The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which tracks the S&P 500 Index (SPX), slipped 0.05% in Monday’s pre-market trading as developments in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns about regional instability.
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New trading tool for MPWR bullsAt the time of writing, Brent crude (CM:BZ) gained 2.42% to around $110.79 per barrel, while WTI crude (CM:CL) rose 1.48% to about $103.46.
Meanwhile, on Friday, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached fresh record highs, rising 0.29% and 0.89%, respectively. However, the Dow moved the other way, falling about 0.3%.
Overall, VOO has gained 0.96% over the past five days and 29% 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 $781.52 implies an upside of 18%.
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.

