The S&P 500 has seen three consecutive years of gains of 16% or more, a rare streak in the last 98 years. Investors have various ETF options to capitalize on this momentum in 2026.

The top contenders in the S&P ETF market include SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF.

Among the top ETFs, State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF stands out with the lowest expense ratio. In a scenario where the AI boom wanes, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF could outperform due to less exposure to large growth stocks.

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