The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which tracks the S&P 500 Index (SPX), was down by 0.38% in Thursday’s pre-market trading as the Israel-Iran war intensified, pushing oil prices higher. The U.S. Federal Reserve kept the interest rate unchanged yesterday but warned of higher inflationary pressure.
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New trading tool for NVDA bearsAt the time of writing, the price of the global oil benchmark Brent (CM:BZ) was up 6.6% at $114.47 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude (CM:CL) rose 1.51% to $97.77 per barrel.
During Wednesday’s regular trading, the three major indexes closed lower after Fed Chair Jerome Powell cautioned that surging oil prices could stoke inflation fears. The Dow Jones fell to a fresh 2026 low, tumbling 1.63%, while the S&P 500 shed 1.36% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.46%.
Overall, VOO has lost 2.37% over the past five days but has gained 17% over the past year.
VOO’s Key Holdings with Highest Upside/Downside Potential
According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, determined based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, VOO is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $779.63 implies an upside of 28.15%.
Currently, VOO’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are:
Meanwhile, its five holdings with the greatest downside potential are:
- Moderna (MRNA)
- Valero Energy (VLO)
- CF Industries Holdings (CF)
- APA Corp. (APA)
- Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Revealingly, VOO ETF’s Smart Score is seven, implying that this ETF will likely perform in line with the market.
Does VOO Pay Dividends?
Yes, VOO pays dividends. These payments come from the dividends paid by the companies in the S&P 500, and VOO distributes them to shareholders every quarter. The payout amount can change from quarter to quarter because company dividends vary. Investors can receive the dividend as cash or choose to automatically reinvest it into more shares through a dividend reinvestment program.