SPDR and Vanguard S&P 500 ETFs Record Moderate Gains Amid Mixed Stock Potentials

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is rated as a Moderate Buy with a projected upside of over 10%, driven by strong potential in holdings like Caesars Entertainment and Moderna, while stocks such as Tesla and Palantir present downside risks. SPY's Smart Score of seven suggests it is expected to perform in line with the market. Similarly, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) recently experienced a slight dip but has gained 1.18% year-to-date and surged 15% in the last month, reflecting strong investor confidence in ETFs tracking the S&P 500. VOO is characterized as a large-cap multi-factor ETF with a significant allocation to the technology sector, particularly software and programming. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) also holds a Moderate Buy rating with an 11.82% upside potential, supported by energy sector holdings like Halliburton and Schlumberger, while facing risks from stocks such as Ford and Carter’s. SCHD's Smart Score of six indicates a likely market-line performance, underscoring the appeal of diversified ETFs in current market conditions.