State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF

SPTM

Market cap $12.8B

SPTM matches VTI on cost but offers a slightly higher dividend yield. VTI holds a much larger number of stocks, while SPTM leans a bit more toward technology and communication services.

Both SPTM and SCHB charge a 0.03% expense ratio and delivered nearly identical 1-year total returns as of March 2026. SCHB holds nearly 900 more stocks than SPTM and manages three times the assets.

Both SPTM and ITOT charge the same ultra-low expense ratio and offer a similar dividend yield. ITOT holds more stocks and manages significantly more assets under management, but its five-year growth trails SPTM.

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEARCA:SPTM) generates income by collecting dividends from its holdings and passing them through to investors.

Both ETFs offer similar ultra-low costs and nearly identical yields, making them affordable core options. VTI holds more than twice as many stocks as SPTM, but both funds are heavily tilted toward technology giants.

SPTM offers broader market exposure and holds nearly five times as many stocks as VTV. VTV pays a higher dividend yield and has shown less volatility and drawdown over the past five years.

Both SPTM and SCHB deliver nearly identical ultra-low costs and broad U.S. stock market exposure. SCHB holds more companies and manages a much larger asset base.

VTI covers a broader slice of the US stock market with more than double the holdings of SPTM. Both funds offer identical low expenses and yields, but VTI posts a very slightly higher one-year total return.

State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 ETF remains a buy, supported by moderating inflation and generally favorable macro conditions. SPTM offers broad U.S. equity exposure, with heavy weights in NVDA, AAPL, and MSFT, positioning it well for a risk-on environment. Recent fund inflows and tech sector dominance highlight strong investor appetite, though volatility and crowded positioning warrant attention.

Both SPTM and ITOT deliver nearly identical ultra-low fees and similar sector allocations. ITOT holds more stocks, is much larger, and trades with higher liquidity for large transactions.