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The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SPYD) tracks the S&P 500 High Dividend Index. The selection criteria are a ranking of announced indicated dividend for the next year divided by the share price at
SPYD Delivers Stability In Unstable Times
Summary
- SPDR® Portfolio S&P 500® High Dividend ETF offers a high, stable yield above 4%, with equal weighting and a focus on income over growth, making it ideal for income-oriented investors.
- The ETF's sector allocation favors REITs, utilities, and defensives, providing resilience across macro environments and cushioning downside risk.
- Compared to peers like VYM, VIG, and DHS, SPYD delivers superior total returns and yield, with manageable drawdowns and lower concentration risk.
- I rate SPYD a Buy for its versatility as a value, income, and defensive ETF—especially suitable for reallocating from growth exposure in uncertain markets.
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