Should Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP) Be on Your Investing Radar?

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market, look no further than the Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 17, 2011.The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $2.73 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs attempting to match the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market.Why Large Cap GrowthCompanies that fall in the large cap category tend to have a market capitalization above $10 billion. They tend to be stable companies with predictable cash flows and are usually less volatile than mid and small cap companies.While growth stocks do boast higher than average sales and earnings growth rates, and they are expected to grow faster than the wider market, investors should note these kinds of stocks have higher valuations. Further, growth stocks have a higher level of volatility associated with them. They are likely to outperform value stocks in strong bull markets but over the longer-term, value stocks have delivered better returns than growth stocks in almost all markets. CostsExpense ratios are an important factor in the return of an ETF and in the long term, cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive counterparts, other things remaining the same.Annual operating expenses for this ETF are 0.36%, putting it on par with most peer products in the space.It has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.41%.Sector Exposure and Top HoldingsWhile ETFs offer diversified exposure, which minimizes single stock risk, a deep look into a fund's holdings is a valuable exercise. And, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.This ETF has heaviest allocation to the Industrials sector -- about 21.5% of the portfolio. Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology round out the top three.Looking at individual holdings, Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) accounts for about 2.88% of total assets, followed by Nvidia Corp (NVDA) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL).The top 10 holdings account for about 23.82% of total assets under management.Performance and RiskSPGP seeks to match the performance of the S&P 500 GROWTH AT A REASONABLE PRICE IDX before fees and expenses. The S&P 500 Growth at a Reasonable Price Index is composed of securities with strong growth characteristics selected from the Russell Top 200 Index.The ETF has gained about 5.37% so far this year and it's up approximately 12.24% in the last one year (as of 08/13/2025). In the past 52-week period, it has traded between $86.05 and $112.52.The ETF has a beta of 1.00 and standard deviation of 18.95% for the trailing three-year period. With about 77 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.AlternativesInvesco S&P 500 GARP ETF carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold), which is based on expected asset class return, expense ratio, and momentum, among other factors. Thus, SPGP is a good option for those seeking exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Growth area of the market. Investors might also want to consider some other ETF options in the space.The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) and the Invesco QQQ (QQQ) track a similar index. While Vanguard Growth ETF has $186.22 billion in assets, Invesco QQQ has $366.77 billion. VUG has an expense ratio of 0.04% and QQQ charges 0.2%.Bottom-LineAn increasingly popular option among retail and institutional investors, passively managed ETFs offer low costs, transparency, flexibility, and tax efficiency; they are also excellent vehicles for long term investors.To learn more about this product and other ETFs, screen for products that match your investment objectives and read articles on latest developments in the ETF investing universe, please visit Zacks ETF Center.Boost Your Portfolio with Our Top ETF InsightsZacks' exclusive Fund Newsletter delivers actionable information, top news and analysis, as well as top-performing ETFs, straight to your inbox every week.Don’t miss out on this valuable resource. It’s free!Get it now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP): ETF Research ReportsThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks