The Best S&P 500 ETF to Invest $5,000 in as 2026 Begins

A small cost advantage for one S&P 500 ETF could make a difference over the long term.You might have noticed that the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.34%) is on a roll. The widely followed index just wrapped up three consecutive years of gains of 16% or more. Such a streak has occurred only five times in the last 98 years. The S&P 500 is off to a good start in the new year as well.Investors seeking to capitalize on the S&P 500's momentum have several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from. But what's the best S&P 500 ...