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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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Track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, representing 500 of the largest U.S. companies.
Provide exposure to the fund's underlying index or strategy per issuer materials.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
09/07/2010
01/26/2004
Beta
1.0
0.69
Last dividend
$1.9622
$1.0820
Ex-dividend date
06/26/2026
06/26/2026
Bottom lineChoose VOO if you want simple, diversified core exposure in one low-cost fund. Choose VTV if you want higher current income (1.98% vs 1.14% for VOO).
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Quick verdict
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) and VTV (Vanguard Value ETF) are both quarterly-pay dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
VTV offers the higher yield at 1.98% 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 0.04%.
They track different benchmarks: VOO is linked to S&P 500 Index while VTV tracks CRSP US Large Cap Value 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 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 0.04% for VTV.
Choose VTV
Vanguard Value ETF
Want higher current income — VTV yields 1.98% vs 1.14% for VOO.
Want broad equity exposure.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 0.7 vs 1.0 for VOO.
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, VOO would generate roughly $9.50/month, while VTV would produce $16.50/month, at current distribution rates. Both pay quarterly distributions.
VOO yield1.14%
VTV yield1.98%
Monthly diff on $10K$7.00
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, VOO would cost approximately $30 in fees vs $40 for VTV (simplified, not compounded). The $10.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
VOO ER0.03%
VTV ER0.04%
Strategy & risk
VOO tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach, while VTV tracks CRSP US Large Cap Value Index with an index approach. Beta is 1.0 for VOO and 0.69 for VTV, indicating VTV is less volatile relative to the market.
VOO beta1.0
VTV beta0.69
Fund details
VOO is managed by Vanguard (launched 09/07/2010) with $1033B in assets. VTV is managed by Vanguard (launched 01/26/2004) with $180B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is VOO or VTV better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. VTV 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 VOO and VTV?
VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) tracks S&P 500 Index with a large cap approach, while VTV (Vanguard Value ETF) tracks CRSP US Large Cap Value Index with an index approach. They are issued by Vanguard and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both VOO and VTV?
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, VOO or VTV?
VOO has an expense ratio of 0.03% while VTV charges 0.04%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in VOO vs VTV generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in VOO would generate roughly $9.50 per month ($114.00 annually). The same in VTV would produce about $16.50 per month ($198.00 annually).
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