Vanguard S&P 500

ETF description

This ETF aims to replicate the performance of the S&P 500 index, offering investors diversified exposure to the 500 largest companies in the United States.

This ETF might appeal to those looking to gain broad exposure to the US market, and who are wanting to benefit from the overall growth and success of these companies without having to invest in each one individually.

Issuer details

Vanguard is the largest provider of mutual funds and the second‑largest provider of ETFs in the world.

Vanguard is a major American investment management company headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It’s known for being the largest provider of mutual funds in the world and the second‑largest provider of ETFs after BlackRock’s iShares with over $8trn in global assets under management (as at June 2024). Vanguard was founded in 1975 by John C. Bogle and is notable for its unique ownership structure ‑ it is owned by its funds, which in turn are owned by their shareholders. This structure is designed to align Vanguard’s interests with those of its investors, helping to keep costs low.

Index details

The S&P 500 index is a stock market index which measures the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States.

The index is weighted by market capitalisation, meaning that larger companies have a higher weight in the index, and a greater influence on the index’s performance. It is one of the most commonly followed equity indices, and is often used by investors as a benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.