If You'd Invested $1,000 in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tracks 500 of the largest U.S. companies on the stock market and is the most closely followed stock market index. There are various exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the index, but one of the most popular is the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY).This ETF boasts more than $680 billion in assets under management, and it has been a rewarding investment since its inception. However, its performance has been particularly impressive over the past decade with a gain of 219%. If you had invested $1,000 in the fund 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,190 today.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool