SDY
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
Targets S&P 1500 companies that have increased dividends for at least 20 consecutive years. Higher yield than NOBL (25-year requirement). Tilted toward utilities, financials, and industrials. A classic income strategy with long dividend growth history.
TER
0.35%
AUM
$21B
Holdings
~133
Data Range
— → —
Key Facts
ISIN
US7846366085
Issuer
State Street
Benchmark
S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.35%
Assets Under Management
$21B approx.
Inception Date
2005-11-08
Domicile
US
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~133
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Who Is This ETF For?
✓Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.
Key Risks to Consider
• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.
• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).
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Data & Methodology
Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.
Data source: Yahoo Finance (SDY), SSGA (metadata)Last verified: 2026-05-06