SPDR S&P Dividend ETF is an exchange traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to replicate the price and yield of the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index. The Index measures the performance of 60 highest dividend yielding S&P Composite 1500 constituents that have followed a managed dividends policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for 25 years.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
0.0%	0.0	2.2%	3.0%	6.0%	11.7%	24.2%	34.2%	34.1%	56.3%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
0.0053	0.887	0.760	0.056

• Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

  04-16-2013 07:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America's dividend payouts are on the rise, but dividend related exchange traded funds are actually seeing yields diminish as the equities market rallies to new heights. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of dividend payments increased $14.5 billion d...

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• State Street Dividend ETF Focuses on Steady Payers

  04-12-2013 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have taken a keen interest in SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY) as a way to get exposure to steady companies that have a long history of raising dividends. For example, SDY is trending #1 this week at ETF research website XTF.com. "SDY's tracking index has...

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• Investors Play Defense with Dividend ETFs

  04-11-2013 12:15 PM by Tom Lydon

  The latest data from S&P Capital IQ suggests that investors are still taking a defensive stance, evidenced by the particular exchange traded funds they are choosing. The most popular ETFs are dividend-focused, which helps create an income stream and protect against some downs...

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• Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  04-03-2013 09:21 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have attracted investors looking for yield and a tilt to more defensive stocks and sectors. However, as a result of different index approaches, the funds can offer varying exposures to dividend paying equities. Some dividend ETFs weight individua...

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• High-Yield Bond vs. Dividend ETFs

  03-26-2013 02:15 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors are turning to junk bond and dividend ETFs for income in a low-rate environment. High-yield ETFs invest in bonds, while dividend funds target the stock market, so the two groups can perform differently. "The key is to build a portfolio with the bulk of your portfolio...

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• Quality Dividend ETFs Help Mitigate Risk

  03-18-2013 06:40 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many investors are using dividend ETFs as a way to dip a toe in the stock market with a more conservative strategy and income to boot. News over the weekend from Cyprus is a reminder of the macro risks still lingering in the market. For instance, the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF ...

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• More Dividend ETFs Hitting the Market Amid Strong Demand

  03-16-2013 06:38 AM by Tom Lydon

  There are about 50 different dividend-focused ETFs trading that use company payouts as a screening process. Some experts say the dividend sector is blowing up and competition couldn't be fiercer. "Investors have poured more than $69 billion into these products, with much of th...

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• Buyback, Dividend ETFs Boosted as Companies Return Record Cash

  03-08-2013 03:09 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the Dow Jones Industrial Average at an all-time high, Corporate America is in better shape than the average American after the financial crisis. Companies are seeing profits rise and firms are returning cash to investors at a record pace, which has provided a lift to ETFs th...

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• An ETF that Tracks Consistent Dividend Payers

  03-08-2013 06:22 AM by Tom Lydon

  One of the larger dividend ETFs is a State Street fund that focuses on companies that have a consistent dividend track record. And like most dividend ETFs, it's yielding more than the 2% currently on offer from 10-year Treasury notes. SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY) ...

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• Here are the Most-Searched ETFs

  03-03-2013 07:08 AM by Tom Lydon

  When it comes to exchange traded funds, different types of investors have different goals. For instance, institutional investors have been looking at broad equities while individual investors and advisors leaned toward income and mitigating risk. According to a list of the mos...

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• Global Dividend ETFs: State Street Readies New Fund

  03-02-2013 08:06 AM by Tom Lydon

  Rounding out its line of dividend exchange traded funds, State Street Global Advisors filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a global-oriented fund. According to the SEC filing, the SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF will try to reflect the performance of th...

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• Dividend and Buyback ETFs: A Match Made in Heaven?

  02-26-2013 06:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-themed ETFs have been all the rage with investors looking to boost income in stocks rater than bonds. Meanwhile, an ETF focused on companies that are buying back their shares has outperformed the market by a wide margin. Now, new research suggests that combining divid...

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• Investors Still Want Dividend ETFs for Yield

  01-31-2013 06:14 AM by Tom Lydon

  After finding clarity on the tax debate, investors are returning to dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds in search of yield and more conservative strategies for equities. Interest-bearing accounts like money market fund and short-term deposits are earning less than...

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• Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts

  01-02-2013 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash...

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• Dividend and Bond ETFs Will Stay Hot in 2013: S&P

  12-24-2012 12:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  As 2012 comes to an end and we head into the new year, exchange traded funds that generate income and investments that cover the international and emerging markets will continue to attract a lot of interest, S&P Capital analysts say. "Despite potentially higher taxes, divi...

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• PIMCO Total Return ETF Manager Gross Offers 5 Investing Tips

  12-24-2012 10:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  For the exchange traded fund investors who are reluctant to just sit idly by while the government hikes up taxes and diminishes overall wealth, PIMCO's resident bond guru, Bill Gross, suggests a couple of steps to hedge the pending wealth tax. Gross manages the PIMCO Total Ret...

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• A Dividend ETF That Focuses on Quality Companies

  12-20-2012 02:06 PM by Tom Lydon

  I do the "ETF of the Week" for MarketWatch every Thursday on Chuck Jaffe's MoneyLife Show where I highlight big movers and disappointments within the exchange traded fund market. This Thursday, I highlighted the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY). Despite concerns over ...

