Compare SPY5 vs. VUSA ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (December 30, 2025 - March 30, 2026)
SPY5
-7.77%
VUSA
-7.78%
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Comparison analysis

The ETFs State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF (SPY5) and Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the S&P 500 Net Total Return Index - USD. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both SPY5 and VUSA distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 1.06% and 1.03% respectively. Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials are SPY5’s top sector exposures, while VUSA invests in Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary as its top 3. SPY5’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.32%), APPLE (6.64%) and MICROSOFT-T (4.96%). VUSA’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA (7.30%), APPLE (6.62%) and MICROSOFT-T (4.95%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, SPY5 is cheaper than VUSA, with 0.07%. SPY5 has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$17M vs. +$71M for VUSA.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +3.72bps (SPY5) and +2.56bps (VUSA). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SPY5 and VUSA, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

SPY5
SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities
Share class
Dist
USD
ISIN
IE00B6YX5C33
VUSA
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF Distributing - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities
Share class
Dist
USD
ISIN
IE00B3XXRP09
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$633.36
$120.15
 
AuM
-
-
 
Total AuM of fund
€28.75B
€63.51B
 
Base currency
USD
USD
 
E/R
0.03%
0.07%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The objective of the State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF is to track the performance of large cap U.S. equity securities. It aims to do this by tracking the performance of the S&P 500 Index as closely as possible. The S&P 500 Index is a float-adjusted, capitalisation weighted index of the top 500 companies in the US market. The Index is designed to provide exposure to the large cap segment of the U.S. equities market and spans over 24 separate industry groups. It captures approximately 75% of the market capitalisation of US equities.
The Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF seeks to track the performance of the index, a widely recognised benchmark of U.S. stock market performance that is comprised of the stocks of large U.S. companies.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Distribution
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
-7.74%
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3 months
-7.77%
-7.78%
 
1 year
+14.19%
+14.17%
 
3 years
+61.98%
+61.94%
 
5 years
+69.94%
+69.98%
 
Month to date
-7.69%
-7.70%
 
Quarter to date
-7.09%
-7.11%
 
Year to date
-7.09%
-7.11%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
Volatility
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
503
503
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
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
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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
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about SPY5 and VUSA

How did SPY5 and VUSA perform in 2026?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 has delivered a year-to-date performance of -7.09%, while VUSA has returned -7.11%.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: SPY5 or VUSA?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 reported a 1-year volatility of 17.63%, whereas VUSA registered volatility 17.91% over the same period.

How do SPY5 and VUSA differ in sector exposure?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 is primarily exposed to sectors such as Information Technology, weight 33.51%, Communication Services, weight 10.49% and Financials, weight 10.29%. The top sectors in VUSA feature Information Technology, weight 33.42%, Communication Services, weight 10.45% and Consumer Discretionary, weight 10.08%.

How do SPY5 and VUSA differ in geographic exposure?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 96.94% and Ireland, weight 2.12%. The top countries in VUSA feature USA, weight 96.45% and Ireland, weight 2.11%.

How do SPY5 and VUSA differ in terms of holdings?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 include NVIDIA, weight 7.32%, APPLE, weight 6.64% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 4.96%. The top positions in VUSA feature NVIDIA, weight 7.30%, APPLE, weight 6.62% and MICROSOFT-T, weight 4.95%.

Is SPY5 or VUSA more diversified?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 holds 503 securities, with 42.29% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. VUSA, by comparison, includes 503 holdings and has 42.07% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: SPY5 or VUSA?

As of 3/30/2026, SPY5 has a trailing 12-month yield of 1.06%, while VUSA offers 1.03%.

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