEQ.L	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF Acc	S&P 500, Equal Weight	Apr 6, 2021	0.20%	11.13%	—	0.00%	69
SPES.L	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF Dist	S&P 500, Equal Weight	Apr 6, 2021	0.20%	11.44%	—	1.29%	76
SPEX.L	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF Acc	S&P 500, Equal Weight	Apr 6, 2021	0.20%	11.45%	—	0.00%	76
SPLG.L	Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	S&P 500	Jul 13, 2021	0.25%	7.42%	—	0.00%	24
SPLW.L	Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility UCITS ETF Acc	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Jul 14, 2021	0.25%	7.08%	—	0.00%	24
SPMD.L	iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ...	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Feb 21, 2018	0.20%	4.17%	—	1.16%	46
SPMV.L	iShares Edge S&P 500 Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF ...	S&P 500	Nov 30, 2012	0.20%	4.15%	9.92%	0.00%	46
SPX5.L	SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF	S&P 500	Mar 19, 2012	0.03%	9.45%	14.29%	0.92%	76
SPXD.L	Invesco S&P 500 UCITS ETF Dist	S&P 500	Oct 26, 2015	0.05%	9.20%	—	1.12%	70

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.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
CPSP	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap...	98	19.50M	Apr 2025
PMMY	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May	98	—	Apr 2025
CPSM	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...	97	56.50M	May 2024
PMFB	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February	96	—	Jan 2025
CPST	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se...	95	32.10M	Sep 2024

Best-Performing S&P 500 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top S&P 500 ETFs is RSPG (24.27%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 17.88% and an average 5-year return of 10.49%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
RSPG	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF	24.27%	553.09M	Nov 2006
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	20.52%	20.86B	Oct 2015
SPXL	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF	19.87%	6.91B	Nov 2008
UPRO	ProShares UltraPro S&P 500	19.47%	5.20B	Jun 2009
SPUU	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF	17.90%	256.80M	May 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.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
SPYM	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF	0.02%	160.27B	Nov 2005
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	1.70T	Sep 2010
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	880.32B	May 2000
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	0.04%	36.23B	Sep 2000
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	0.04%	52.05B	Sep 2000

Highest-Yield S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is XDTE (32.92%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.53%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
XDTE	Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	32.92%	333.01M	Mar 2024
WDTE	Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET...	32.91%	66.06M	Sep 2023
SDTY	YieldMax S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	26.94%	36.98M	Feb 2025
XPAY	Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution E...	21.21%	160.80M	Oct 2024
SPYT	Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF	21.19%	152.07M	Mar 2024

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Top ETFs Comparisons

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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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