SPY Vs. SPYX – Which Of The Two ETFs Is Better?

Investment strategies usually include portfolios that include asset classes that provide high yield and high dividends to its investors.

As there are different managed funds available, let’s discuss SPY vs. SPYX and which of the two ETFs is better.

SPY or SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust is the first index that copies the index while targeting a price of 10% of the S&P 500.

SPY: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

SPYX is a category of the S&P 500 index. Its goal  is to diversify into  energy-related firms.

SPYX: SPDR S&P 500 Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF

One of the areas in which these two funds differ is the total assets under their management. This is important as it indicates if investors trust the fund.

Key Differences

The top 5 holdings in SPY have the biggest market-cap in the US and the world.  The 5 companies consist of 20% of the fund’s  total assets.

Composition Differences

The expense ratio of SPY is lower than that of SPYX (0.09 vs. 0.2%).

Fees

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