Compare VUSA vs. IDUS ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (August 18, 2026 - September 18, 2026) |
VUSA IDUS |
Comparison analysis The ETFs Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA) and iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF (IDUS) are passive ETFs that track the performance of the S&P 500 Net Total Return Index - USD. As a result, they allow investors to get exposure to US Large & Mid Cap. Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (VUSA) has a higher tracking difference (+13.46bps) than iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF (IDUS) (+13.19bps), and a higher tracking error (+1.29bps vs. +1.24bps). Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Both VUSA and IDUS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 0.87% and 0.86% respectively. Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals are VUSA’s top sector exposures, while IDUS invests in Technology, Finance and Healthcare as its top 3. VUSA’s top underlying securities are NVIDIA Corp. (7.54%), Apple, Inc. (7.04%) and Microsoft Corp. (5.35%). IDUS’s top underlying securities are Apple, Inc. (7.65%), NVIDIA Corp. (7.38%) and Microsoft Corp. (5.23%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, VUSA is cheaper than IDUS, with 0.07%. VUSA has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$50M vs. +$19M for IDUS. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +2.28bps (VUSA) and +3.24bps (IDUS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of VUSA and IDUS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
VUSA Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF Distributing - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities Share class Dist USD ISIN IE00B3XXRP09 | IDUS iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Dist - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities Share class Dist USD ISIN IE0031442068 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $144.89 | $76.15 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €77.66B | €157.55B | ||
Base currency | USD | USD | ||
TER | 0.07% | 0.07% | ||
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Investment strategy | 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. | The Fund seeks to track the performance of an index composed of 500 large cap U.S. companies. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -0.44% To view, create a free account | -0.44% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +2.22% | +2.22% | ||
1 year | +16.43% | +16.43% | ||
3 years | +77.30% | +77.31% | ||
5 years | +86.03% | +86.07% | ||
Month to date | -0.40% | -0.40% | ||
Quarter to date | +2.22% | +2.21% | ||
Year to date | +12.52% | +12.51% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 503 | 503 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | NVIDIA Corp. Apple, Inc. Microsoft Corp. Amazon.com, Inc. Alphabet, Inc. Broadcom Inc. Alphabet, Inc. Meta Platforms, Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. Eli Lilly & Co. Tesla, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. To view, create a free account | Apple, Inc. NVIDIA Corp. Microsoft Corp. Amazon.com, Inc. Alphabet, Inc. Broadcom Inc. Alphabet, Inc. Meta Platforms, Inc. Micron Technology, Inc. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Eli Lilly & Co. Tesla, Inc. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. To view, create a free account | ||
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Tracking error (1Y) | ||||
Tracking difference (1Y) | ||||
1Y cumulative return difference | Best +15.84bps Worst +13.46bps | Best +16.67bps Worst +13.19bps | ||
Daily return difference | Avg +0.04bps Worst -0.20bps | Avg +0.04bps Worst -0.27bps | ||
Sustainability | ||||
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Frequently asked questions about VUSA and IDUS
How did VUSA and IDUS perform in 2026?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA has delivered a year-to-date performance of 12.52%, while IDUS has returned 12.51%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: VUSA or IDUS?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA has recorded -€1.94B in net flows YTD, compared to +€247M for IDUS since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: VUSA or IDUS?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA reported a 1-year volatility of 12.77%, whereas IDUS registered volatility 12.81% over the same period.
How do VUSA and IDUS differ in sector exposure?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA is primarily exposed to sectors such as Technology, weight 44.67%, Finance, weight 13.84% and Consumer Non-Cyclicals, weight 9.40%. The top sectors in IDUS feature Technology, weight 44.76%, Finance, weight 14.01% and Healthcare, weight 8.99%.
How do VUSA and IDUS differ in geographic exposure?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 97.38% and Ireland, weight 1.18%. The top countries in IDUS feature USA, weight 97.39% and Ireland, weight 1.16%.
How do VUSA and IDUS differ in terms of holdings?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA include NVIDIA Corp., weight 7.54%, Apple, Inc., weight 7.04% and Microsoft Corp., weight 5.35%. The top positions in IDUS feature Apple, Inc., weight 7.65%, NVIDIA Corp., weight 7.38% and Microsoft Corp., weight 5.23%.
Is VUSA or IDUS more diversified?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA holds 503 securities, with 44.00% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. IDUS, by comparison, includes 503 holdings and has 43.59% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: VUSA or IDUS?
As of 9/18/2026, VUSA has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.87%, while IDUS offers 0.86%.
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