SPYD ETF

SPYD offers higher yields but suffers from higher volatility, lower returns, and limited dividend growth, making it less attractive than other dividend ETFs. SPYD's strategy of selecting the top 80 high-yield S&P 500 stocks leads to inconsistent dividends and higher risk compared to competitors. SPYD's tax inefficiency due to extensive REIT holdings further diminishes its appeal for those investing in non-registered accounts.

Making its debut on 10/21/2015, smart beta exchange traded fund SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

High-yield stocks, though less popular recently, offer diversification and defensive positioning benefits amid anticipated stock market underperformance and economic slowdown. SPYD provides exposure to high dividend yield U.S. stocks, with a low expense ratio and defensive sector allocation. While high-yield stocks can outperform in downturns, dividend growth investing has historically provided superior long-term returns with lower volatility.

If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market, look no further than the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 10/21/2015.

SPYD and SPHD both screen stocks for high dividends from the S&P 500. SPHD adds in a low-volatility screen. This article seeks to answer the question of whether this is beneficial. The funds compare very easily and have very close performance, but one edges out the other just slightly.

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) made its debut on 10/21/2015, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF provides an alluring dividend yield over 4% and a low expense ratio. Real estate stocks make up the lion's share of the fund, while utilities and financials are also prominently featured.

Launched on 10/21/2015, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market.

SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500® High Dividend ETF (SPYD) offers a 4.07% yield but lacks a sophisticated selection process. SPYD's equal weighting and lack of quality filters result in inclusion of underperforming stocks. SPYD is suitable for those seeking REIT exposure, but PEY is better for income, and FDL offers superior total returns.