MARCH 4, 2026

Better S&P 500 ETF: State Street's SPY vs. Vanguard's VOO | The Motley Fool

Better S&P 500 ETF: State Street's SPY vs. Vanguard's VOO | The Motley Fool

Summary

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) both offer broad S&P 500 exposure but differ in key areas. VOO boasts a lower expense ratio (0.03% vs. 0.09%) and is ideal for cost-conscious investors. In contrast, SPY provides superior liquidity with higher trading volumes, making it suitable for active traders. Choose VOO for cost efficiency or SPY for trading flexibility based


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