VOO vs SPY: Key Differences

VOO and SPY both track the S&P 500 and hold virtually identical portfolios. The key practical difference is the expense ratio: VOO charges 0.03%, while SPY charges 0.0945%.

For long-term investors, the cost difference compounds meaningfully over decades. SPY has higher average daily trading volume and tighter bid-ask spreads, which may matter more to active traders.

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