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State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
SDY performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 8, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.54% | -0.97% | +7.63% | +12.69% | +30.66% | +33.95% |
| Flows | -$75M | -$105M | -$317M | -$894M | -$5.12B | -$2.42B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF is built to track the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 155 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 8, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 155
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.92% | +10.42% | +12.14% | +14.08% |
Max drawdown | -4.82% | -7.73% | -14.33% | -15.22% |
Max drawdown duration | 91d | 99d | 254d | 107d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 127d | 63d |
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SDY?
SDY is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SDY track?
SDY tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SDY invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities. It is part of the segment: US High Dividend.
What is the expense ratio of SDY?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SDY is 0.35%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SDY launched?
SDY was launched on November 8, 2005, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SDY?
SDY is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SDY?
As of June 8, 2026, SDY manages $20.96 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SDY performed recently?
As of June 8, 2026, SDY delivered a return of 0.54% over the past month (1M performance), -0.97% over the past three months (3M), and 7.63% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SDY?
As of June 8, 2026, SDY has seen net flows of -$75M in the past month (1M flow) and -$317M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SDY pay dividends?
As of June 8, 2026, SDY has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.48%.
How many holdings are in SDY
As of April 30, 2026, SDY holds 155 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SDY?
As of April 30, 2026, SDY holds 155 securities, with 24.03% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SDY?
As of April 30, 2026, SDY holds a portfolio of 155 underlyings, with its largest positions including VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, REALTY INCOME REIT and US49177J1025. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SDY invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, SDY has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SDY focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, SDY is primarily exposed to Industrials, Utilities and Consumer Staples.
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