ETF Comparisons: Find Your Best Fund Fast

170 side-by-side ETF comparisons covering fees, returns, overlap, and beginner suitability.

We have built 170 head-to-head ETF comparisons so you can stop flipping between brokerage tabs trying to figure out which fund is cheaper. Most investors pick the wrong ETF because they never see fees, returns, and holdings overlap on the same screen. Every comparison here gives you a side-by-side table, a clear winner verdict, and a breakdown of when each fund actually makes sense — so you make an informed decision in under two minutes.

Each matchup is reviewed against the same transparent criteria we apply to every fund — expense ratio, returns, and holdings overlap. Search by ticker or category below to find the comparison you need.

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170 results

VOO vs SPY

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs VTI

Side-by-side us large cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large Cap

QQQ vs VOO

Side-by-side growth vs broad market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Broad Market

SCHD vs VIG

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VTI vs VXUS

Side-by-side us vs international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US vs International

BND vs AGG

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

SPY vs DIA

Side-by-side large cap index comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Large Cap Index

SPY vs QQQ

Side-by-side s&p vs nasdaq comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P vs Nasdaq

VOO vs QQQ

Side-by-side broad vs tech comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Broad vs Tech

VGT vs QQQ

Side-by-side tech comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech

IWM vs SPY

Side-by-side small vs large cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small vs Large Cap

VOO vs SCHD

Side-by-side growth vs dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Dividend

VTI vs SPY

Side-by-side total market vs s&p comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market vs S&P

QQQ vs ARKK

Side-by-side tech vs innovation comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech vs Innovation

VNQ vs XLF

Side-by-side real estate vs financials comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Real Estate vs Financials

VOO vs DIA

Side-by-side s&p vs dow comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P vs Dow

SCHD vs VOO

Side-by-side dividend vs growth comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend vs Growth

VTI vs QQQ

Side-by-side broad vs nasdaq comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Broad vs Nasdaq

BND vs VOO

Side-by-side bonds vs stocks comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bonds vs Stocks

VXUS vs VOO

Side-by-side international vs us comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International vs US

VOO vs IVV

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs SPLG

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

SPY vs IVV

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

SPY vs SPLG

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

IVV vs SPLG

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs SPTM

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

SPY vs RSP

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs RSP

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs SPYG

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VOO vs SPYV

Side-by-side s&p 500 comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P 500

VTI vs ITOT

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

VTI vs SPTM

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

VTI vs SCHX

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

ITOT vs SPTM

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

VTI vs IVV

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

VTI vs SPLG

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

ITOT vs IVV

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

VUG vs VTV

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

SPYG vs SPYV

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

IWF vs IWD

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

SCHG vs VTV

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

MGK vs VTV

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

VUG vs SCHG

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

QQQ vs VUG

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

SPYG vs VUG

Side-by-side growth vs value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Value

SCHD vs VYM

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

SCHD vs HDV

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

SCHD vs DVY

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VIG vs DGRO

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VYM vs HDV

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VYM vs DVY

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

SCHD vs DGRW

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VIG vs VYM

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

NOBL vs SDY

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

JEPI vs JEPQ

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

JEPI vs SCHD

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

JEPI vs XYLD

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

JEPQ vs QYLD

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

DIVO vs JEPI

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

XYLD vs QYLD

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

JEPI vs VYM

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

JEPQ vs QQQ

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

BND vs BNDX

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

TLT vs SHY

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

TLT vs IEF

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

VCIT vs LQD

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

VCSH vs BSV

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

HYG vs LQD

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

BIV vs BLV

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

TIPS vs VTIP

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

EMB vs BNDX

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

BND vs TLT

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

AGG vs TLT

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

MUB vs BND

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

SHY vs BSV

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

HYG vs EMB

Side-by-side bond comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Bond

IWM vs VB

Side-by-side small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small Cap

IWM vs IJR

Side-by-side small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small Cap

IJR vs VB

Side-by-side small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small Cap

IJR vs SCHA

Side-by-side small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small Cap

VO vs IJH

Side-by-side mid cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Mid Cap

VB vs SCHA

Side-by-side small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small Cap

VEA vs IEFA

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

VEA vs EFA

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

IEFA vs SPDW

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

VXUS vs IXUS

Side-by-side international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International

SCHF vs VEA

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

IEFA vs SCHF

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

SPDW vs SCHF

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

EWJ vs EWG

Side-by-side international developed comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International Developed

VXUS vs VEA

Side-by-side international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International

VWO vs IEMG

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

VWO vs EEM

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

IEMG vs EEM

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

SCHE vs VWO

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

INDA vs MCHI

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

FM vs VWO

Side-by-side emerging markets comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Emerging Markets

VGT vs XLK

Side-by-side tech comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech

SOXX vs SMH

Side-by-side semiconductor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Semiconductor

QQQ vs XLK

Side-by-side tech comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech

SOXX vs QQQ

Side-by-side tech comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech

SMH vs VGT

Side-by-side semiconductor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Semiconductor

HACK vs SKYY

Side-by-side cybersecurity vs cloud comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Cybersecurity vs Cloud

BOTZ vs ROBO

Side-by-side robotics comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Robotics

