SPDG: Showing Promising Initial Dividend Growth And Performance

SPDG outperformed the S&P 500 Index on a total return basis, offering a competitive 3.27% SEC yield and a low expense ratio of 0.05%. The ETF's AUM grew from under $5.5 million to over $10 million, showing increased investor interest, but that's still very low AUM. SPDG's portfolio avoids the "Magnificent 7" tech stocks, providing diversification and stability, with a forward P/E of 14.8x, indicating a value-oriented approach.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2025

SPDG: A Newer Dividend-Focused ETF Worth Some Attention

Today, we are giving the SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF a look. SPDG is focused on dividend-oriented stocks and has a yield of around 3%, but so far, it has not garnered much attention, and its AUM is low. The ETF offers a higher yield compared to the S&P 500, and it also provides broader diversification as it can incorporate small- and mid-cap holdings as well.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 8, 2024

State Street Lists SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF

State Street Global Advisors announced the launch of the SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (NYSE Arca: SPDG). The fund is designed to track the total return performance of the S&P Sector-Neutral High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index.

ETF Trends • Sep 12, 2023

State Street Global Advisors Enhances SPDR® Portfolio ETF™ Suite With New Low-Cost Dividend ETF

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced the launch of the SPDR® Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG). The fund is designed to track the total return performance of the S&P Sector-Neutral High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, which is designed to mirror the sector weights of the S&P Composite 1500® Index and includes companies that have followed a policy of increasing or.

Business Wire • Sep 12, 2023