"The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust remains one of the most dominant industry players in 2025. It tops the ETF market with the highest inflows in the year. SPY tracks the S&P 500 index and invests in large-cap U.S. companies. It has an expense ratio of 0.0945% and holds 500 stocks. The ETF has $672.7 billion in assets under management."
"SPY pays quarterly dividends and has a yield of 1.03%. While the yield is not very high, the fund has the potential for capital appreciation. In 2025, it has gained 16.98% and is exchanging hands for $683.89. SPY offers ultimate diversification with the top 500 U.S. large-cap stocks. The ETF has the highest allocation to the technology sector (34.74%), followed by financials (13.20%) and communication services (10.65%). SPY has been the biggest beneficiary of the ETF boom in 2025."
"Its top 10 holdings include Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Broadcom, and Meta Platforms. Since the fund holds about 500 stocks, the weightage on each stock is limited. Nvidia has the highest weightage at 7.48%. SPY has generated a cumulative 3-year return of 22.51% and a 5-year return of 17.47%. It is considered as one of the best places to put your money."
The ETF industry experienced widespread growth and record inflows across major funds in 2025, with momentum expected to continue into 2026. ETFs attracted investors seeking low-risk, steady returns and broad diversification during market uncertainty. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) led asset milestones. SPY tracks the S&P 500, holds 500 large-cap U.S. stocks, has an expense ratio of 0.0945%, and $672.7 billion in assets. SPY paid a 1.03% yield, gained 16.98% in 2025, and showed strong multi-year returns and heavy technology exposure.
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