To The Moon

🌟🌟🌟In spirit of Christmas, when it comes to choosing which S&P500 ETF to buy, 4 sleighs line up at the gate :

SPY $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$  - the legendary reindeer leader, oldest and most liquid.

VOO $Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO)$  - Vanguard's sturdy workhorse, low cost and reliable.

$iShares Core S&P 500 ETF(IVV)$  BlackRock's disciplined stallion, massive scale and institutional trust.

$SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF(SPYM)$ - the nimble sleigh with the lightest load, lowest fees and easiest entry point. 

Why SPYM stands out 

SPYM has the lowest expense ratio of 0.02% while VOO and IVV is 0.03% and SPY is 0.09%.  Over decades, that tiny fee of 0.02% difference can compound into meaningful savings. 

At USD 80.39 per share, SPYM makes dollar cost averaging easy compared to the USD 600 plus price tags of SPY, VOO and IVV. 

Analysts Conviction : Average Target Price is USD 92.85, an upside potential of 16% according to Tipranks. 

SPYM provides the same exposure as the others, tracking the S&P500 Index.   

Note: SPYM was the new ticker code for SPLG.  It was changed by State Street Global Advisors on October 31 2025 to align with the other SPDR family of ETFs such as SPY and SPYD, making the ETF name more recognisable and fitting for the long term.  The "M" in SPYM stands for "mini". 

Concluding Thoughts 

For long term investors like me, SPYM is the sleigh that glides smoother, lighter and cheaper into the future.  While SPY is the grand old reindeer leading the pack, SPYM is the nimble cousin, same destination, less baggage. 

I have invested in SPYM for a few years now and it has  proven itself as the nimble sleigh with its ultra low 0.02% expense ratio, steady dividends and capital growth.   

My experience is what makes SPYM special.  It is not flashy but it quietly builds wealth slow and steady. 

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