Overview
Tracks the S&P 500 index offering broad exposure to 500 of the largest US companies. One of the world's largest ETFs by assets.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AAPL | Apple Inc. | 7.12% |
| MSFT | Microsoft Corp. | 6.28% |
| NVDA | NVIDIA Corp. | 5.84% |
| AMZN | Amazon.com Inc. | 3.72% |
| GOOGL | Alphabet Inc. A | 2.18% |
| META | Meta Platforms | 2.41% |
| BRK.B | Berkshire Hathaway | 1.74% |
| TSLA | Tesla Inc. | 1.62% |
| UNH | UnitedHealth Group | 1.38% |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase | 1.32% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
VOO is the simplest and most cost-effective way to own the US large-cap market. At just 0.03% expense ratio, it is nearly impossible for active managers to consistently beat this fund net of fees over the long run. Its size, liquidity, and Vanguard's at-cost structure make it the gold standard for passive investing.
Who It's For
Ideal for buy-and-hold investors, retirement accounts (IRA, 401k), college savings plans, and anyone building a long-term core equity position. Whether you are a first-time investor or a seasoned portfolio manager, VOO deserves serious consideration as the equity foundation of any diversified portfolio.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $198.64 | -- |
| 2017 | $239.83 | +20.7% |
| 2018 | $218.06 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | $294.02 | +34.8% |
| 2020 | $348.13 | +18.4% |
| 2021 | $432.17 | +24.1% |
| 2022 | $328.66 | -24.0% |
| 2023 | $432.51 | +31.6% |
| 2024 | $543.96 | +25.8% |
| 2025 | $674.48 | +24.0% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 1.80% |
| 2018 | 2.07% |
| 2019 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.33% |
| 2022 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 1.45% |
| 2024 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 1.28% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $68B | -- |
| 2017 | $90B | +32.4% |
| 2018 | $87B | -3.3% |
| 2019 | $124B | +42.5% |
| 2020 | $175B | +41.1% |
| 2021 | $278B | +58.9% |
| 2022 | $247B | -11.2% |
| 2023 | $360B | +45.7% |
| 2024 | $544B | +51.1% |
| 2025 | $604B | +11.0% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
Related US Broad Market ETFs
Markets. Intelligence. Daily.
Full briefs on 251 ETFs, curated daily ETF news, and a free weekly deep-dive newsletter — all on ETFHub.
Get the Free Weekly Brief Explore the ETF Portal Official Fund Page →