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SPY ETF · State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY, also known as SPDR S&P 500 ETF, is one of the most popular funds that tracks the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 index. SPY ETF was launched in January 1993, making it the first-ever exchange-traded fund listed in the United States. SPY’s top 10 holdings are heavily weighted in technology companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, and more. The S&P 500 index includes the 500 largest companies listed on various stock exchanges in the US, spanning approximately 11 sectors and 69 industry groups. The S&P 500 index is one of the world’s most famous stock market indexes.
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.35%  | +3.38% | +32.12% | +79.90% | +83.17%  | +9.80% | +9.80% | +5.03% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +3.38% | +32.12% | +79.90% | +83.17% |
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Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about SPY ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
SPY’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | €624.18B |
GLD | State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF | €137.11B |
SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | €116.41B |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | €89.31B |
XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | €43.66B |
Frequently asked questions about SPY
What does State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SPY, invest in?
SPY is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SPY replicate?
SPY tracks the S&P 500 Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SPY?
SPY carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.0945%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SPY launched?
SPY was introduced to the market on January 22, 1993. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of SPY?
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, SPY, is provided by State Street Investment Management. Learn more about State Street Investment Management here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SPY?
SPY oversees €624.18B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has SPY performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, SPY returned 9.35% over the past month, 3.38% over the last three months and 5.03% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SPY?
As of April 24, 2026, SPY recorded net flows of +€16.02B over the last month and -€13.73B year-to-date.
Does SPY distribute dividends?
SPY follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.03%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SPY?
As of March 31, 2026, SPY has significant geographic allocations in USA and Ireland.
In which sector or theme does SPY invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, SPY focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.
How many securities does SPY hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, SPY holds 502 positions in its portfolio, with 42.50% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SPY?
As of March 31, 2026, SPY top three holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.
What is the base currency of SPY?
The base currency of SPY is USD.
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