SDY
SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
SDY at a glance
SDY (SPDR S&P Dividend ETF) currently pays a 2.6% distribution yield, paid quarterly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $260 a year, or roughly $21.67 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #207 of the 218 income ETFs we track.
It charges an expense ratio of 0.35%, which is cheaper than most the ETFs we track (about $35 a year per $10,000 invested) and it manages $22.1B in assets, making it one of the 30 largest funds in our database.
Yield is only half the story. SDY's total return since it launched on November 8, 2005 is +473% (about +8.7% per year), and the share price is not below where it started, so there is no price decay flag.
How much will SDY pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full SDY dividend calculator →
Where SDY ranks
#207 of 218 among income ETFsBetter than 5% of funds → see the listFee rank (lowest)
#18 of 170 cheapest firstBetter than 90% of funds → see the listSize rank
#24 of 271 by assetsBetter than 91% of funds → see the listAnnualized return rank
#94 of 142 funds with 1+ yearBetter than 34% of funds → see the list
ETFs similar to SDY
| ETF | Yield | $10K / yr | Expense | AUM | Annualized | Price decay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 2.6% | $260 | 0.35% | $22.1B | +8.7% | No | This fund |
| NOBLProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 2.1% | $210 | 0.35% | $11.4B | +10% | No | Compare |
| FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF | 2.8% | $280 | 0.15% | $10.4B | +13% | No | Compare |
| DVYiShares Select Dividend ETF | 3.3% | $330 | 0.38% | $23.1B | +8.8% | No | Compare |
| VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.5% | $250 | 0.04% | $82.3B | +9.1% | No | Compare |
| SPHDInvesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | 3.6% | $360 | 0.30% | $3.4B | +9.0% | No | Compare |
| SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.0% | $300 | 0.06% | $112B | +13% | No | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is SDY's dividend yield?
SDY currently has a distribution yield of 2.6%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does SDY pay dividends?
SDY pays quarterly, which is about 4 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in SDY pay?
At a 2.6% yield, $10,000 in SDY pays about $260 a year, or roughly $21.67 a month before taxes.
What is SDY's expense ratio?
SDY charges 0.35% a year, about $35 for every $10,000 invested.
Does SDY have price decay?
No. SDY's share price is not below where it started. Its total return since inception is +473%.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. ETF data comes from the TopETFs database, refreshes daily and may be delayed, incomplete or outdated. Yields are trailing distribution yields and payouts can change or stop. Total return is since the fund's inception. Price chart and quote provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Always check the fund issuer's website and prospectus before investing. Full disclaimer.
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