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26 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC · 2h ago
Is Equal-Weighting the S&P 500 Worth It? Here's What the Data Says
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26 Jul 2026, 20:02 UTC · 2h ago
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Over a 23-year period, the market-cap-weighted S&P 500 (SPY) outperformed the equal-weighted version (RSP) with lower volatility and better risk-adjusted returns. — This data challenges the thesis that equal weighting is a superior hedge against concentration risk, potentially reducing investor appetite for RSP-style strategies.
-0.30Equal-weighting strategies like RSP significantly reduce exposure to the information technology sector (by 18.4%) while increasing weights in industrials, real estate, and utilities. — This indicates a structural bet against the growth of mega-cap tech, which has been the primary driver of recent market returns.
-0.20The RSP ETF carries a higher expense ratio (0.20%) than SPY due to the costs of continual quarterly rebalancing. — Higher fees create a persistent drag on net returns, making the strategy less attractive for long-term passive investors.
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