peshkov
Trade tariffs and recession fears have put stocks on sale, and the SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500® ETF (NYSEARCA:SPLG) is a fund I have purchased for broad exposure. This is a low-cost alternative to the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (
SPLG: Better Than SPY And VOO
Summary
- SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500® ETF offers broad exposure to the S&P 500 with the lowest expense ratio (0.02%) compared to SPY and VOO, making it a cost-effective choice.
- Despite trade war fears and market volatility, SPLG's significant drop presents a buying opportunity, especially given its historical resilience and potential for recovery.
- Rising yields and plunging stocks could persuade President Trump to ease his stance on tariffs.
My approach is long-term and I focus on investing in macro ideas through low risk ETFs and CEFs. I have traded stocks and currencies for nearly ten years and currently run a family fund with my partner and fellow SA contributor Andrew McElroy. I also invest in real estate and am a freelance writer and contributor to Matrixtrade.
Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SPLG either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
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