Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) News Today

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) moved in line with broader S&P 500 swings as investors reacted to headline‐making tariff decisions, sector performance in May and a high‐profile endorsement. Recent court rulings on Trump‐era tariffs, mixed economic signals and bullish commentary on index investing helped set the tone for VOO’s trading.

• A U.S. trade court ordered repeal of reciprocal tariffs, fueling a rally in the S&P 500 and lifting VOO on May 29
• Investor sentiment improved as the S&P 500 settled higher on gains in Nvidia shares, with the CNN Money Fear & Greed index remaining in “Greed” territory
• Warren Buffett singled out a Vanguard S&P 500 ETF as one of the best long-term investments, bolstering confidence in VOO’s strategy
• S&P 500 rebounded above the 5,900 level after Michigan consumer sentiment held steady at 52.2
• May sector rotation saw energy names like NRG outperform while healthcare lagged, delivering mixed signals for index funds
• Elliott Wave analysts suggest the market may be in a fourth corrective wave, pointing to potential sideways action before the next leg up
• Year-ahead inflation expectations ticked up to 6.6%, possibly tempering further multiple expansion for broad‐market ETFs
• Median CEO pay at S&P 500 firms rose 10% in 2024, reflecting strong profits but adding to governance discussions
• VOO has edged down modestly over the past week but remains up over 12% on a 12-month basis
• Growth in international equity ETFs may create modest competition for U.S.-focused funds following Nvidia’s strong results
• An appeals court issued a restraining order reinstating parts of Trump’s tariffs, triggering a brief selloff in U.S. equities and pressuring VOO