WAMAvsSPYETF Comparison
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WisdomTree US Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WAMA) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Other segment. State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is part of the US Large Cap segment. WAMA's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials. In contrast, SPY's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services. WAMA is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.32%, versus 0.0945% for SPY. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of WAMA and SPY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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WAMA vs SPY performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | WAMA SPY | +7.06%+11.44% | n/a+6.54% | n/a+7.98% | n/a+32.84% | n/a+84.84% | n/a+87.62% |
| Flows | WAMA SPY | +$1M+$21.36B | -+$2.40B | --$11.81B | -+$2.37B | -+$55.27B | -+$72.23B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | WAMA SPY | n/a+14.91% | n/a+12.44% | n/a+14.87% | n/a+16.93% |
| Max drawdown | WAMA SPY | n/a-8.73% | n/a-8.89% | n/a-18.74% | n/a-24.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | WAMA SPY | n/a63d | n/a76d | n/a126d | n/a708d |
Trading data
WAMA | SPY | |
Last sale 5/6/2026 at 1:30 PM | $25.79 | $733.83 |
| Previous close 05/06/2026 | $25.42 | $723.77 |
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Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 5/6/2026 at 1:30 PM
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WAMA | SPY | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.79 | $733.83 |
| 1D performance | +1.46% | +1.39% |
| AuM | $183.58 M | $753.94 B |
| E/R | 0.32% | 0.0945% |
Characteristics
WAMA | SPY | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | WisdomTree | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Index | S&P 500 Index |
| N° of holdings | 468 | 478 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | March 12, 2026 | January 22, 1993 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
WAMA
USA
98.53%
Other
1.47%
SPY
USA
96.95%
Other
3.05%
Sectors
WAMA
Information Techn.
33.58%
Communication Ser.
11.12%
Financials
10.62%
Consumer Discreti.
9.91%
Health Care
9.28%
Industrials
7.62%
Other
17.87%
SPY
Information Techn.
33.93%
Financials
10.39%
Communication Ser.
10.23%
Consumer Discreti.
10.01%
Health Care
9.32%
Industrials
8.33%
Other
17.78%
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Diversification
WAMA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
44.99%
SPY
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
42.5%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
WAMA
NVIDIA
7.39%
APPLE
6.72%
ALPHABET INC-CL
5.94%
MICROSOFT-T
4.76%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.70%
META PLATFORMS
2.37%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.32%
TESLA
1.87%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.83%
WALMART INC
1.73%
LILLY
1.55%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.40%
EXXON
1.36%
VISA INCORPORATION
1.06%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.00%
SPY
NVIDIA
7.58%
APPLE
6.66%
MICROSOFT-T
4.91%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.64%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.99%
BROADCOM LIMITED
2.62%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.40%
META PLATFORMS
2.24%
TESLA
1.87%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
1.57%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.42%
LILLY
1.30%
EXXON
1.27%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.05%
WALMART INC
0.97%
Frequently asked questions about WAMA and SPY
Which ETF is bigger: WAMA or SPY?
As of May 6, 2026, WAMA holds $183.58 M in assets under management (AUM), while SPY manages $753.94 B.
What sectors do the WAMA and SPY ETFs invest in?
WAMA leans toward sectors like Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials. Meanwhile, SPY focuses on Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.
What are the top holdings of the WAMA ETF and SPY ETF?
WAMA top holdings include NVIDIA, APPLE and ALPHABET INC-CL. SPY holds in its top three: NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T.
Which ETF is more diversified: WAMA or SPY?
WAMA holds 501 securities with 44.99% of its assets in the top 15. SPY has 502 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.5%.
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