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Invesco is a major player in the ETF space known for offering a broad, diversified lineup of 71 funds spanning multiple investment themes and strategies. Their portfolio spans income-focused funds, factor-based equity strategies, commodity exposure, digital assets, ESG investing, and the popular Invesco QQQ family tracking the Nasdaq-100, serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. The issuer is particularly recognized for specialized offerings like BulletShares (laddered bond funds), sector rotation strategies, and thematic investing options, making it a comprehensive choice for investors seeking varied exposures beyond traditional index funds.
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Vanguard is known for offering low-cost, passively managed ETFs that emphasize broad market exposure and long-term investing. The company operates 175 ETFs across diverse fund families including Index, Bond, Equity, Dividend, Income, International, Factor, and ESG strategies, serving investors with various goals from core portfolio building to specialized income generation. Notable for its scale and popular tickers like VB (total U.S. small-cap), BND (total bond market), and VBIAX (international bonds), Vanguard focuses on providing comprehensive, index-based investment solutions with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accessibility.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Quick verdict
RSP (Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF) and VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
RSP offers the higher yield at 1.52% vs 1.14% for VOO. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
VOO is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.03% compared to 0.20%.
They track different benchmarks: RSP is linked to S&P 500 Equal Weight Index while VOO tracks S&P 500 Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
VOO is the larger fund by assets ($1033B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose RSP
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 0.8 vs 1.0 for VOO.
Choose VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
Want simple, diversified core exposure as a portfolio building block.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.03% expense ratio vs 0.20% for RSP.
Not sure? Use the income calculator and snapshot above to weigh these trade-offs against your own goals.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, RSP would generate roughly $12.67/month, while VOO would produce $9.50/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
RSP yield1.52%
VOO yield1.14%
Monthly diff on $10K$3.17
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, RSP would cost approximately $200 in fees vs $30 for VOO (simplified, not compounded). The $170.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
RSP ER0.20%
VOO ER0.03%
Strategy & risk
RSP tracks S&P 500 Equal Weight Index with an index approach, while VOO tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach. Beta is 0.85 for RSP and 1.0 for VOO, indicating RSP is less volatile relative to the market.
RSP beta0.85
VOO beta1.0
Fund details
RSP is managed by Invesco (launched 04/24/2003) with $91.1B in assets. VOO is managed by Vanguard (launched 09/07/2010) with $1033B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is RSP or VOO better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. RSP currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between RSP and VOO?
RSP (Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight ETF) tracks S&P 500 Equal Weight Index with an index approach, while VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach. They are issued by Invesco and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both RSP and VOO?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, RSP or VOO?
RSP has an expense ratio of 0.20% while VOO charges 0.03%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in RSP vs VOO generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in RSP would generate roughly $12.67 per month ($152.00 annually). The same in VOO would produce about $9.50 per month ($114.00 annually).
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