SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

The Oracle of Omaha understands that too many investors easily fall into the trap of trying to outperform the market, ultimately undermining their own performance.

IVV's 0.03% expense ratio and $886 billion in assets make it a compelling alternative for buy-and-hold investors seeking broad market exposure.

One stock market metric is sounding the alarm.

You can't know the one thing you need to know about timing the market.

Whether you want someone to oversee your ETF or prefer to go it alone, knowing what you can expect is important.

Jeremy Grantham famously called the Dot-com bubble's top, and he's increasingly worried about an AI bubble.

Many funds will soon include SpaceX, and that can make them riskier and more volatile. But that doesn't include ones that track the S&P 500.

The S&P 500 faces a potential 20% correction in H2 2026 as VIX signals volatility, oil price risk threatens inflation, and rate hike odds rise to 80%.

The difference between a robust retirement and one that's cutting it uncomfortably close is largely a matter of limiting the nickel-and-dime costs.

The endless bull market might slow down a bit more than most investors are expecting.

Expense differences and fund structure can impact long-term returns for investors choosing between these two S&P 500 giants.

Investing less than $400 per month into a top index fund could be enough to grow your portfolio to over half a million dollars in the long haul.

Most investors understand all the reasons to own them. What's not as clear is the degree to which you should own these super-simple investments.

Both ETFs mirror the S&P 500's performance, but their investor bases and expense ratios set them apart.