One of the most popular and more accessible ways to gain exposure to the U.S. market is through the S&P 500. Historically, the S&P 500 has returned an impressive average annualized return of over 10% over the last 20 years.
Among the various ways to invest in the S&P 500, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) stands out as a popular choice for many investors. It is the largest ETF in the world with assets under management of over US$520 billion. It also has a solid, long track record of delivering returns that closely match the S&P 500 index’s performance, making it a reliable investment option for those looking to invest in the U.S. market.
However, we don't like the SPY due to a few major drawbacks. Instead, we like these few other S&P 500 ETFs instead...
