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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
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SPY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.61% | -1.93% | -2.97% | +19.35% | +74.20% | +81.17% |
| Flows | -$20.49B | -$25.63B | -$36.15B | -$49.56B | +$31.38B | +$57.09B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.94% | +18.09% | +14.75% | +16.81% |
Max drawdown | -4.88% | -13.71% | -18.74% | -24.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 45d | 126d | 708d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 79d | 427d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 502
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The 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 |
| Provider | SPDR |
| N° of holdings | 502 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equities |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 22, 1993 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is SPY?
SPY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by SPDR.
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 SPDR.
What is the AUM of SPY?
As of March 18, 2026, SPY manages $655.95 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPY performed recently?
As of March 18, 2026, SPY delivered a return of -3.61% over the past month (1M performance), -1.93% over the past three months (3M), and -2.97% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPY?
As of March 18, 2026, SPY has seen net flows of -$20.49B in the past month (1M flow) and -$36.15B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPY pay dividends?
As of March 18, 2026, SPY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.1%.
How many holdings are in SPY
As of January 31, 2026, SPY holds 502 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 January 31, 2026, SPY holds 502 securities, with 44.02% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPY?
As of January 31, 2026, SPY holds a portfolio of 502 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. 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 January 31, 2026, SPY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SPY focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, SPY is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services and Financials.
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