ATLASState Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY): outlook, holdings and fees
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by State Street Investment Management. The expense ratio is 0.34% and the yield is 2.57%. The ten largest holdings are 21% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SDY
| Last price | $162.22 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $159.11 – $167.05 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.57% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SDY fund facts
| Issuer | State Street Investment Management |
|---|---|
| Theme | Dividend stocks |
| Assets under management | $20.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.34% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 29% |
| Inception | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of the highest dividend yielding S&P Composite 1500® Index constituents that have followed a managed-dividends policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for at least 20 consecutive years.
SDY top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture plc ACN | Technology | 3.62% |
| Verizon Communications Inc VZ | Communication Services | 2.86% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 2.17% |
| Realty Income Corporation O | Real Estate | 1.93% |
| PepsiCo Inc PEP | Consumer Defensive | 1.86% |
| Medtronic PLC MDT | Healthcare | 1.81% |
| Target Corporation TGT | Consumer Defensive | 1.81% |
| Automatic Data Processing Inc ADP | Technology | 1.55% |
| Becton Dickinson and Company BDX | Healthcare | 1.56% |
| Kenvue Inc. KVUE | Consumer Defensive | 1.44% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SDY sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 16.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 15.6% |
| Utilities | 13.1% |
| Financial Services | 11.9% |
| Technology | 11.1% |
| Healthcare | 9.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 6.3% |
| Basic Materials | 5.9% |
| Energy | 4.0% |
| Real Estate | 3.8% |
| Communication Services | 2.9% |
By region: North America 98.7%, United Kingdom 0.8%, Europe Developed 0.5%.
SDY returns and risk
| Year to date | +8.7% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +9.8% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +12.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +7.1% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +9.5% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 12.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.56 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SDY: frequently asked questions
What does SDY invest in?
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Accenture plc (3.6%), Verizon Communications Inc (2.9%), Chevron Corp (2.2%), Realty Income Corporation (1.9%), PepsiCo Inc (1.9%).
What is the SDY expense ratio?
0.34% a year: about $34.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SDY dividend yield?
2.57%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SDY go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $159.11 to $167.05 from $162.22 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SDY performed?
Year to date +8.7%, one year +9.8%, three years +12.0% a year, five years +7.1% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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