IVV vs LEAD
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF vs Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF
Which is better, IVV or LEAD?
Each has led over a different period.
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over the full window, LEAD over 1Y. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.93. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.9% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 42.3%.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | IVV | LEAD |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03%Best | 0.43% |
| AUM | $886.7B | $72M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 0.55% |
| Holdings | 508 | 54 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.2%Best | 15.7% |
| Max Drawdown | -33.9% | -32.2%Best |
| $10,000 over 10.5 years | $40,727Best | $38,396 |
| Top 10 Weight | 37.9%Best | 42.3% |
| Fund Family | iShares by BlackRock (US) | SRN Advisors |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | May 15, 2000 | Jan 6, 2016 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 56 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. IVV has data through Sep 8, 2026 and LEAD through Jul 14, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 10.5 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Jan 6, 2016 to Jul 14, 2026 (10.5 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
LEAD has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 15.7% compared with 15.2% for IVV. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -33.9% for IVV and -32.2% for LEAD. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.93. They move almost in lockstep, so holding both mostly duplicates the same exposure.
Fees and Cost Over Time
IVV charges 0.03% per year while LEAD charges 0.43%. On a $10,000 position that is $3 vs $43 annually, a gap of $40 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, IVV currently yields 1.10% against 0.55% for LEAD.
Holdings Overlap
32.5% of IVV's money is in holdings LEAD also owns. 87.5% of LEAD's money is in holdings IVV also owns.
Most of LEAD is already inside IVV. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
The two holdings books were reported 97 days apart, IVV as of Aug 5, 2026 and LEAD as of Apr 30, 2026, so some of the difference between them is the time between the two reports rather than the funds.
48 positions in common, counted across the 504 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 53 in LEAD, against full books of 508 and 54.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 4 positions for LEAD that do not appear in our book for IVV (11.1% of the fund), and 445 for IVV that do not appear in LEAD (66.7%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
Top Shared Holdings
| Stock | Weight in IVV | Weight in LEAD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDANvidia Corp. | 7.98% | 5.34% | 2.64% |
| AVGOBroadcom Inc | 2.98% | 6.55% | 3.57% |
| AAPLApple Inc Ord | 6.86% | 1.75% | 5.11% |
| MSFTMicrosoft Corp 4.100 Feb 06 37 | 5.44% | 1.37% | 4.07% |
| PWRQuanta Services, Inc. | 0.15% | 6.19% | 6.04% |
| KLACKla Corp. | 0.38% | 5.34% | 4.96% |
| COSTCostco Wholesale Corp. | 0.63% | 4.11% | 3.48% |
| AMATApplied Materials, Inc. | 0.64% | 2.37% | 1.73% |
| LLYEli Lilly & Co. | 1.39% | 1.61% | 0.22% |
| ADIAnalog Devices, Inc. | 0.28% | 2.19% | 1.91% |
87.5% of LEAD is already inside IVV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, IVV or LEAD?
IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% while LEAD charges 0.43%. IVV is the cheaper option, by $40 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, IVV or LEAD?
LEAD has been the more volatile fund at 15.7% annualized versus 15.2% for IVV. Worst drawdown: IVV -33.9% vs LEAD -32.2%.
Should I hold both IVV and LEAD?
IVV and LEAD have a monthly-return correlation of 0.93, so they move almost identically. What is left to separate them is the fee and the index each one tracks. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between IVV and LEAD?
87.5% of LEAD's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 87.5% of LEAD's is in holdings IVV also owns. They hold 48 positions in common, counted across the 504 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 53 in LEAD.
Which pays a higher dividend, IVV or LEAD?
IVV yields 1.10% while LEAD yields 0.55%, so IVV currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is LEAD better than IVV?
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over the full window, LEAD over 1Y. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.93. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.9% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 42.3%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.