State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) ETF
Data as of October 19, 2026
Stockbruh grade: Challenging 0/3 metrics rated Sunny
What does State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF invest in?
This fund aims to replicate, before its operational costs, the overall investment performance of the S&P High Yield Dividend AristocratsTM Index. The index specifically targets corporations that have demonstrated an unbroken track record of dividend increases over two decades or more, subsequently assigning weight to these holdings based on their current dividend yield.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Rating | What it means |
|---|
| Returns (5Y CAGR) | ⛅ Moderate | ≥8% = Sunny, 1–8% = Cloudy, <1% = Thunderstorm |
| Dividends | ⛅ Moderate | Dividend yield and consistency |
| Fees (Expense Ratio) | ⛅ Moderate | <0.5% = Sunny, 0.5–1.5% = Cloudy, >1.5% = Thunderstorm |
| Price | $155.06 | Assets Under Management | — |
Common Questions
How have SDY's returns been over the last 5 years?
SDY has delivered moderate 5-year returns (1%–8% CAGR), rated Cloudy on Stockbruh's weather system. Sign up to see the full return history.
Is SDY a good ETF for beginners?
Stockbruh provides a beginner-friendly analysis of SDY covering returns (5Y CAGR), dividend yield, and expense ratio. SDY has moderate fees. Sign up free to see the full weather-rated breakdown.