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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOO
VOO charges 0.03% annually. There is 1 ETF in the S&P 500 category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | 0.02% | 158.31B | Nov 2005 | VOO vs SPYM | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 0.03% | 894.38B | May 2000 | VOO vs IVV | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | 0.04% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | VOO vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF | 0.04% | 35.82B | Sep 2000 | VOO vs SPYV | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | 0.07% | 7.40B | Oct 2015 | VOO vs SPYD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOO
VOO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 49 ETFs in the S&P 500 category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 98 | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | VOO vs CPSP | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 98 | — | Apr 2025 | VOO vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | 97 | 56.60M | May 2024 | VOO vs CPSM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - February | 96 | — | Jan 2025 | VOO vs PMFB | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Se... | 95 | 32.10M | Sep 2024 | VOO vs CPST |
Top Performing VOO Alternatives (YTD)
VOO is at 9.60% YTD. There are 44 ETFs in the S&P 500 category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily S&P 500 High Beta Bull 3X Shares | 47.41% | 94.34M | Nov 2019 | VOO vs HIBL | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF | 32.76% | 540.52M | Nov 2006 | VOO vs RSPG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | 30.79% | 5.69B | Jan 2006 | VOO vs RSPT | |
| ProShares Ultra S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | 21.20% | 38.72M | Aug 2025 | VOO vs URSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | 21.12% | 22.01B | Oct 2015 | VOO vs SPMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOO
VOO has 12.56% 1-year volatility. There are 62 ETFs in the S&P 500 category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | 1.33% | — | Apr 2025 | VOO vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | 1.36% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | VOO vs CPSP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | 1.66% | 56.60M | May 2024 | VOO vs CPSM | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ju... | 1.91% | 25.70M | Jun 2025 | VOO vs CPSU | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - June | 1.99% | — | May 2025 | VOO vs PMJN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOO
VOO has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.90%. There are 58 ETFs in the S&P 500 category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ap... | -0.37% | 19.60M | Apr 2025 | VOO vs CPSP | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ma... | -0.49% | 56.60M | May 2024 | VOO vs CPSM | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - May | -0.60% | — | Apr 2025 | VOO vs PMMY | |
| Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF - Ju... | -1.03% | 25.70M | Jun 2025 | VOO vs CPSU | |
| PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF - June | -1.15% | — | May 2025 | VOO vs PMJN |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VTI, VGT, VXUS and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 10.13% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VOO vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 46 | 20.30% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | VOO vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 53 | 11.12% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VOO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 27 | 5.10% | 393.80B | Jan 2004 | VOO vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 10.38% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | VOO vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 81 | 12.95% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | VOO vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 37 | 0.33% | 394.40B | Apr 2007 | VOO vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 62 | 9.00% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | VOO vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 15.30% | 245.00B | Jan 2004 | VOO vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 12.35% | 317.30B | Jul 2007 | VOO vs VEA |
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Investors most often compare VOO with QQQ, SCHD, FXAIX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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