SDY - SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

NYSEArca - NYSEArca Delayed Price. Currency in USD
98.34
-1.04 (-1.05%)
At close: 4:00PM EDT
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Previous Close99.38
Open98.81
Bid97.66 x 900
Ask98.66 x 1000
Day's Range97.86 - 98.81
52 Week Range84.28 - 101.92
Volume950,175
Avg. Volume592,579
Net Assets19.78B
NAV99.61
PE Ratio (TTM)N/A
Yield2.39%
YTD Return11.66%
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.82
Expense Ratio (net)0.35%
Inception Date2005-11-08
Trade prices are not sourced from all markets
  • InvestorPlace15 days ago

    Are These 7 Dividend Aristocrats ETFs Fit for a King?

    Editor's note: This story was previously published in February 2019. It has since been updated and republished.Many folks infer an element of royalty when they hear the word "aristocrat." While the U.S. is a democracy, not a monarchy, there are plenty of ways for dividend investors to become aristocratic in their own right.Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) track indices that are known as dividend aristocrats indices. The alluring thing about dividend aristocrats ETFs is that these funds emphasize dividend growth, not yield. High yields, while seductive, have some drawbacks investors should consider.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsDividend growth can be a sign that a company has a sound balance sheet and the capacity to continue delivering steady payout increases whereas some high-yield companies could be in financial distress and close to cutting their payout. * 10 Great Stocks to Buy on Dips For investors looking to put the potency of dividend growth to work in their portfolios, here are some of the most royal names among dividend aristocrats ETFs. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY)Expense ratio: 0.35% per year, or $35 on a $10,000 investment.The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDY) is the original dividend aristocrats ETF and one of the largest U.S. dividend ETFs of any variety. SDY follows the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, which mandates that member firms have minimum dividend increase streaks of 20 years."Due to the index screen for 20 years of consecutively raising dividends, stocks included in the Index have both capital growth and dividend income characteristics, as opposed to stocks that are pure yield," according to State Street.While SDY's index implies it is a high-yield benchmark, the fund's dividend yield of 2.43% is not alarmingly high and implies plenty of room for continued dividend growth. Likewise, this dividend aristocrat ETF is not excessively allocated to high-yield sectors as utilities and real estate stocks combine for less 17% of the fund's weight. ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL)Expense ratio: 0.35% per yearThe ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (CBOE:NOBL) is the ETF that tracks the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, also known as THE dividend aristocrats index. That index requires member firms to have boosted payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.A benefit of dividend aristocrats ETFs that should not be overlooked is reduced volatility. Both NOBL and SDY have less volatile than the S&P 500 over the past three years. Additionally, dividend aristocrats ETFs can expose investors to reduced downside when stocks decline. While the S&P 500 slumped 4.60% last year, NOBL was lower by just 3.30%. * 7 Strong Buy Stocks That Tick All the Boxes While NOBL is not the most adventurous fund on the market, this dividend aristocrats ETF makes a lot of sense for younger investors that can reinvest dividends. Over the past three years, NOBL is up 43% with dividends reinvested compared to 34.30% without reinvested dividends. SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (WDIV)Expense ratio: 0.40% per yearOften overlooked in the dividend aristocrats ETF conversation, the SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:WDIV) can be seen as the global complement to the aforementioned SDY.WDIV follows the Global Dividend Aristocrats Index, which mandates a minimum dividend increase streak of at least a decade.That index "includes the top 100 qualified stocks with the highest indicated dividend yield, with no more than 20 stocks selected from each country and 35 stocks from each GICs sector," according to State Street.WDIV, which yields 3.82%, provides exposure to almost 20 countries, the bulk of which are developed markets. Canada and the U.S. combine for over 42% of this dividend aristocrats ETF's geographic exposure. ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (REGL)Expense ratio: 0.40% per yearThe epitome of an overlooked asset class, mid-cap stocks are also overlooked when it comes to dividends, but that should not be the case. There are several dedicated mid-cap dividend funds, but the ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (CBOE:REGL) is the dividend aristocrats ETF in that group.REGL follows the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats Index, a derivative of the S&P MidCap 400 Index. This dividend aristocrats ETF requires its components to have minimum dividend increase streaks of 15 years. That is a stringent requirement for small stocks and as such, REGL has a smaller roster of just 49 holdings.Like its large-cap brother NOBL, REGL can help investors weather market storms. Last year, this dividend aristocrats ETF lost just 3.30% while the S&P MidCap 400 plunged 11.30%. REGL allocates over 45% of its combined weight to financial services and industrial stocks. ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF (EUDV)Expense ratio: 0.55% per yearIn the strictest sense of being a dividend aristocrats ETF, the ProShares MSCI Europe Dividend Growers ETF (CBOE:EUDV) is not one of those funds simply because the ETF does not track a dividend aristocrats index. Overlook that technicality and investors will find a viable income-generating avenue to Europe.EUDV's underlying index requires a minimum dividend increase streak of 10 years, which is an important trait considering plenty of European companies cut dividends during the region's sovereign debt crisis earlier this century. Just 35 companies meet the requirements for admission into EUDV.Many Europe dividend ETFs are heavily allocated to the U.K. and Switzerland. EUDV obliges as those countries combine for over 51% of the fund's weight. France, which saw record dividend growth in 2018, is EUDV's second-largest geographic exposure at 11.70%.EUDV is ahead of the S&P Europe 350 Index by 400 basis points over the past year. Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (PFM)Expense ratio: 0.55% per yearThe Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF (NASDAQ:PFM) is not a dividend aristocrats ETF, but it does offer quality exposure to domestic large-caps with dividend increase streaks of at least a decade.There is often some intersection of dividends and the value factor, but PFM does allocate over 20% of its weight to growth stocks. Eight of PFM's top 10 holdings are members of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. With the dividend increase streak requirement of 10 years, PFM is heavy on sectors found in traditional dividend aristocrats ETFs, including consumer staples and industrials.The rub with PFM is its high fee. A slew of dividend growth strategies, including dividend aristocrats ETFs, can be had with much lower expense ratios. Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI)Expense ratio: 0.25% per yearThe Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (NASDAQ:VIGI) is not a true dividend aristocrats ETF, but as the international answer to the popular Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEARCA:VIG), VIGI does provide exposure to stocks with penchants for steadily boosting payouts. Keeping with Vanguard's tradition of low-cost leadership, VIGI is one of the most cost-effective international dividend strategies on the market today.VIGI is a blend of developed and emerging markets dividend payers, so a relevant comparison is the MSCI All-Country ex-US Index, a benchmark the Vanguard fund has trailed over the past three years. However, over the past years, VIGI is beating that benchmark with a little less volatility.VIGI holds 357 stocks with a median market capitalization of $41.4 billion. India is the fund's largest emerging market weight at 14.1% while France and the U.K. combine for 23.6%.As of this writing, Todd Shriber did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 Stocks That Won Super Bowl Sunday * 7 High-Yield ETFs for Brave Investors * 10 F-Rated Stocks That Could Break Your Portfolio Compare Brokers The post Are These 7 Dividend Aristocrats ETFs Fit for a King? appeared first on InvestorPlace.

