VOO Signal Dashboard

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

VOO tracks the S&P 500 Index — 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies by market capitalization. With a 0.03% expense ratio and over $550B in assets it is one of the largest and most efficient ETFs ever created. VOO is widely considered the benchmark core holding for passive investors.

The fund pays dividends quarterly and has delivered average annual returns of approximately 10% over the past decade, making it the most commonly recommended starting point for long-term investing.

VOO Composite Score Explained

VOO's signal score is particularly useful during broad market corrections, when the S&P 500 pulls back sharply and all three moving averages move above the current price simultaneously. These Extreme Buy readings have historically been among the best long-term entry points for index investors.

Because VOO is highly diversified, individual sector disruptions rarely move the composite score to extremes — making high scores especially meaningful when they do occur.

Which S&P 500 ETF Is Best?

VOO, SPY, and IVV all track the S&P 500 with nearly identical performance. VOO and IVV have a 0.03% expense ratio vs SPY's 0.0945%. SPY has the highest daily trading volume, making it the preferred choice for active traders. For buy-and-hold investors, VOO is typically preferred for its ultra-low cost.

Using the 200-Day MA for Market Timing

When VOO trades below its 200-day moving average — a rare event that occurred most recently during the 2022 bear market — it signals a meaningful correction. Historically, investors who added to VOO during these periods achieved above-average 5-year forward returns.