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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 21, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.28% | +4.16% | +14.33% | +17.25% | +85.91% | +90.68% |
| Flows | -$25.97B | +$16.60B | -$3.68B | +$31.35B | +$58.03B | +$63.60B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is built to track the S&P 500 Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 500 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 22, 1993 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 500
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.48% | +12.99% | +15.02% | +17.03% |
Max drawdown | -3.40% | -8.89% | -18.74% | -24.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 76d | 126d | 708d |
Time to recover | 3d | 15d | 79d | 427d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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What type of ETF is SPY?
SPY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SPY track?
SPY tracks the S&P 500 Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SPY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SPY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPY is 0.0945%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPY launched?
SPY was launched on January 22, 1993, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPY?
SPY is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SPY?
As of September 21, 2026, SPY manages $803.33 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPY performed recently?
As of September 21, 2026, SPY delivered a return of 1.28% over the past month (1M performance), 4.16% over the past three months (3M), and 14.33% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPY?
As of September 21, 2026, SPY has seen net flows of -$25.97B in the past month (1M flow) and -$3.68B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPY pay dividends?
As of September 21, 2026, SPY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.98%.
How many holdings are in SPY
As of July 31, 2026, SPY holds 500 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SPY?
As of July 31, 2026, SPY holds 500 securities, with 43.98% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPY?
As of July 31, 2026, SPY holds a portfolio of 500 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SPY invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SPY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SPY focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SPY is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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