Fund Summary
This ETF tracks the S&P 500 Index — the 500 largest publicly listed U.S. companies. It offers investors broad exposure to the giants of the U.S. equity market, through one passive investment. A great option for investors seeking diversified access to top U.S. performers, it can be paired with regional ETFs for global market exposure.
Avrg. annual returns (13/06/2020 - 13/06/2025)
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14.29%
Fund
Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF
Ticker
VUSD
Category
Index Tracker
Management charges
0.07%
Risk level
6 of 7
Region
United States of America
Currency
USD
KIID
With investing, your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a reliable guide to current or future performance, and should not be the only thing you consider when selecting a fund.
About this fund

Get the best of the U.S.

Overview

With this fund, you're not betting on one sector — you're investing across all the major industries driving the U.S. economy. From cutting-edge tech and healthcare innovation to financial services and consumer brands.

Tech currently takes the biggest share, followed by healthcare and finance. It's built to give you balanced exposure to the economy’s major players.

Sector exposure

With this fund, you're not betting on one sector — you're investing across all the major industries driving the U.S. economy. From cutting-edge tech and healthcare innovation to financial services and consumer brands.

Tech currently takes the biggest share, followed by healthcare and finance. It's built to give you balanced exposure to the economy’s major players.

Index Tracker

This is an index fund, meaning it doesn’t pick and choose stocks — just a straightforward investment in the broad U.S. market. 

By tracking the S&P 500, you can invest in America's biggest names. It’s a core building block for any investor who wants solid, diversified growth.

Managed by Vanguard

HSBC Asset Management is part of the wider HSBC Group, boasting over 50 years experience and managing $600 billion (2024).

HSBC focuses on bringing investors a low-cost range of investment products, with particular strength in global equity and ESG offerings.

Managed by Vanguard

iShares ETFs are managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, with over three decades of experience in index investing. The team applies rigorous quantitative research and disciplined risk management to deliver diversified, cost-effective market exposure.

With a strong emphasis on transparency and innovation, iShares products are built to support efficient, long-term investment strategies. BlackRock’s global scale and local insights help navigate changing markets with confidence.

Managed by Vanguard

Invesco is a global asset manager with over $1.4 trillion in assets (2024). They offer over 240 ETFs, covering equities, fixed income, commodities and thematics. 

Founded in 1935, Invesco brings 90 years of experience creating reliable, investor-first solutions.

Managed by Vanguard

Vanguard has been a best friend to everyday investors since the 1970s, making it easy to invest with confidence. Today, it manages $10 trillion worldwide (2024), sticking to a philosophy of low costs, transparency, and long-term thinking. 

When you invest through Vanguard, you’re investing with one of the most trusted names in asset management.

Managed by Vanguard

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Managed by Vanguard

WisdomTree is a global asset manager based in New York. With $116 billion under management (as of April 2025), they are a trusted provider of over 260 ETPs (Exchange Traded Products).

Their investment product philosophy seeks to use unique research to provide investors access to traditionally inaccessible asset classes.

Top holdings

Top companies in the S&P 500

Amazon.com Inc.

The global e-commerce giant, and masters of next-day delivery.

Apple Inc.

Behind iconic products like the iPhone and Mac — Apple are at the forefront of consumer tech innovation.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Warren Buffet’s the CEO — they do everything from insurance, rail transport, energy; and of course, investing

Meta Platforms Inc.

Connecting billions of people through Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp… now dabbling in VR too.

Microsoft Corp.

Pioneers of personal and business computing worldwide —heard of Windows? MS Office? That’s them.

NVIDIA Corp.

Powering tech innovation with world-leading graphic processors — fuelling everything from gaming to AI.

Why Chip

Investing with Chip is easy

Invest with 0% platform fees

No hidden fees, or fees that will grow over time. You won’t pay more to invest more with Chip X.*

No endless scrolling

We keep it simple with a curated range of funds from some of the world’s biggest asset managers.

Seamless recurring deposits.

Set up recurring deposits directly into your chosen funds and save the payday admin.

Invest your way 

Our Dual Track feature lets you choose from three risk levels, or create your own portfolio from a curated range of funds.

*A monthly or annual ChipX membership fee is required and fund management charges apply.
It only takes minutes

How to invest with Chip

Step 1

Choose your account

Enjoy tax-free returns with a Stocks & Shares ISA and invest without limits with a GIA.

Step 2

Explore your options

Choose to do it yourself and pick your own funds, or choose from our three ready-made options.

Step 3

Let the funds do the work

Easily access your portfolio at your fingertips, and set up recurring deposits to build wealth for the future.

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S&P 500 Tech

AAR

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21.19%

Invest in a range of tech companies listed on the stock market index.

Avg. annual returns

13/06/2020 - 13/06/2025

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21.19%

Management Charges

0.15%

Risk level

6 of 7

Category

Index Tracker

Region

United States of America

NASDAQ 100

AAR

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16.73%

Some of the most innovative companies in the US listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Avg. annual returns

13/06/2020 - 13/06/2025

+

16.73%

Management Charges

0.30%

Risk level

6 of 7

Category

Index Tracker

Region

United States of America

S&P 400 Mid-Cap

AAR

+

10.91%

This fund invests in 400 mid-sized U.S. companies. It provides exposure "sweet spot" U.S. stocks, where mid-cap firms often benefit from growth potential with more stability than smaller-cap stocks.

Avg. annual returns

13/06/2020 - 13/06/2025

+

10.91%

Management Charges

0.30%

Risk level

7 of 7

Category

Index Tracker

Region

United States of America

S&P 600 Small-Cap

AAR

+

10.47%

Broad exposure to the faster-growing, more volatile segments of the US equity market, focusing on smaller firms that often drive domestic innovation and expansion.

Avg. annual returns

13/06/2020 - 13/06/2025

+

10.47%

Management Charges

0.30%

Risk level

7 of 7

Category

Index Tracker

Region

United States of America

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Have questions?

S&P 500 FAQ's

Is the S&P 500 ETF a good option for beginners?

Index funds like this one can be a great option for beginners, as they offer a diverse, long-term, passive investment option, all at a low cost.

Can the companies in the index change?

Yes – as the market value of companies change, some companies will inevitably move in and out of the index. It will always track the top 500 companies by market value.

Will I owe tax on my returns?

If you invest using a Stocks & Shares ISA, you won’t owe tax on your returns. If you use a GIA, you may owe tax on your returns, if they fall outside the Personal Allowance.

Why would I buy a fund over individual stocks?

This fund gives you access to 500 companies within one investment. By investing in an index fund rather than the shares within the index, you’ll cut down on risk, effort, and most likely costs too.

Why would I buy a fund over individual stocks?

This fund gives you access to 500 companies within one investment. By investing in an index fund rather than the shares within the index, you’ll cut down on risk, effort, and most likely costs too.