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: 114
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.44%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 3.47%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 24.96%
Median Risk/Return Score: 68 / 100

114 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
HIBL	Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares	Leveraged Equities, S&P 500	Nov 7, 2019	1.12%	99.62%	—	1.16%	89
ISPY	ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Dec 18, 2023	0.55%	8.48%	—	4.46%	61
IVE	iShares S&P 500 Value ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, S&P 500	May 22, 2000	0.18%	7.56%	11.79%	1.57%	72
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	May 15, 2000	0.03%	10.10%	15.53%	1.09%	70
IVVW	iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Mar 14, 2024	0.25%	5.29%	—	19.62%	83
IVW	iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities, S&P 500	May 22, 2000	0.18%	12.13%	18.03%	0.36%	54
JANU	AllianzIM U.S. Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Jan ETF	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Dec 31, 2024	0.74%	7.32%	—	0.00%	62
KNG	FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income...	Dividend, S&P 500	Mar 26, 2018	0.75%	4.44%	—	8.48%	29
KNGZ	First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocra...	S&P 500, Dividend	Jun 20, 2017	0.50%	13.77%	—	2.39%	62
LCOW	Pacer S&P 500 Quality FCF Aristocrats ETF	S&P 500	May 6, 2025	0.49%	5.23%	—	0.64%	49
MAYM	FT Vest U.S. Equity Max Buffer ETF - May	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	May 16, 2025	0.85%	2.24%	—	0.00%	94
NOBL	ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF	Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Oct 9, 2013	0.35%	6.12%	9.70%	2.07%	31
PBFR	PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jun 11, 2024	0.50%	4.59%	—	0.01%	92
PBP	Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Dec 20, 2007	0.29%	5.26%	7.13%	11.12%	82
PHDG	Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF	Equity Hedged, S&P 500	Dec 6, 2012	0.39%	10.92%	6.99%	1.91%	73
PMAU	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - August	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jul 31, 2025	0.50%	3.15%	—	0.00%	—
PMFB	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Jan 31, 2025	0.50%	2.57%	—	0.00%	95
PMJA	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - January	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Dec 31, 2024	0.50%	2.39%	—	0.00%	95
PMJN	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - June	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	May 30, 2025	0.50%	2.14%	—	0.00%	94
PMMY	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May	Defined Outcome, S&P 500	Apr 30, 2025	0.50%	2.11%	—	0.00%	98

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	19.60M	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	56.40M	May 2024
PMFB	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February	95	—	Jan 2025
CPST	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se...	95	31.90M	Sep 2024

Best-Performing S&P 500 ETFs Over 5 Years

The top S&P 500 ETFs is SPMO (24.48%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average 1-year return of 24.96% and an average 5-year return of 11.37%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
SPMO	Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF	24.48%	20.58B	Oct 2015
SPXL	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X ETF	23.80%	6.28B	Nov 2008
UPRO	ProShares UltraPro S&P 500	23.40%	5.20B	Jun 2009
RSPG	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF	20.91%	566.83M	Nov 2006
SPUU	Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2X ETF	20.35%	239.23M	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%	137.51B	Nov 2005
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	801.98B	May 2000
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	0.03%	1.70T	Sep 2010
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	0.04%	51.76B	Sep 2000
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	0.04%	35.30B	Sep 2000

Highest-Yield S&P 500 ETFs

The top S&P 500 ETFs is XDTE (32.69%). Across the lineup, S&P 500 ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.47%, 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	32.69%	317.35M	Mar 2024
WDTE	Defiance S&P 500 Enhanced Options & 0DTE Income ET...	32.51%	65.42M	Sep 2023
SDTY	YieldMax S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF	26.30%	28.03M	Feb 2025
SPYT	Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF	20.88%	146.11M	Mar 2024
XPAY	Roundhill S&P 500 Target 20 Managed Distribution E...	20.79%	149.76M	Oct 2024

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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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