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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Price, Holdings, & News

$560.65
+1.95 (+0.35%)
(As of 08/21/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$554.73
$562.11
50-Day Range
$517.15
$564.79
52-Week Range
$409.21
$565.16
Volume
41.47 million shs
Average Volume
63.16 million shs
Market Capitalization
$567.09 billion
Assets Under Management
$563.75 billion
Dividend Yield
1.22%
Net Expense Ratio
0.09%
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About SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY)

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is a highly regarded investment vehicle that provides exposure to the S&P 500 Index. With more than three decades of experience in the market, this ETF is the largest and oldest of its kind in the world.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is designed to track the S&P 500, a diversified large-cap U.S. index holding company, across all 11 GICS sectors. Launched in January 1993, SPY was the first ETF listed in the United States, making it a trailblazer in the ETF industry.

State Street Bank and Trust Company serve as the trustee for the ETF, with SPDR Services LLC as the sponsor. The ETF's low expense rate makes it an attractive option for cost-conscious investors. The ETF is highly liquid, with an average daily volume of 82.45 million shares, which allows investors access to the underlying assets. 

Investors seeking exposure to the S&P 500 can buy SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust shares, which provide access to the top companies in the S&P 500 Index. These top holdings demonstrate the breadth of the S&P 500 Index, as the top companies come from diverse sectors such as technology, retail and healthcare.

The ETF distributes dividends quarterly, based on the accumulated stock dividends held in the trust, less any expenses of the trust. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust provides returns that generally correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. 

For investors seeking a low-cost, highly liquid and diversified investment option, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is an excellent choice. With its long history and well-established reputation, the ETF provides access to the S&P 500 Index, a reliable benchmark for the overall U.S. stock market.

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is a highly regarded investment vehicle that provides exposure to the top companies in the S&P 500 Index. With its low expense ratio, high liquidity and broad diversification, the ETF is an attractive option for cost-conscious investors seeking a reliable, easy-to-trade investment option. The ETF's long history and well-established reputation make it a popular choice for investors, and its diversified portfolio of top holdings offers a glimpse into the state of the U.S. stock market.

SPY Stock Price History

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Fund Details

Issuer
SSgA
Fund Name
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:SPY
Inception Date
1/22/1993
Fund Manager
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Equity
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
Category
Size and Style
Focus
Large Cap
Development Level
Developed Markets
Region
North America
Number of Holdings
504

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$563.75 billion
Average Daily Volume
$59.25 million
Discount/Premium
0.16%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
Custodian
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Trustee
State Street Global Advisors Trust Company
Lead Market Maker
None

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
7,022,898
Put Options
3,558,451
Call Options
3,464,447
Short Interest
90,800,000 shs

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,011,480,000
Beta
1.00
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$3,000.00
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Expenses

TypeSPYLarge Cap ETFsEquity ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.09%0.57%0.54%0.51%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.28%0.50%0.59%0.54%
Total Expense0.09%0.63%0.70%0.74%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.23%-0.53%-0.68%-0.58%
Net Expense0.09%0.61%0.60%0.58%0.58%

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Holdings & Exposure

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Should I Buy SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Stock? SPY Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in SPDR S&P 500 ETF:

  • SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index, a widely followed benchmark in the financial markets.
  • Investors can gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of large-cap U.S. stocks by investing in SPY, which can help spread risk across different sectors and companies.
  • With a low expense ratio compared to actively managed funds, SPDR S&P 500 ETF can offer cost-effective exposure to the performance of the S&P 500 Index.
  • Recent developments show that the Trust has been able to closely track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, providing investors with a reliable investment option.
  • Investors can easily buy and sell shares of SPY on the stock exchange, offering liquidity and flexibility in managing their investment portfolio.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in SPDR S&P 500 ETF for these reasons:

  • While SPY aims to track the S&P 500 Index, it may not outperform the index due to expenses and tracking errors, leading to potential underperformance compared to the benchmark.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

SPY ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SPY shares performed this year?

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust's stock was trading at $475.31 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SPY shares have increased by 18.0% and is now trading at $560.65.
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Who are SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust's major shareholders?

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust's top institutional investors include 1832 Asset Management L.P., Susquehanna International Group LLP, Austin Private Wealth LLC and Farallon Capital Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust?

Shares of SPY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust investors own include Invesco QQQ (QQQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Netflix (NFLX), Alibaba Group (BABA), Tesla (TSLA), Walt Disney (DIS) and Boeing (BA).

This page (NYSEARCA:SPY) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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