SMRF vs VOO
ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF compared with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
SMRF
ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SMRF yields more today: 3.81% vs 1.04% (forward).
- SMRF pays every month; VOO pays every quarter.
- VOO is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.65% expense ratio.
- VOO has the steadier distribution: consistency 94/100 vs 70/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | SMRF | VOO |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $20.10 | $698.58 |
| TTM yield | 1.40% | 1.06% |
| Forward yield | 3.81% | 1.04% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.765 | $7.292 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 12, 2026 (est.) | Dec 29, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.65% | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | +5.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 1 year |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 70/100 | 94/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | +15.3% |
| 1-year price return | — | +14.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 15.5M | 1.7T |
| Years paying | 0.4 | 16.1 |
| Sector / category | Large Blend | Large Blend |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| SMRF | VOO | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 497.5 | 14.3 |
| Income per year | $381 | $104 |
| Income per month (avg) | $32 | $9 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model SMRF · Model VOO
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMRF Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.0638 | Est. |
| SMRF Dec 10, 2026 | Dec 24, 2026 | $0.0638 | Est. |
| SMRF Jan 7, 2027 | Jan 21, 2027 | $0.0638 | Est. |
| VOO Dec 29, 2026 | Jan 12, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
| VOO Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
| VOO Jul 1, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | $1.823 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
SMRFVOO
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, SMRF or VOO?
SMRF currently has the higher trailing yield: SMRF yields 1.40% and VOO yields 1.06%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do SMRF and VOO pay?
SMRF pays every month and VOO pays every quarter. SMRF's next ex-date is Nov 12, 2026 and VOO's is Dec 29, 2026.
Is SMRF or VOO better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. SMRF and VOO differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.