Kellogg

Gilead Sciences

Entergy

Williams

ONEOK

Kenvue Inc

International Paper

Morgan Stanley

Kinder Morgan

Boston Properties

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF

SPYD tracks an index of the 80 highest-yielding stocks selected from the S&P 500. Stocks are equally-weighted.

S&P 500 High Dividend ETF is a low-cost ETF that focuses on high-yielding dividend-paying companies in the S&P 500 index. SPYD has underperformed compared to other dividend-focused ETFs and the S&P 500 itself, especially during the pandemic. The ETF's equal-weighted index and limited number of holdings introduce tracking error and single-security risks, which together neutralize the potential benefit of high yield and S&P 500 exposure.

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SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

iShares Bitcoin Trust

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Invesco QQQ

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Rob Isbitts discusses the state of ETF business and the recent launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Value ETF

ProShares Ultra S&P 500

ProShares UltraPro S&P500

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

As the S&P 500 embarks on its bull market journey, driven by the optimism surrounding AI and expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, investors remain cautiously optimistic, closely watching corporate earnings reports and external factors that may influence market dynamics.

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The S&P 500 was up about 24% in 2023 due to cooling inflation, a less-hawkish Fed, an AI boom, a tech rally and an improvement in corporate earnings. The index may go up by a single-digit in 2024.

Guide to the S&P 500 ETF Investing

iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF

NVIDIA

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF

The January effect, while a famous market anomaly, is not as straightforward as it may seem. While Wall Street has been muted at the start of this year, it now seems that the anomaly has started to take place.

Has the January Effect Finally Taken Off? ETFs in Focus

SPYD is an ETF that tracks 80 high-yield stocks in the S&P 500 index, offering a yield of 4.66% heading into 2024. The ETF has a low expense ratio of 0.07% and compares well against its peers in terms of expenses and liquidity. However, concerns arise regarding the high turnover rate and the concentration of holdings in mid-cap and sectors exposed to interest rate fluctuations.

SPYD: No Compelling Reason To Own

Amgen

Cisco Systems

Chevron

Invesco Dow Jones Industrial Average Dividend ETF

Dow Inc

Goldman Sachs

Coca-Cola

ALPS Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

Verizon

Walgreens

The Dogs of the Dow in 2023 are up an average of just 2.8%, lagging the market by the widest amount since 2006, per Bespoke Investment Group, as quoted on Investors Business Daily. But more importantly, the Dogs of the Dow trailed the market in four of the past five years, Bespoke found.

Can Dogs of the Dow ETFs Snap Losing Trend in 2024?

While the S&P 500 may gain in 2024 due to cooling in inflation, a less-hawkish Fed, AI investing momentum, a tech rally and an improvement in the corporate earnings, presidential election can cause uncertainty in the market.

What Lies Ahead of S&P 500 ETFs in 2024?

Realty Income Corp

AT&T

One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe and generate consistent income is investing in dividend stocks. And when they're paid out by reputable companies that have raised dividends for years, they have lasting strength and stability.

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RBC Capital Markets is expecting the S&P 500 to reach a historic high in the year 2024. But JPMorgan says S&P 500 will fall next year due to challenging macro backdrop.

Can S&P 500 Jump to 5000 in 2024? ETFs in Focus

Global X SuperDividend US ETF

iShares Core High Dividend ETF

Global X Superdividend ETF

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Even if the stock or the fund falls, higher current income would go a long way in protecting investors' total returns.

Guide to High Dividend Paying ETFs

In the first half of 2023, Wall Street delivered an upbeat performance, with the S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones gaining about 14%, 29.5% and 2.4%, respectively. Better-than-expected corporate earnings and the AI boom were the key trends in the first half.

S&P 500 in Correction Zone: Time to Buy ETFs?

Alerian MLP ETF

Kraneshares China Internet And Covered Call Strategy Etf

UBS ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series B

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF

Parametric Equity Premium Income ETF

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Amplify CWP Dividend & Option Income ETF

GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF

Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF

Cboe Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge Etf

Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF

Hiya VettaFi Voices! On Friday we're hosting the Income Strategy Symposium, so keeping in the spirit of that event, I wanted to know: Where you see the best places to find income in the markets today?

