SDYETF

The State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) is a passively managed large-cap value ETF with $22.15 billion in assets, offering a 2.36% dividend yield and 0.35% expense ratio. The fund has gained 16.92% year-to-date and carries a Zacks ETF Rank of 3 (Hold). Investors may also consider lower-cost alternatives like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard Morningstar Value ETF (VTV).

The article provides an analysis of the State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), a smart beta ETF focused on large-cap dividend aristocrats with consistent 20+ year dividend growth histories. SDY has gained 9.08% year-to-date with a 0.35% expense ratio and $20.71 billion in assets. The fund holds 158 stocks with top exposure in Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Utilities sectors, led by holdings in Verizon, Accenture, and Realty Income.