VOO

VOO adjusts its holdings to reflect any stock splits or rebalancing events in the S&P 500 Index. This is part of its passive management strategy to ensure that it continues to track the performance of the index accurately.

Similar ETFs to VOO include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which also tracks the S&P 500 Index, and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), which aims to achieve similar exposure to the S&P 500. These ETFs have similar objectives but may differ in terms of expense ratios and fund structures.

VOO is managed by Vanguard Group. The fund uses a passive management strategy, meaning it attempts to mirror the performance of the S&P 500 Index by holding the same stocks in similar proportions as the index. Vanguard aims to achieve this with low tracking error and minimal turnover.

Yes, VOO can be held in retirement accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s. Its broad market exposure and low expense ratio make it a popular choice for long-term investment strategies in retirement accounts.

Investors can purchase shares of VOO through a brokerage account, just like other stocks and ETFs. It is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "VOO."

Factors affecting VOO’s performance include changes in the S&P 500 Index, overall market conditions, economic indicators, and company earnings within the index. Additionally, the ETF’s performance might be slightly impacted by its expense ratio and tracking error.

Key performance metrics for VOO include its net asset value (NAV), expense ratio, total return, and tracking error. NAV represents the per-share value of the ETF, the expense ratio reflects the annual cost of managing the fund, total return measures overall performance including dividends, and tracking error indicates how closely VOO tracks the S&P 500 Index.

VOO is designed to closely match the performance of the S&P 500 Index. Any deviations from the index’s performance are minimal, due to the ETF’s passive management approach. VOO aims to deliver returns that are very similar to those of the S&P 500, net of fees.

VOO differs from other S&P 500 ETFs mainly in its expense ratio and management style. For example, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is another S&P 500 ETF but has a higher expense ratio compared to VOO. VOO and SPY aim to track the same index, but their costs and some structural aspects may vary.

Risks associated with investing in VOO include market risk, as the fund's performance is closely tied to the performance of the S&P 500 Index. This means it is subject to fluctuations in the broader U.S. stock market. Additionally, as VOO aims to track the index, it will mirror the performance of the market, including potential declines.