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SPYD offers a high 5.23% expected dividend yield, but its constituents have negative estimated earnings per share growth, suggesting potential share price depreciation. Investors may prefer SPYD's simplistic approach of selecting the 80 highest-paying S&P 500 stocks, but it's a crucial flaw. Without any quality screens, the ETF is vulnerable in drawdowns. This article presents three other high-dividend, higher-quality ETFs to consider. Each have better track records than SPYD over the short- and long-term, and offer some potential for capital appreciation.

SPYD: 5.23% Expected Dividend Yield Comes With Huge Risks

Yield-sensitive sectors have been hit hard as Treasury rates surge, making high dividend stocks in focus. Goldman Sachs expects higher S&P 500 dividends, making quality high-yield stocks potentially appealing. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF offers low-cost exposure to high dividend-yielding companies, but caution is advised due to its value and cyclical focus.

SPYD: Big Bet On Yield-Sensitive Sectors, Sneaky Volatility

SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF

First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund

FlexShares International Quality Dividend Defensive Index ETF

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF

While the stock market has recorded an incredible rally in 2023, topping all expectations, its journey in the second half has been rough.

6 Cheap High-Dividend ETFs to Buy Now

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Johnson & Johnson

McDonald's

PepsiCo

Pfizer

QUALCOMM

SPDR Portfolio Total Stock Market ETF

Target

T. Rowe Price Group

Texas Instruments

Exxon Mobil

Bert and his wife received $3,570.87 in September dividend income. This was a 16.52% dividend increase compared to September 2022. The stock and ETF split in the month of September was 45% ETF to 55% stock. Through investment in DRIP and dividend increases, Bert saw his income grow significantly for some of his positions.

Bert's September Dividend Income Summary

ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF

ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF

Progressive financial advisors and investors have realized that a longtime popular stock market saying is not very accurate anymore, at least when it comes to investing for yield. That phrase is: “It's not a stock market, it's a market of stocks.

Sector Allocation Matters for Portfolio Dividend Yield

The resilience demonstrated by the S&P 500 is a reassuring sign for investors.

Can S&P 500 ETFs Maintain Its 5-Year Best Momentum?

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

Vanguard Information Technology ETF

Vanguard Growth ETF

With ebbing recessionary fears and a cooling U.S. economy, having a long-term investment horizon can prove to be beneficial for investors. Look at which ETFs can help investors sail through the uncertain economic landscape and yield long-term gains.

ETFs to Buy as Soft Landing Odds Improve

iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Equity markets have performed remarkably well in 2023 and could continue to defy expectations. Still, volatility or sour earnings can make investors hesitant about betting on a particular business or industry.

The Year's Top 3 Value ETFs as of August 2023

Invesco Dividend Achievers ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Enhanced Value ETF

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF

Vident Core US Equity Fund

Tech stocks have seen a stupendous rally this year helped by compelling valuation, a less-hawkish Fed and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype. But the gamechanger AI is not going to knock on the door overnight.

Is It Time for Rotation Into Broad ETFs From Tech-Heavy Ones?

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF offers a 4.65% dividend yield and is administered by State Street Global Advisors. SPYD tracks the S&P 500 High Dividend Index and includes a higher representation of mid-cap stocks compared to other dividend-focused ETFs. Despite its high dividend yield, SPYD's performance and risk/reward profile are inferior to other competitive options such as Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) and iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV).

SPYD: I Never Knew A 4.65% Yield Could Come At Such A High Price

Hormel Foods

Medtronic

If you consider "winners" as stocks that go up, then you may be looking in the wrong place for good dividend stocks to buy. If owning stocks is a bit too much for you, you can always buy a dividend-focused mutual fund.

You Don't Have to Pick a Winner in Dividend Stocks -- Here's Why

First Trust Capital Strength ETF

iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF

The Wall Street rally in the first half of 2023 involved a narrow market breadth. Hence, there were many ETF under-performers.

5 ETF Underdogs of 1H Likely to Turnaround in 2H

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