VOO vs SPYM: Same S&P 500 Returns, Different Share Prices

The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYM) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) both track the S&P 500 Index and share similar sector allocations, but SPYM is slightly more affordable while VOO is much larger and more liquid. SPYM used to trade under the SPLG ticker. The name change took effect at the end of October 2025. The portfolio and investing strategy remained unchanged, however.Both funds aim to mirror the S&P 500, offering diversified access to large-cap U.S. stocks. SPYM is designed as a low-cost building block for core portfolios, while VOO is a flagship index tracker from Vanguard; each could appeal to investors seeking broad, low-fee U.S. equity exposure.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year weekly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months as of Nov. 17, 2025.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool