There Are Two SPY ETFs Now, and You Probably Own the Wrong One

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPYM) did not exist under that ticker a year ago.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 21, 2026

SPY Has a Nearly Identical Twin That Costs 80 Percent Less and Pays the Same Dividends

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is the most-traded exchange-traded fund in the world, but it is far from the cheapest way to own the S&P 500.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 21, 2026

S&P 500 Snapshot: Stocks End Lower to Snap 3-Week Win Streak

The S&P 500 wrapped up the week with a loss of 1.4%, snapping a three-week winning streak. Key Takeaways The S&P 500 posted a 1.4% weekly loss, its worst weekly showing since mid-July.

ETF Trends • Aug 21, 2026

If We're in an AI Bubble, History Says This Is the Best Way to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio

During the most recent bear market in stocks, the S&P 500 strongly outperformed the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100. The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF has delivered annualized returns of 11.26% since November 2005.

The Motley Fool • Aug 21, 2026

Every Quarter Your 401(k) Quietly Deducts a Fee You Never Approved. These 3 ETFs Charge Almost Nothing

Look at your last 401(k) statement. Somewhere in the fine print, a fee left your account.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 18, 2026

This Is the 1 Investing Move That History Says Has Never Once Failed Long-Term Investors

History has a comforting lesson: Long-term investors in the S&P 500 have gained about 10% per year since 1928. The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF offers exposure to the 500 largest publicly traded companies.

The Motley Fool • Aug 14, 2026

My Son Just Started His First Job. Here's How I'm Teaching Him to Invest His 401(k) Money.

I recommended that my son choose low-cost index funds for his 401(k). The four stock ETFs shown here own a combined 7,415 stocks with expense ratios of 0.02% to 0.07%.

The Motley Fool • Aug 14, 2026

Wall Street Pricey? Try These 5 Dividend ETFs Under $50

Wall Street's rally has raised valuation concerns. These five dividend ETFs under $50 offer affordable income and diversified equity exposure.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Your Newborn's Trump Account Auto-Buys This S&P 500 ETF: The Hidden Costs Parents Never See

SPYM's 0.0002% fee costs roughly two cents annually on $10,000, but the kiddie tax on custodial account gains can quietly drain thousands over 18 years.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 12, 2026

S&P 500 Highs: Short-Term Fatigue & Ongoing Sector Rotation

The S&P 500 has closed at a new record high some 25 times this year, the most recent taking place just last week.

ETF Trends • Aug 12, 2026