SDY News and Press, SPDR S&P Dividend From 01/21/21

Given the strength in the equity market and the index trading at valuation levels that some call stretched, investors might consider dividend-paying stocks for a portion of their portfolio. One characteristic of dividend payers is that they generally hold up better in down equity mark...

It has been one year since my article covering 18 dividend-focused ETFs was published and I will be reviewing the performance of the group. The performance data showed only 1 of the 18 dividend-focused ETFs outperformed the S&P 500 since last year. I discuss some important fin...

SDY strategy and performance. Scanning SDY with quality metrics. Comparing SDY with a reference strategy and competitors. For further details see: SDY: A Good Dividend Growth ETF, Maybe Not The Best

Have you set a fitness goal for 2021? Look out for soreness. You need to keep your mind focused to overcome distractions. Time is a key ingredient to success, don't rush the process. For further details see: What To Do When Investing Gets Boring

Indicated dividend net changes (increases less decreases) for U.S. domestic common stocks increased $9.5B during Q4 vs. a decline of $2.3B in Q3 and a gain of $10.6B in year ago quarter, S&P Dow Jones Indices reported.For 2020, the net dividend rate fell $40.5B, compared to a ga...

2020 was a dumpster fire of a year, in more ways than one. I review the pivotal arguments and points I made on Seeking Alpha in 2020. I also give an all-too-rare review of my overarching investment philosophy and goal: achieving financial freedom through passive income. Lastly, I ...

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) - $0.9868.30-Day SEC Yield of 2.95% as of Dec. 17.Payable Dec 23; for shareholders of record Dec 21; ex-div Dec 18. For further details see: SPDR S&P Dividend ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.9868

The US dollar is at its weakest point in two years. We examine what a "weak dollar" means. How to hedge your portfolio while receiving high yields. For further details see: Weak Dollar? Hedge With High Dividends, Yields +9%

Amid the holiday season, there has been a surge in the number of coronavirus cases, which is keeping the markets volatile. This, along with the ultra-low interest rate environment, has made dividend stocks and ETFs a safer investment option. The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), iShares iBoxx $ High Yi...

In volatile markets, many investors like to seek haven in dividend stocks. While finding individual stocks can sometimes be tedious, ETFs can provide diversification. Here are three worth a look: SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) and the Global X...