ETF facts & returns · 2026-07-10

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is a US large-cap blend ETF from State Street that tracks the S&P 500, with a 0.09% annual expense ratio. It has returned +17.0% over the past year and +10.8% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. It launched in 1993.

Share price
$754.95
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.09%
$9 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+17.0%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+10.8%
Annualized

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust at a glance

Key facts and trailing returns for SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) facts & returns — 2026-07-10
MetricValueDetail
Share price$754.95Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio0.09%$9 per $10,000 / year
Index trackedS&P 500Benchmark
CategoryUS large-cap blendAsset class
IssuerState StreetFund sponsor
Inception1993Launched
1-year return+17.0%Trailing 12 months
3-year return+18.8%Annualized
5-year return+10.8%Annualized
Volatility+16.0%Annualized, monthly

What is the SPY ETF?

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is a US large-cap blend exchange-traded fund from State Street that tracks the S&P 500. Launched in 1993, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.09%.

How has SPY performed?

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust has returned +17.0% over the past year and +10.8% annualized over five years as of 2026-07-10, with annualized volatility near +16.0%. Past performance does not predict future results.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) trailing returns — 2026-07-10
PeriodReturn
1 year+17.0%
3 years (annualized)+18.8%
5 years (annualized)+10.8%
Volatility (annualized)+16.0%

How much does SPY cost?

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust charges a 0.09% expense ratio — about $9 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) FAQ

What does the SPY ETF track?
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) tracks the S&P 500 and is classified as a US large-cap blend fund. It is issued by State Street and launched in 1993, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the SPY expense ratio?
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust charges an annual expense ratio of 0.09%, or about $9 per $10,000 invested each year. The expense ratio is deducted from fund assets and directly reduces your net return over time.
What is the SPY return this year?
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) returned +17.0% over the trailing twelve months and +10.8% annualized over five years, based on delayed price data as of 2026-07-10. Past performance does not predict future results.
How volatile is SPY?
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust has an annualized volatility of about +16.0%, measured from monthly price moves. Higher volatility means larger swings in value. Volatility describes past risk and is not a forecast.
Where does this SPY data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with State Street. Returns are computed from delayed end-of-day price history, retrieved 2026-07-10, and are illustrative. Not investment advice.
Fund facts are compiled from public issuer disclosures and may change; verify with State Street. Returns and volatility are computed from delayed price history retrieved 2026-07-10 and are illustrative. Past performance does not predict future results. Not investment advice.

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