  • ETF Trends15 days ago

    7 Top Dividend Growth ETFs for Stability in Uncertain Conditions

    Investors who are concerned that the trade negotiations can breakdown into a full out trade war should look to dividend growers and related ETFs. “We are thinking about some of the drivers of profit growth going forward, and we are looking at some of the communication services stocks,” Avid Kostin, Goldman Sachs chief U.S. equity strategist, told CNBC. Goldman also screens for stocks with big dividends and low labor costs in portfolios for its own clients.

  • Dividend ETFs To Buy And Watch For 2019
    Investor's Business Daily20 days ago

    Dividend ETFs To Buy And Watch For 2019

    Looking for a steady income stream to provide stability in your portfolio? Here are five of the best dividend ETFs to invest in this year, ranked by assets.

  • 5 of the Best Retirement ETFs for Your IRA
    InvestorPlace21 days ago

    5 of the Best Retirement ETFs for Your IRA

    Now that tax season is in the rearview mirror, investors can get back to contributing to their retirement portfolios, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Good news for investors: IRA contribution limits are moving up.Investors under 50 years old can now contribute up to $6,000 per year to traditional and Roth IRAs while individuals 50 years old and older can add another $1,000 to that figure, according to the IRS.For investors that enjoy building their retirement portfolios themselves, ETFs are among the ideal vehicles for use in tax-advantaged accounts, such as IRAs. As has been widely noted, many of the best ETFs are also inexpensive, providing a significant benefit to long-term investors.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsMany of the best retirement ETFs for consideration in IRAs should be cheap funds because high fees can erode long-term total returns. Additionally, ETFs help investors efficiently access an array of asset classes, helping bolster portfolio diversification. * The 10 Best Stocks to Buy for May Here are some of the best retirement ETFs to consider if you're looking to make additions to your IRAs. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.35% per year, or $35 on a $10,000 investment.Some of the best retirement ETFs are dividend funds. The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SDY), one of the largest U.S. dividend ETFs, is a solid place to start, particularly for dividend investors looking for steadily rising payouts. The $19.77 billion SDY tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, which requires member firms to have minimum dividend increase streaks of 20 years.There are plenty of dividend-paying stocks in the U.S. and many of the best ETFs hold those stocks, but requiring two decades of higher payouts helps investors identify the cream of the dividend crop. As such, SDY is home to just 111 stocks. For long-term investors, dividends are an integral part of their outcomes."Over the past 30 years, dividends from S&P 500 stocks have, on average, contributed exactly half of the index's total return on an annual basis," according to State Street research. "While price returns of equities can fluctuate year over year, dividends tend to be more stable, consistently offering a positive contribution to total return each year."SDY, which yields 2.39%, allocates nearly 34% of its combined weight to the industrial and financial services sectors. iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.15%The quality factor makes a lot of sense for investors of all skill levels, but with this current bull market aging by the day, novice investors, in particular, may want to consider quality stocks. The iShares Edge MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (CBOE:QUAL) is one of the best ETFs for accessing a broad basket of domestic stocks with the quality designation.The $11.30 billion QUAL, which holds 125 stocks, defines quality with the following metrics: return on equity, earnings variability and debt-to-equity. Long-term performance data indicate that the quality factor not only provides substantial upside capture in bull markets, but reduces some of the downside often experienced in bear markets. * 5 Stocks to Sell in May Before Investors Go Away "Quality strategies seek enhanced returns versus the market through exposure to profitable companies with less debt and more stable earnings," according to BlackRock. "Since the Quality factor has historically delivered more upside capture with less downside resilience, it may be more appropriate for risk-aware, return seeking investors." Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYLB)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.15%Bonds are an important part of the retirement asset class mix and fixed income funds are among the best ETFs for consideration in IRAs. Conventional wisdom dictates that older investors may want to shy away from riskier fixed income investments, but younger investors with the luxury of more time can consider high-yield corporate debt. For cost-conscious investors, the Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYLB) is one of the best ETFs in the junk bond space to consider.HYLB, which tracks the Solactive USD High Yield Corporates Total Market Index, debuted in late 2016 with an expense ratio 0.15%. Proving the usefulness of low fees, HYLB is now home to more than $2.8 billion in assets under management and has forced some rivals to cut fees on junk bond ETFs or create comparably-priced funds.HYLB holds over 1,000 bonds and has a yield to worst of 6%. Over 90% of the fund's holdings are rated BB or B, but it does have a 6% weight to speculative CCC-rated debt. Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.05%Some of the best ETFs for IRAs are international equity funds, something investors should remember because many are often over-allocated to domestic equities. Fortunately, some of the best ETFs for international exposure are also some of the cheapest. That includes the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:VEA).In fact, VEA's already modest fee was recently pared to 0.05% from 0.07%. Home to $72.52 billion in assets under management, VEA is not just the largest international ETF trading in the U.S., it is the sixth-largest ETF of any variety. This is also one of the best ETFs for investors looking for a big basket of stocks as VEA is home nearly 4,000 holdings. * Mother's Day 2019: 10 High-Tech Gifts Your Mom Will Love Japan and the U.K. combine for almost 37% of VEA's geographic exposure while Canada and France combine for 17.10%. Over the past three years, VEA has modestly outpaced the MSCI EAFE Index with slightly less volatility. iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)Source: Shutterstock Expense ratio: 0.14%Keeping with the theme of international equity exposure, emerging markets funds are among the best ETFs for risk-tolerant retirement planners and younger investors with lengthy time horizons. The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:IEMG) confirms that some of the best ETFs in the emerging markets space are also inexpensive.In terms of superficial superlatives, IEMG is the second-largest emerging markets ETF trading in the U.S. and one of the least expensive. IEMG targets the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index and has been one of the top ETFs in terms of new assets added over the past several years.IEMG holds over 2,200 stocks and its three-year standard deviation of just under 13% is palatable for many investors. Making emerging markets solid ideas for long-term investors are the depressed valuations seen in many of developing economies coupled with still robust economic growth expectations.More than 15 countries are represented in IEMG, but China is the dominant geographic exposure at 30.74%, a percentage that is likely to increase later this year when MSCI adds more Chinese A-shares to its international indexes.Todd Shriber does not own any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * The 10 Best Stocks to Buy for May * 5 Elephant-Sized Companies Warren Buffett Could Buy * 7 Cheap ETFs for Novice Investors Compare Brokers The post 5 of the Best Retirement ETFs for Your IRA appeared first on InvestorPlace.

  • Buyback or Dividend: Which ETF Wins YTD & What Lies Ahead?
    Zacks28 days ago

    Buyback or Dividend: Which ETF Wins YTD & What Lies Ahead?

    Buyback ETFs top the dividend growth ones of late. But things might change ahead with the saturation of benefits from the tax cuts. Therefore, investors can play these high dividend ETFs.

