The iShares Core S&P Total U.S.
Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:ITOT) and the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT:SPTM) provide nearly identical broad-market exposure at identical fees
Investors seeking total market exposure often weigh these two funds. While SPTM tracks the S&P Composite 1500, ITOT targets a broader benchmark of American shares. Both are designed as low-cost core holdings, offering broad market representation to help investors build diversified portfolios across market capitalizations.
Snapshot (cost & size) Both funds charge a minimal 0.03% expense ratio, meaning investors pay just $0.30 annually for every $1,000 invested. Their matching 1.00% dividend yields further underscore their similarities for core portfolio placement. Performance & risk comparison What’s inside The iShares fund provides broad exposure to the U.S. equity market and is designed to mirror a comprehensive benchmark of U.S. shares.