The independent guide to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
Plain-English guides, side-by-side comparisons and free calculators for VOO, the Vanguard ETF that tracks the S&P 500.
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What is VOO?
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. All 500 companies in the index, weighted by market cap, at a 0.03% expense ratio.
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VOO vs SPY?
Both track the S&P 500. VOO costs 0.03% a year, SPY costs 0.0945%. SPY trades tighter; VOO is the buy-and-hold pick.
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How do I buy VOO?
Open a brokerage account (Vanguard, Fidelity, Schwab, Robinhood), search for VOO, and place a market or limit order during US hours.
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Does VOO pay a dividend?
Yes, quarterly. The payout comes from the dividends of the 500 underlying holdings and typically yields around 1.2 to 1.5 percent.
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