S&P 500
VOOMarket price data through August 3, 2026.
Performance
Aug 2021 – Aug 2026
Track record
How this pick has done since Benson first called it.
- Benson Return
- +39%
- How much this stock is up since Benson first picked it — measured from the price at the time of that first pick, not from today.
- First pick price
- ~$502
- Roughly what one share cost when Benson first picked this stock. This is the starting line for the Benson Return.
- Tracking since
- September 2024
- The month this stock first became a Benson pick.
- Tracking duration
- 22 months
- How long Benson has been tracking this pick.
About S&P 500
One fund that tracks the S&P 500 — the 500 largest public companies in the United States. Instead of picking single stocks one by one, a single purchase spreads your money across all of them.
The case for and against
Both sides of the story, in plain English.
- Gold Standard:
VOO is not just influenced by the market – it is the market. It's the gold standard against which many investors measure their own performance.
- VOO's Stamp of Approval:
VOO isn't just popular—it's battle-tested and widely trusted.
- Tech Giants Dependency:
VOO's performance heavily relies on the top five holdings, making it vulnerable to underperformance if these companies face challenges.
- Market Uncertainty:
Stocks are prone to drawdowns, and the S&P's high prices make it susceptible to falls.
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How to read this page
This automated research summary uses Financial Modeling Prep market data through 2026-08-03. Model signals, scores, and risk labels can change and may be incomplete or wrong.
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