The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which tracks the S&P 500 Index (SPX), is up 0.43% in early trading on Thursday as rising Treasury yields and surging oil prices amid persistent tensions in the Middle East continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
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In Wednesday’s regular trading session, major stock indices jumped ahead of Nvidia’s results. The Nasdaq Composite, the Dow Jones, and the S&P 500 rose 1.54%, 1.31%, and 1.08%, respectively.
Overall, VOO has gained 0.67% over the past five days and 25% 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 $788.73 implies an upside of 16%.
Currently, VOO’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are:
Meanwhile, its five holdings with the greatest downside potential are:
Revealingly, the 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.