What is the cheapest S&P 500 ETF to buy in Singapore?

I know there are tons of variations. The traditional 3, SPY, IVV, VOO. Then there's the cspx, vusa, vusd and more. Knowing that US-SG will have the 30% withholding tax system, Irish-domiciled will be a better choice but what about inclusive of returns wise?

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Tan Wei Ming

13 Jul 2020

Founder and Writer at Frugal Youth Invests

No matter whether they are domiciled in US or Ireland and so long that the currency is the same, these S&P 500 ETF should give the same returns though there will be tracking error when replicating the performance of S&P 500.

When comparing between VUSD or VOO, one should also take note of the additional transaction commission charges to be incurred just for the sake of getting more dividends.

My calculation might be flawed but the savings you get is only about 1-2% more so do u think that it is worth the hassle just to get more dividends?

Yes one should take note of the estate tax upon death but it is something that can be controlled (not your death but how much assets you have in US) so my pick will still be VOO.

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