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.
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