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How to buy the iShares Core S&P 500 (IVV) | A$56.34

Own iShares Core S&P 500 units in just a few minutes.

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF is an investment that gives you exposure to the largest US stocks through a single fund. It aims to track the performance of the S&P Index, which is based on large cap US equities. The benefit for you as an investor is that you can access this through one fund which is also low fee.N/A

How to buy iShares Core S&P 500 units

  1. Compare online brokers. To invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) listed in Australia, you'll need to sign up to an ETF broker platform with access to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our table below can help you choose.
  2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and tax file number. Fund your account with a bank transfer, PayPal or debit card.
  3. Search for the iShares Core S&P 500 . Find the ETF by name or ticker symbol: IVV. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
  4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until the iShares Core S&P 500 reaches your desired price. To spread out your risk, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
  5. Decide on how many to buy. At today's price of $56.34, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimise risk through the market's ups and downs.
  6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you've invested in the iShares Core S&P 500 . Optimise your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.
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iShares Core S&P 500 unit price

Use our graph to track the performance of IVV stocks over time.

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iShares Core S&P 500 unit price volatility

Over the last 12 months, the iShares Core S&P 500 's units have ranged in value from as little as $42.7821 up to $56.5675. A popular way to gauge an ETF's volatility is its "beta".

IVV.AU volatility(beta: 0.99)Avg. volatility(beta: 1.00)LowHigh

Beta is a measure of volatility in relation to the market. The market (AU average) beta is 1, while iShares Core S&P 500 's is 0.99. This would suggest that the iShares Core S&P 500 is less volatile than average (for this exchange).

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