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: 67 / 100

114 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
SPXN	ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Financials ETF	S&P 500	Sep 22, 2015	0.09%	11.96%	16.09%	0.89%	73
SPXT	ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Technology ETF	S&P 500	Sep 22, 2015	0.09%	4.11%	11.56%	1.37%	49
SPXU	ProShares UltraPro Short S&P500	S&P 500, Inverse Equities, Leveraged Equities	Jun 25, 2009	0.90%	-24.14%	-41.94%	7.74%	1
SPXV	ProShares S&P 500 Ex-Health Care ETF	S&P 500	Sep 22, 2015	0.09%	11.39%	16.28%	0.90%	68
SPY	State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	Jan 22, 1993	0.09%	10.09%	15.48%	1.24%	70
SPYD	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ...	S&P 500, Dividend	Oct 21, 2015	0.07%	10.94%	8.52%	4.19%	46
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities	Sep 25, 2000	0.04%	12.18%	18.17%	0.47%	55
SPYH	NEOS S&P 500 Hedged Equity Income ETF	Equity Hedged, S&P 500	Apr 2, 2025	0.68%	5.22%	—	7.58%	70
SPYI	NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Aug 29, 2022	0.68%	7.27%	—	12.81%	70
SPYM	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	Nov 8, 2005	0.02%	10.14%	15.57%	1.28%	70
SPYT	Defiance S&P 500 Income Target ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Mar 7, 2024	0.87%	8.89%	—	20.88%	64
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities	Sep 25, 2000	0.04%	7.55%	11.89%	1.69%	71
SPYX	State Street SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Fre...	S&P 500	Nov 30, 2015	0.20%	9.40%	15.58%	0.85%	65
SSO	ProShares Ultra S&P500	Leveraged Equities, S&P 500	Jun 19, 2006	0.87%	16.98%	24.13%	0.63%	60
TPAY	Roundhill S&P 500 Target 10 Managed Distribution E...	Derivative Income, S&P 500	Feb 18, 2026	0.49%	—	—	3.13%	—
UPRO	ProShares UltraPro S&P 500	Leveraged Equities, S&P 500	Jun 23, 2009	0.89%	23.64%	29.93%	0.71%	60
URSP	ProShares Ultra S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF	Leveraged Equities, S&P 500, Equal Weight	Aug 25, 2025	0.95%	17.25%	—	0.58%	—
VOO	Vanguard S&P 500 ETF	S&P 500	Sep 7, 2010	0.03%	10.07%	15.55%	1.04%	70
VOOG	Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF	S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities	Sep 7, 2010	0.07%	12.17%	18.11%	0.44%	55
VOOV	Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETF	Large Cap Value Equities, S&P 500	Sep 7, 2010	0.07%	7.63%	11.87%	1.67%	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	19.60M	Apr 2025
PMMY	PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May	98	—	Apr 2025
CPSM	Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma...	96	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
SPYV	SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF	0.04%	35.30B	Sep 2000
SPYG	State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF	0.04%	51.76B	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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