Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Offers Lower Fees Than SPDR Rival

The primary distinction between Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:VOO) and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT:SPY) lies in the expense ratio and the specific liquidity needs of the investor.For most long-term retail investors, the choice between these two giants often comes down to internal costs and how efficiently the fund tracks its benchmark. While both provide broad-market exposure to the largest companies in the United States, their historical roots and total assets under management differ.Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool