SPY ETF News, 8/19/2025: Market Shakeup as Traditional Funds Face Crypto Competition
Wall Street's favorite tracker gets a reality check as digital assets continue eating traditional finance's lunch.
Legacy institutions scramble while decentralized alternatives hit all-time highs—proving once again that innovation doesn't wait for permission.
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According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, which is based on a weighted average of its holdings’ analyst ratings, SPY is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $712.94 for the SPY ETF implies an upside potential of 10.8%.
Currently, SPY’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are Moderna (MRNA), Charter Communications (CHTR), Loews (L), Trade Desk (TTD), and Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO).
Meanwhile, its five holdings with the greatest downside potential are Viatris (VTRS), Paramount Skydance (PSKY), Palantir Technologies (PLTR), eBay (EBAY), and Lennar Corporation (LEN).
Revealingly, SPY’s ETF Smart Score is seven, implying that this ETF is likely to perform in line with the market.
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