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SPY vs IVV

State Street Spdr S&P 500 ETF Trust vs Ishares Core S&P 500 ETF

Over their shared history — 2011-08 to 2026-09, about 15 years — SPY returned 14.53% a year versus 14.64% for IVV, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -23.93% and -23.93% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.

SPY IVVBoth re-based to 100 at 2011-08, the start of their shared window
Metric · shared window 2011-08 – 2026-09SPYIVV
CAGR (annualized return)14.53%14.64%
Volatility (annualized)14.17%14.18%
Worst drawdown-23.93%-23.93%
Sharpe ratio0.920.92
Each fund on its own — windows differ, not directly comparable
CAGR (full own history)14.53%14.64%
Worst drawdown (full own history)-23.93%-23.93%
Data window2011-08 – 2026-092011-08 – 2026-09

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Ticker pages: SPY · IVV

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This tool is for educational and informational purposes only and does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Results are hypothetical and based on historical data and assumptions that may be inaccurate. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.