Compare IVV vs. SPY ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 29, 2025 - March 27, 2026) |
IVV SPY |
Comparison analysis iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) belong to the US Large Cap industry segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both IVV and SPY distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 1.26% and 1.16% respectively. Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services are IVV’s top sector exposures, while SPY invests in Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials as its top 3. IVV’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.60%), APPLE (6.82%) and MICROSOFT-T (5.05%). SPY’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.31%), APPLE (6.63%) and MICROSOFT-T (4.96%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, IVV is cheaper than SPY, with 0.0945%. IVV has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$3.55B vs. +$46.96B for SPY. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +0.81bps (IVV) and +0.25bps (SPY). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of IVV and SPY, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities ISIN US4642872000 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $637.31 | $634.44 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.03% | 0.0945% | ||
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Investment strategy | The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF seeks to track the investment results of the S&P 500 composed of large-capitalization U.S. equities. | The SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500® Index. The S&P 500® Index is composed of five hundred (500) selected stocks, all of which are listed on national stock exchanges and spans over 25 separate industry groups. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -7.31% To view, create a free account | -7.31% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | -7.50% | -7.50% | ||
1 year | +13.25% | +13.16% | ||
3 years | +66.81% | +66.38% | ||
5 years | +72.27% | +71.74% | ||
Month to date | -7.31% | -7.31% | ||
Quarter to date | -6.69% | -6.69% | ||
Year to date | -6.69% | -6.69% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 504 | 502 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED META PLATFORMS ALPHABET INC-CL TESLA BERKSHIRE HATHWAY JPMORGAN CHASE LILLY EXXON JOHNSON&JOHNSON WALMART INC To view, create a free account | NVIDIA APPLE MICROSOFT-T AMAZON.COM INC ALPHABET INC-CL BROADCOM LIMITED ALPHABET INC-CL META PLATFORMS TESLA BERKSHIRE HATHWAY LILLY JPMORGAN CHASE EXXON JOHNSON&JOHNSON WALMART INC To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about IVV and SPY
How did IVV and SPY perform in 2026?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV has delivered a year-to-date performance of -6.69%, while SPY has returned -6.69%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: IVV or SPY?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV reported a 1-year volatility of 18.31%, whereas SPY registered volatility 18.22% over the same period.
How do IVV and SPY differ in sector exposure?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 34.00%, Financials, weight 10.49% and Communication Services, weight 10.27%. The top sectors in SPY feature Information Technology, weight 33.46%, Communication Services, weight 10.46% and Financials, weight 10.26%.
How do IVV and SPY differ in geographic exposure?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.86% and Ireland, weight 2.10%. The top countries in SPY feature USA, weight 96.75% and Ireland, weight 2.12%.
How do IVV and SPY differ in terms of holdings?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV include NVIDIA, weight 7.60%, APPLE, weight 6.82% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 5.05%. The top positions in SPY feature NVIDIA, weight 7.31%, APPLE, weight 6.63% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 4.96%.
Is IVV or SPY more diversified?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV holds 504 securities, with 42.57% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. SPY, by comparison, includes 502 holdings and has 42.22% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: IVV or SPY?
As of 3/27/2026, IVV has a trailing 12-month yield of 1.26%, while SPY offers 1.16%.
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