Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Alternatives
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) belongs to the S&P 500 category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VOO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOO
VOO charges 0.03% annually. Among ETFs in the S&P 500 category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VOO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.02% | Nov 8, 2005 | VOO vs SPYM | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% | May 15, 2000 | VOO vs IVV | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | VOO vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | Sep 25, 2000 | VOO vs SPYV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 0.07% | Oct 21, 2015 | VOO vs SPYD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOO
Among ETFs in the S&P 500 category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500® High Beta ETF | 88 | May 5, 2011 | VOO vs SPHB | |
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares | 84 | Nov 7, 2019 | VOO vs HIBL | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 79 | Jun 11, 2024 | VOO vs PBFR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Value with Momentum ETF | 78 | Jun 16, 2011 | VOO vs SPVM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 76 | Jan 11, 2006 | VOO vs RSPT |
Top Performing VOO Alternatives (YTD)
VOO alternatives from the S&P 500 category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF | 38.21% | Nov 1, 2006 | VOO vs RSPG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | VOO vs RSPM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF | 9.21% | Nov 1, 2006 | VOO vs RSPU | |
| AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF | 8.31% | Nov 28, 2017 | VOO vs SPDV | |
| Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Growers ETF | 6.82% | Dec 4, 2023 | VOO vs DIVG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOO
VOO alternatives from the S&P 500 category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | 6.69% | May 1, 2024 | VOO vs CPSM | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | 6.88% | Aug 25, 2021 | VOO vs XRMI | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | 8.18% | Jun 11, 2024 | VOO vs PBFR | |
| Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | 10.52% | Aug 25, 2021 | VOO vs XCLR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Downside Hedged ETF | 10.61% | Dec 6, 2012 | VOO vs PHDG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOO
VOO alternatives from the S&P 500 category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -4.99% | May 1, 2024 | VOO vs CPSM | |
| Global X S&P 500 Risk Managed Income ETF | -5.02% | Aug 25, 2021 | VOO vs XRMI | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF | -6.15% | Jun 11, 2024 | VOO vs PBFR | |
| PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF | -8.16% | Jun 11, 2024 | VOO vs BUFP | |
| Global X S&P 500 Collar 95-110 ETF | -8.29% | Aug 25, 2021 | VOO vs XCLR |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | VOO vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 67 | -7.34% | Mar 25, 2004 | VOO vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 2.32% | Jan 26, 2011 | VOO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -10.37% | Nov 13, 2000 | VOO vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | -1.71% | Jun 24, 2008 | VOO vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 72 | 3.80% | Feb 7, 2019 | VOO vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | VOO vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | VOO vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 3.30% | Jan 26, 2004 | VOO vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.75% | Jul 20, 2007 | VOO vs VEA |
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