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Why Invest

The SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (SPY) has inspired innovative use cases that help investors meet their investment goals.

6 Traditional Ways to Invest in SPY

Click to learn how everyday investors can use SPY in their portfolios.

1

Diversification

Diversification

With SPY, gain exposure to more than 500 companies in a single trade via the S&P 500® — helping you to build diversified portfolios.

2

Managing Risk

Managing Risk

Investors can use SPY to manage risk in ways only institutional traders could access previously.

3

Strategic Asset Allocation

Strategic Asset Allocation

Buy and hold SPY in a portfolio to potentially capture long-term growth.

4

Liquidity

Liquidity

SPY can help you get in and out of markets fast, easily, and at a relatively attractive cost.

5

Transition Management

Transition Management

With SPY, you can stay invested in the broad US equity market while you determine your next investment move.

6

Tactical Asset Allocation

Tactical Asset Allocation

You can use SPY as a liquid proxy for large-cap US stocks when making tactical allocation decisions.

Supporting Innovative Investing Approaches

Our Global Chief Investment Officer, Lori Heinel, shares how SPY can be used beyond building resilient portfolios. 

Get to Know SPY — The Original S&P 500® ETF

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