For investors looking to gain exposure to the U.S. stock market,, ETFs like Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) from Vanguard, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) from State Street, and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) from Invesco PowerShares remain some of the top options. Using the TipRanks’ ETF Comparison Tool, we have compared VOO, SPY, and QQQ to find out which ETF may offer the best opportunity for investors in 2026.
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According to TipRanks’ ETF analyst consensus, which aggregates analyst ratings on each ETF’s holdings, QQQ and SPY have a Strong Buy ratings. QOO’s average price target of $817.32 implies a potential upside of 14%. Meanwhile, SPY’s target of $867.63 suggests an upside of 16.3%.
In contrast, VOO has a Moderate Buy rating. VOO’s average price target of $800.43 implies a potential upside of 16.7%.
VOO or SPY or QQQ: Key Differences Investors Should Know
While VOO and SPY both track the S&P 500 (SPX), QQQ follows the Nasdaq-100 (NDX), giving it heavier exposure to technology stocks. As a result, QQQ often delivers stronger growth but can also be more volatile.
Another major difference is cost. VOO has the lowest expense ratio at 0.03%, compared with 0.09% for SPY and 0.18% for QQQ, making VOO the cheapest option for long-term investors. Lower fees can make a meaningful difference in returns over time.
In terms of dividends, VOO has a yield of 1.06%, compared to SPY’s 1.00% and QQQ’s 0.39%.
VOO, SPY, and QQQ: How These ETFs Are Similar
In terms of holdings, all three ETFs are heavily weighted toward the technology sector, with their top three positions being Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and Microsoft (MSFT).
Notably, VOO includes 507 stocks with total assets of around $956.80 billion, while SPY holds 505 stocks totaling roughly $755.96 billion in assets, and QQQ has 102 stocks with $467.32 billion.