Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a US large-cap blend ETF from Vanguard that tracks the S&P 500, with a 0.03% 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 2010.
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Share price
$693.86
Delayed · 2026-07-10
Expense ratio
0.03%
$3 per $10k / yr
1-year return
+17.0%
Trailing 12 months
5-year return
+10.8%
Annualized
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF at a glance
Key facts and trailing returns for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as of 2026-07-10 — expense ratio, index, issuer, inception and 1-, 3- and 5-year performance.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a US large-cap blend exchange-traded fund from Vanguard that tracks the S&P 500. Launched in 2010, it lets investors buy a diversified basket in one trade, with an annual expense ratio of 0.03%.
How has VOO performed?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 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.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF charges a 0.03% expense ratio — about $3 a year on a $10,000 position. Lower fees leave more of the fund's return with investors, which compounds over long holding periods.
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) FAQ
What does the VOO ETF track?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) tracks the S&P 500 and is classified as a US large-cap blend fund. It is issued by Vanguard and launched in 2010, giving investors diversified exposure through a single exchange-traded fund.
What is the VOO expense ratio?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF charges an annual expense ratio of 0.03%, or about $3 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 VOO return this year?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) 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 VOO?
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 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 VOO data come from?
Fund facts (expense ratio, index, issuer, inception) are compiled from public issuer disclosures; verify them with Vanguard. 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
Vanguard. 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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