The SPDR SPY ETF is the oldest ETF in the world and provides exposure to the 500 largest US-listed shares. These 500 shares represent approximately 80% of the total market capitalisation of the US stock market.
The S&P 500 Index is made up of the largest companies listed on United States stock exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. By seeking to track the performance of the S&P 500, SPY provides exposure to some of the biggest names in the world like Microsoft, Visa and Johnson & Johnson.
The SPY ETF can be used by Australian investors to get exposure to a broad basket of the largest companies in the United States of America. These companies are some of the largest, most diverse and successful companies in the world. The S&P 500 index is often considered the best gauge of large-cap American shares.
To invest in any ASX ETF, you need to use create your own broker account and choose from over 400 ETFs.
But why bother do that when you can get everything done for you – for a simple, low, fee?
We manage ETF portfolios on behalf of 250+ Australian investors, with over $20 million invested.
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