XLE vs ICLN

Side-by-side energy comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Energy

TAN vs ICLN

Side-by-side clean energy comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Clean Energy

XLE vs TAN

Side-by-side energy comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Energy

XLE vs XLU

Side-by-side energy vs utilities comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Energy vs Utilities

XLK vs XLV

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLK vs XLF

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLU vs XLP

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLI vs XLB

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLE vs XLF

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLRE vs VNQ

Side-by-side real estate comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Real Estate

XLP vs XLV

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

XLI vs XLE

Side-by-side sector comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Sector

GLD vs BND

Side-by-side gold vs bonds comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Gold vs Bonds

GLD vs VOO

Side-by-side gold vs stocks comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Gold vs Stocks

IBIT vs ARKK

Side-by-side crypto vs innovation comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Crypto vs Innovation

IBIT vs GLD

Side-by-side crypto vs gold comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Crypto vs Gold

ESGU vs VOO

Side-by-side esg comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

ESG

ESGV vs VTI

Side-by-side esg comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

ESG

VNQ vs SCHH

Side-by-side real estate comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Real Estate

QQQ vs SCHD

Side-by-side growth vs dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Dividend

VTI vs BND

Side-by-side stocks vs bonds comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Stocks vs Bonds

VTI vs VEA

Side-by-side us vs international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US vs International

SCHD vs BND

Side-by-side dividend vs bonds comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend vs Bonds

VTI vs VWO

Side-by-side us vs emerging comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US vs Emerging

VOO vs VYM

Side-by-side growth vs dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Growth vs Dividend

QQQ vs SMH

Side-by-side nasdaq vs semiconductor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Nasdaq vs Semiconductor

VTI vs SCHD

Side-by-side total market vs dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market vs Dividend

TQQQ vs QQQ

Side-by-side leveraged comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Leveraged

KWEB vs MCHI

Side-by-side china comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

China

USMV vs QUAL

Side-by-side factor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Factor

MTUM vs QUAL

Side-by-side factor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Factor

USMV vs VOO

Side-by-side factor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Factor

QUAL vs VOO

Side-by-side factor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Factor

MTUM vs VOO

Side-by-side factor comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Factor

VTI vs VIG

Side-by-side total market vs dividend growth comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market vs Dividend Growth

SPY vs SCHD

Side-by-side s&p vs dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P vs Dividend

VOO vs IWM

Side-by-side large vs small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Large vs Small Cap

QQQ vs IWM

Side-by-side nasdaq vs small cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Nasdaq vs Small Cap

SPY vs GLD

Side-by-side stocks vs gold comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Stocks vs Gold

VTI vs AGG

Side-by-side stocks vs bonds comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Stocks vs Bonds

VOO vs VEA

Side-by-side us vs developed international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US vs Developed International

SPY vs VWO

Side-by-side s&p vs emerging comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

S&P vs Emerging

VTI vs GLD

Side-by-side total market vs gold comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market vs Gold

VTI vs VNQ

Side-by-side total market vs real estate comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market vs Real Estate

QQQ vs XLF

Side-by-side tech vs financials comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Tech vs Financials

VIG vs DGRW

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VTV vs SCHV

Side-by-side us large-cap value comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap Value

SCHD vs NOBL

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VOO vs SCHX

Side-by-side us large-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap

JEPI vs QYLD

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

VT vs VTI

Side-by-side total market comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Total Market

GLD vs TLT

Side-by-side alternative comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Alternative

DIA vs RSP

Side-by-side us large-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap

AVUV vs IJR

Side-by-side small/mid-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Small/Mid-Cap

MGK vs VUG

Side-by-side us large-cap growth comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap Growth

COWZ vs SCHD

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

MOAT vs VOO

Side-by-side us large-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap

VEA vs VWO

Side-by-side international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International

PFF vs JEPI

Side-by-side income comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Income

SCHG vs QQQ

Side-by-side us large-cap growth comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap Growth

NOBL vs VIG

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

DGRW vs DGRO

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

VOO vs VUG

Side-by-side us large-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap

VXUS vs VWO

Side-by-side international comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

International

RSP vs SPLG

Side-by-side us large-cap comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

US Large-Cap

HDV vs DVY

Side-by-side dividend comparison — fees, returns, and which is better for beginners

Dividend

ETF Comparison FAQs

How do I choose between two similar ETFs?

Start with expense ratios — a 0.10% difference compounds into thousands of dollars over 20+ years. Then check tracking error, fund size (bigger AUM = better liquidity), holdings overlap, and tax efficiency. Our side-by-side comparisons lay out every factor so you can pick the cheaper, better-performing fund in minutes.

What is holdings overlap and why does it matter?

Holdings overlap is the percentage of identical stocks two ETFs share. VOO and VTI, for example, overlap roughly 80% because the S&P 500 dominates the total US market. If overlap is high, owning both funds gives you almost zero extra diversification — you are just paying two expense ratios for the same exposure.

Does past performance predict future ETF returns?

No — past performance never guarantees future returns. But for index ETFs tracking the same benchmark, historical data reveals which fund tracks more accurately and charges less. Two S&P 500 ETFs should deliver nearly identical returns; any gap is almost always explained by expense ratios and tracking methodology.

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