US large-cap index ETF
SPY ETF: Expense Ratio, Strategy and Risks
Review SPY's benchmark, 0.0945% expense ratio, inception date, chart, income profile, and key risks.
SPY direct answer
SPY tracks the S&P 500 and is a widely traded US ETF that launched in 1993.
Official fund facts
- Benchmark
- S&P 500
- Expense ratio
- 0.0945%
- Inception date
- Jan 22, 1993
- Facts as of
- Jul 28, 2026
SPY long-term fee calculator
Estimate how the official 0.0945% annual expense ratio affects a long-term result under an assumed gross return.
- Estimated value before fees
- $38,696.84
- Estimated value after fees
- $38,019.03
- Cumulative fee impact
- $677.82
This estimate assumes an unchanged expense ratio and reinvestment at the same return. It excludes taxes, commissions, bid-ask spreads, and tracking differences.
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Who may consider SPY?
It is worth comparing for investors who value S&P 500 exposure, an active trading market, and access to listed options.
Key risks of SPY
Investors can lose principal when US large-cap stocks fall, and high trading volume does not remove market risk.
How to interpret distributions and yield
Distributions and yield change with portfolio dividends and market price, so investors should check the latest official history.
Official fund materials
The benchmark, expense ratio, and inception date come from the official State Street SPY product page. Fund terms can change, so investors should check the latest materials before buying.
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SPY questions
What does SPY invest in?
SPY tracks the S&P 500 and is a widely traded US ETF that launched in 1993.
What is the SPY expense ratio?
The official annual expense ratio is 0.0945% according to State Street SPY. Fund terms can change, so investors should check the latest official materials before buying.
What is the main risk of SPY?
Investors can lose principal when US large-cap stocks fall, and high trading volume does not remove market risk.
Are SPY distributions fixed?
Distributions and yield change with portfolio dividends and market price, so investors should check the latest official history.