Side by side

VOO vs IVV

Effectively interchangeable: same index, same 0.03% fee, both US-domiciled. Pick whichever your broker trades most cheaply.

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After 25 years

VOO vs IVV
VOO
$546,058
8% − 0.03% fee · fees cost $2,857
IVV
$546,058
8% − 0.03% fee · fees cost $2,857

No difference on these inputs — same return and same fee.

You put in $160,000 either way.

How they differ

VOOIVV
IndexS&P 500S&P 500
Fee (TER)0.03%0.03%
DividendsDistributingDistributing
DomicileUnited StatesUnited States
ListingNYSE Arca (USD)NYSE Arca (USD)
ProviderVanguardiShares

Highlighted rows are where the two funds differ.

Growth side by side

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VOO balanceYour contributionsIVV
$0$150k$300k$450k$600kNowYr 2Yr 4Yr 6Yr 8Yr 10Yr 12Yr 14Yr 16Yr 18Yr 20Yr 22Yr 25

Assumes monthly compounding at constant rates with contributions at the end of each month. Before personal taxes. Educational estimate only — real returns vary year to year.

Key differences

  • Both track the S&P 500, so their holdings are essentially the same.
  • Both charge the same fee of 0.03% a year.

About each fund

VOO — Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

One of the most popular S&P 500 funds for US investors, with a very low fee. Non-US investors should check dividend withholding tax and estate-tax rules before buying US-domiciled funds.

IVV — iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

iShares' low-cost US-listed S&P 500 fund — effectively interchangeable with VOO for long-term investors.

Fund details checked November 2026. Always confirm current figures on each provider's factsheet.

Questions about VOO vs IVV

Is VOO or IVV better?

They track the same index (S&P 500), so neither is better at what it holds. Decide on fees, dividend handling and which one your broker offers cheaply.

Which is cheaper, VOO or IVV?

They charge the same fee: 0.03% a year.

Can I hold both VOO and IVV?

You can, but it adds little: they hold the same companies, so owning both mostly duplicates your exposure.

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