The Best S&P 500 ETFs

Number of ETFs: 115
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 3.43%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 23.73%
Median Risk/Return Score: 65 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
UPAD.L	iShares S&P 500 Paris-Aligned Climate UCITS ETF US...	S&P 500	Apr 27, 2022	0.07%	5.45%	—	0.81%	53
USLV.L	SPDR S&P 500 Low Volatility UCITS ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Oct 3, 2012	0.35%	3.53%	8.68%	0.00%	16
VUAA.L	Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Accumulation	S&P 500	May 14, 2019	0.07%	9.14%	—	0.00%	—
VUAG.L	Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (USD) Accumulating	S&P 500	May 14, 2019	0.07%	9.87%	—	0.00%	83
VUSA.L	Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF	S&P 500	May 14, 2019	0.07%	9.86%	16.03%	0.87%	84
VUSD.L	Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF	S&P 500	May 14, 2019	0.07%	9.13%	15.04%	0.87%	74
XDPG.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 UCITS ETF 2C - GBP Hedged	S&P 500	Jun 8, 2022	0.09%	8.69%	13.43%	0.00%	72
XDPP.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 UCITS ETF 4C	S&P 500	Jun 8, 2022	0.06%	—	—	—	—
XDWE.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF 1C	S&P 500	Jun 10, 2014	0.20%	9.59%	12.35%	0.00%	75
XEWG.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal Weight UCITS ETF 1D GBP He...	S&P 500	May 9, 2024	0.30%	8.74%	—	1.19%	60
XS2D.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 2x Leveraged Daily Swap UCITS ET...	Leveraged Equities, S&P 500	Mar 18, 2010	0.60%	15.99%	23.93%	0.00%	68
XSPX.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap UCITS ETF 1C	S&P 500	Mar 26, 2010	0.15%	9.87%	16.26%	0.00%	83
XSXG.L	Xtrackers S&P 500 Swap UCITS ETF 1D	S&P 500	Jun 8, 2022	0.07%	—	—	—	—

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	18.90M	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	55.00M	May 2024
CPSU	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ju...	95	13.10M	Jun 2025
PMFB	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February	95	—	Jan 2025

Best-Performing S&P 500 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top S&P 500 ETFs is SPMO (22.50%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 23.73% and an average 5-year return of 10.32%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	22.50%	19.93B	Oct 2015
SPXL	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF	21.75%	6.39B	Nov 2008
UPRO	ProShares UltraPro S&P 500	21.38%	5.55B	Jun 2009
RSPG	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF	20.56%	571.83M	Nov 2006
SPUU	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares	19.05%	241.41M	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%	146.68B	Nov 2005
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	854.92B	May 2000
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	1.60T	Sep 2010
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	0.04%	53.61B	Sep 2000
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	0.04%	35.22B	Sep 2000

Highest-Yield S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is XDTE (33.78%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.43%, 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	33.78%	334.13M	Mar 2024
WDTE	Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET...	32.71%	67.46M	Sep 2023
SDTY	YieldMax S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	26.06%	28.94M	Feb 2025
SPYT	Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF	21.18%	152.35M	Mar 2024
XPAY	Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution E...	20.82%	148.36M	Oct 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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