iShares S&P 500 IndexIVV

Morningstar Rating

ETF Research and Analysis

by John Gabriel
Suitability

IShares S&P 500 Index  IVV is a fine core equity holding due to its diverse sector allocation, relatively low volatility stocks, and low expenses. It lacks exposure to small-cap stocks, but the S&P 500 is frequently used   Read more 

Bull Case

With 500 individual holdings, this ETF is broadly diversified across both companies and sectors. As a result, volatility here has been below average.
This is one of the cheapest ETFs available, and has lower tracking error against the S&P 500 than any rivals.
The fund hasn't made a taxable capital gains distribution since its May 2000 inception. Read more 

Bear Case

Since it lacks small-cap exposure, this ETF may not be the best choice for a sole U.S. equity holding versus broader alternatives such as Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF VTI. Read more 

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