SPLG

SPLG ETF Analysis

NYSEARCA: SPLG

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETFEquityMkt cap $106.73BCIK 0001064642

$87.95+0.53 (+0.61%)
Summary

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P 500 Index (the “Index”)A low-cost ETF that seeks to offer precise, comprehensive exposure to the US large cap market segmentThe Index represents approximately 80% of the US marketOne of the low-cost core SPDR Portfolio ETFs, a suite of portfolio building blocks designed to provide broad, diversified exposure to core asset classes

Holdings and distributions sourced from SPDR fund filingsupdated daily

Dividend yield1.31%Inception2005
Expense ratio0.02%1-yr return+24.2%
Assets (AUM)$95.7B5-yr return+77.7%
NAV$80.61Div growth 5yr+6.0%
Holdings504Beta1.00
DistributionQuarterlyIndexS&P 500 Index

Top holdings

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NVDA logo
NVIDIANVDA
8.3%
MSFT logo
MicrosoftMSFT
6.8%
AAPL logo
AppleAAPL
6.8%
AMZN logo
Amazon.comAMZN
3.8%
AVGO logo
BroadcomAVGO
3.0%
META logo
Meta PlatformsMETA
2.8%

Dividends

Full history
Forward yield1.09%
Annual distribution$1.15
Frequencyquarterly
Next ex-date
Years of growth5
5-yr growth+6.0%

Is SPLG a good investment?

SPLG is an equity ETF that provides exposure to technology companies. It holds approximately 504 securities and charges an annual expense ratio of 0.02%. Technology makes up 35% of the portfolio, so performance leans heavily on that sector.

Strengths

  • Low 0.02% expense ratio, equal to approximately $2.00 a year on every $10,000 invested
  • Dividend has grown ~7% annually over the past decade
  • Spread across 504 holdings, the largest just 8.3% of the fund
  • One-year total return of +18.8% has outperformed the S&P 500's +16.3%

Trade-offs

  • Ten-year total return of +287.6% has trailed the S&P 500's +317.2%
  • Technology is 35% of the fund, so sector shifts move it
  • Yield of 1.31% is below dedicated income funds

This is an analysis of the fund's characteristics, not a recommendation. Whether SPLG suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio.

Performance & returns

Full performance
Price returnYTD1 year3 year5 year10 yearSince incept.
SPLG+9.6%+24.2%+72.0%+77.7%+260.3%+518.5%
S&P 500 (SPY)+11.7%+15.0%+71.7%+75.5%+256.9%
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SPLG frequently asked questions

SPLG charges a 0.02% expense ratio, yields 1.31% and has grown its distribution roughly 7% a year over the past decade. Whether it suits any individual depends on their goals, time horizon, risk tolerance and the rest of their portfolio, and this is not investment advice.

SPLG has an expense ratio of 0.02%, which works out to $2.00 per year on a $10,000 investment. That is at the low end for an ETF, so more of the return stays with the investor.

SPLG pays dividends quarterly, four times a year. Its distribution has grown roughly 7% per year over the past decade. See the full payment history and ex-dates.

SPLG holds 504 positions. Its largest sectors are technology, financial services, communication services and consumer cyclical. The largest position is NVIDIA at 8.3% of the fund. See the full holdings page for the largest positions and sector weights.

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