Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) News Today

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) traded higher today, driven by continued strength in the S&P 500, which hit fresh record highs despite the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Key factors influencing VOO’s move include:

• Positive Sentiment: S&P 500 rose on the third day of the government shutdown, extending VOO’s gains. Stock Market Live October 3: S&P 500 (VOO) Rises on Government Shutdown Day 3
• Positive Sentiment: All major U.S. indexes—including the S&P 500—soared to new record highs by midday. S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow, Russell 2000 All Soar To Record Highs
• Positive Sentiment: S&P 500 settled at another record high as investor sentiment improved, with the Fear & Greed Index holding in the neutral-to-positive zone. S&P 500 Settles At Record High Despite Government Shutdown
• Positive Sentiment: TipRanks notes VOO is up 0.47% over the past week and 15.14% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing investor inflows. VOO ETF News, 10/3/2025
• Neutral Sentiment: Forecasts show U.S. indices remain bullish but could be muted in the absence of today’s Non-Farm Payroll report. NASDAQ 100 Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts
• Neutral Sentiment: Vanguard debuted a low-cost Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (VEXC), potentially attracting more assets into its ETF lineup. Vanguard Debuts Low-Cost, Emerging Markets ex-China ETF
• Neutral Sentiment: VOO is featured among “5 ETFs to Buy With $1,000 in October,” highlighting its appeal for fresh allocations. 5 ETFs To Buy With $1,000 In October
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks recommends buy-and-hold ETFs like VOO for diversification and resilience amid rising volatility. Buy, Hold and Build Wealth: ETFs for Long-Term Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: S&P futures inched up as the shutdown entered its second day, indicating cautious market breadth. Stock Market Today: Shutdown Enters Second Day; S&P Futures Inch Up
• Negative Sentiment: Some experts caution that further concentration in mega-caps within the S&P 500 could heighten downside risk if market leadership shifts. With S&P 500 near record highs, it's time to reconsider the set-it-and-forget-it strategy