Overview of SPYD: The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD), launched in 2015, offers broad exposure to the Large Cap Value category and aims to match the performance of the S&P 500 High Dividend Index, focusing on high dividend-paying stocks.
Investment Strategy: SPYD utilizes a smart beta approach, selecting stocks based on fundamental characteristics rather than market capitalization, and has a low expense ratio of 0.07%, making it a cost-effective option for investors.
Performance and Holdings: As of December 2025, SPYD has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 4.43% and a year-to-date return of approximately 5.18%, with significant allocations in the Real Estate, Financials, and Consumer Staples sectors.
Comparison with Other ETFs: Investors may also consider other ETFs like Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard Value ETF (VTV), which have larger asset bases and lower expense ratios, while traditional market cap weighted ETFs may offer lower-risk options.
Wall Street analysts forecast SPYD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SPYD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast SPYD stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SPYD is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