  • Morningstar29 days ago

    Why Index Funds and ETFs Are Good for Retirees

    Millennial investors were more likely than investors in other age groups to own exchange-traded funds, according to a survey from investment provider BlackRock.  Among investors age 21 to 35, 42% said they owned ETFs in 2017, up from 33% of investors in that same age group who said they had ETFs in their portfolios the year prior. Given that ETFs are a new(er) investment innovation, it's probably not surprising that the youngest investors would embrace them. What's unexpected, however, is just how much ETFs have found a home in the portfolios of what BlackRock calls “Silver”-aged investors--people over age 70.

  • ETF Trendslast month

    A Venerable Dividend ETF Play for 2019

    A slew of dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) have recently been hitting all-time highs, including the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY). SDY is up just over 13% this year. SDY, one of the largest ...

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    Dividend-focused ETFs are in demand given investors' drive for higher income.

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    Analysts Predict Banner Year for Dividends in 2019

    The case for dividend stocks, particularly those that are reliable growers of their payouts, remains strong in 2019. Analysts are predicting another potentially banner year for dividends in 2019 if profit growth ends up at around current expectations. According to Goldman Sachs, dividends are estimated to still rise 6% next year, although lower than the 9% rate of 2018.

  • Dividend ETF (SDY) Hits New 52-Week High
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    This dividend ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

  • 6 Dividend ETFs That Beat S&P 500 in the 10-Year Bull Run
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    These dividend ETFs have outperformed the S&P 500 in the decade-old bull run.

  • ETF Trends3 months ago

    10 ETFs to Navigate Quickly Changing Market Conditions

    ETF investments provide advisors and investors with an idea of currently trending global investment themes popping up in a changing market environment. On the recent webcast, ETF Flash Flows: Where Are ...

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    ETF Flash Flows: Where Are the Markets Today?

    When it comes to ETFs, investors may want to go with the flow. Billions of dollars exchange hands across asset classes and investors should consider where the money is going to gauge potential opportunities ...

  • 3 Investment Tips to Help You Achieve Your 2019 Goals
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    Here are a few ways to invest your money that will help you improve your financial health and mitigate the impacts of any potential adversity.

  • 5 ETFs to Tap for February
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    5 ETFs to Tap for February

    These five ETFs could be worth investing in.

  • 3 Dividend Growth ETFs & Stocks to Counter Looming Volatility
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    3 Dividend Growth ETFs & Stocks to Counter Looming Volatility

    Weighed down by trade tensions, global growth worries and U.S. government shutdown? Play these dividend growth ETFs and stocks.

  • Best ETF Ideas for 2019
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    Best ETF Ideas for 2019

    How should investors position their portfolio for 2019? Here are some ideas.

  • 3 Best ETF Ideas For A Potential Slowdown Ahead Include Value
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    3 Best ETF Ideas For A Potential Slowdown Ahead Include Value

    Sage Advisory's three best ETF ideas for a potential slowdown ahead in the U.S. economy include a dividend and value play.

  • MoneyShow5 months ago

    The 3 Best ETFs that Invest in Dividend Aristocrats

    Dividend Aristocrats are a group of S&P; 500 stocks that have boosted their annual dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years and whose individual market cap exceeds $3 billion, explains income expert Ned Piplovic, editor of DividendInvestor.

  • A Dividend ETF Investing Guide
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  • Why Is Illinois Tool Works’ Short Interest Declining?
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    Why Is Illinois Tool Works’ Short Interest Declining?

    The latest short interest report on November 30 indicated that Illinois Tool Works’ (ITW) short interest has declined marginally from its highest point in 2018, which it reached as of November 2.

  • ETF Trends5 months ago

    7 Dividend ETFs to Help Ease Market Volatility Pain

    Furthermore, over two dozen companies have announced additional dividend increases this month, which could push the year's total to an even higher level. Investors are enjoying the dividend growth due to a surge in company profits following last year's broad corporate tax cuts. “There was a confluence of a couple of things that contributed to dividends that won’t happen again,” Jim Tierney, chief investment officer of concentrated U.S. growth at AllianceBernstein, told the WSJ.

  • ETF Trends5 months ago

    Get Defensive With These Quality ETFs

    One way of playing some defense in volatile climates is to emphasize the quality factor. Exchange traded funds that can help with that objective include the SPDR MSCI Quality Mix USA ETF (QUS) and the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) . QUS, which is three and a half years old, tracks the equally-weighted MSCI USA Quality Mix A-Series Index, which is a combination of the MSCI USA Value Weighted, MSCI USA Minimum Volatility and MSCI USA Quality Indexes.

  • What’s Stanley Black & Decker’s Valuation?
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    As of November 26, Stanley Black and Decker (SWK) traded at ~14.8x its one-year forward earnings. In comparison, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) was trading at a one-year forward PE multiple of ~16.90x. The forward PE multiple takes future earnings into consideration.