Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) vs State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

Over the past 10 years, BABA lagged SPY — 4.68% vs 15.31% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

A side-by-side comparison of Alibaba Group Holding Limited and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust across valuation, profitability, dividends, and growth — built entirely from reported fundamentals, as of June 13, 2026. The ● marks the stronger figure on each row (cheaper multiple, higher margin/return).

Total return — BABA vs SPY

growth of $100 · last 12y
BABA +20.2%SPY +269.6%SPY compounded faster
100200300400Start $100201620182020202220242026$120$370
BABA SPY

Did BABA beat SPY?

Over the past 10 years, BABA lagged SPY — 4.68% vs 15.31% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

Total return (annualized)

MetricBABASPY
Total return (1Y)-2.36%24.28%
Total return CAGR (3Y)11.79%21.12%
Total return CAGR (5Y)-10.73%13.36%
Total return CAGR (10Y)4.68%15.31%

SPY is an index fund, so valuation, profitability, and per-company growth metrics don't apply — the head-to-head here is total return (price plus reinvested dividends).

Frequently asked

Has BABA beaten SPY?
Over the past 10 years, BABA lagged SPY — 4.68% vs 15.31% annualized total return (price plus dividends).

Figures are sourced from reported fundamentals and the latest end-of-day price. This comparison is informational only and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. See our methodology. Compiled by TGMCharts Research · data verified June 13, 2026.