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• How to Reduce Risk with Dividend ETFs

  12-14-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors can lower risk in their stock portfolios with dividend ETFs but they should keep in mind the equity-based funds shouldn't be substituted for bonds. When playing the income game, exchange traded fund investors have been increasingly reaching for yields. According t...

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• Why There is no Substitute for Dividend ETFs

  12-13-2012 06:20 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stocks and exchange traded funds are a great income-producing investment tool and can bolster a retirement account in a yield-starved market. A dividend is also a bellwether for a high quality, stable stock that can suit any portfolio well. Investors will be hard-pressed...

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• Dividend ETFs and the Fiscal Cliff

  12-04-2012 06:27 AM by Tom Lydon

  The fiscal cliff deadline is less than a month away, and Washington is looking at higher taxes on dividends for high-income investors as a way to diminish the burgeoning deficit. Nevertheless, dividend exchange traded fund investors should not overreact to the proposed tax hikes,...

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• Dividend ETF Weights Stocks by Yield

  11-27-2012 06:37 AM by Tom Lydon

  SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: SDY) is made up of companies that have a consistent history of boosting their dividends annually for the past 25 years. The exchange traded fund sharpens its income focus even more by weighting individual stocks by their dividend yield. The...

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• Dividend ETFs 2.0

  11-15-2012 08:16 AM by Tom Lydon

  As investors hunt for yield, exchange traded fund providers are churning out more dividend stock funds to satiate the growing demand, but some are skeptical that the new wave of dividend ETFs may not be up to par with the older generation. Morningstar analyst Michael Rawson po...

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• Dividend ETFs: What Obama Win Means for Tax Rates

  11-08-2012 08:39 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Barack Obama securing a second term means the lower tax rate on qualified dividends for wealthier investors could be allowed to expire at the end of the year, impacting those who have piled into dividend-themed ETFs. Obama's re-election endangers tax breaks enacted a...

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• Tax Debate Puts Dividend, Muni Bond ETFs in Focus

  10-28-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Taxes are a sticking point going into the Presidential election, and the tax debate will put income generating stocks and municipal bond exchange traded funds into focus. With the Bush-era 15% dividend tax rate slated to expire at the end of the year, many investors are concer...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Remain Popular

  10-26-2012 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Income seeking investors continue to search out dividend exchange traded funds amid record payouts and rock-bottom Treasury yields. U.S. investors are staying local when it comes to hunting for yield. "Dividends continue to have a great year, with actual cash payments increasi...

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• Dividend and International ETFs for the U.S. Fiscal Cliff

  10-17-2012 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  The equities market and stock ETFs are in for a potential rough patch as the political uncertainty over the U.S. fiscal cliff could throw the markets into turmoil. Nevertheless, investors can hold onto dividend-paying stocks and diversify into international holdings to help weath...

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• Dividend ETFs to Reap Record Quarterly Payout

  10-11-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have honed in on dividend exchange traded funds as Treasury yields remain depressed near historical lows. Now with companies raising payouts to shareholders to record levels, dividend ETFs look like they have even more going for them. "Dividends continue to have a gr...

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• Dividend ETFs, the Fiscal Cliff and Potential Tax Hikes

  09-10-2012 06:06 AM by Tom Lydon

  If we witness another political gridlock going into the "fiscal cliff" next year, investors may see a hefty tax hike on dividend-paying exchange traded funds. Nevertheless, dividend investors shouldn't jump ship too quickly as the alternatives are still rather lackluster. Divi...

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• PowerShares Files Two Yield-Themed ETFs

  08-01-2012 04:43 PM by Tom Lydon

  Invesco PowerShares, the fourth largest exchange traded fund provider, is working on two new income generating funds, one to provide access to emerging market debt and another to dividend paying U.S. stocks. According to a SEC filing, the PowerShares S&P 500 High Dividend ...

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• Multi-Asset ETFs

  06-28-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Institutions, investors and advisors all utilize exchange traded fund products. Now, some fund products are also adding exposure to other ETFs within their own portfolios to provide regular investors with exposure to institutional quality management. The burgeoning sub-class o...

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• Reviewing the Leveraged Dividend ETNs

  06-08-2012 01:04 PM by Tom Lydon

  The voracious investor appetite for yield has led UBS to launch new exchange traded notes focused on leveraged dividend plays. The bank has developed a method for the notes to employ a 2x leverage technique which rebalances on a monthly basis. Patricia Oey of Morningstar repor...

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• Special Report: Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

  06-01-2012 08:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  As more people shift assets around to invest toward their golden years, income-seeking investors are finding less opportunities in traditional fixed-income products. Yields in CDs, money market accounts and Treasury bonds are already at their record lows after investors piled int...

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• Dividend ETFs May See Higher Payouts

  05-04-2012 09:05 AM by Tom Lydon

  With the paltry yields being offered by safe-haven Treasury bonds, alternative income-generating assets such as dividend exchange traded funds are attracting a wider audience. Dividend ETF investors may now draw upon a more diversified pool of stock components and look for higher...

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• Dividend ETFs: A Solution to Stock Picking

  05-01-2012 08:50 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend stock investors should consider diversified exchange traded funds to save time on researching individual companies and limit single-stock risk. "As great as being a dividend investor is, it does require time. Why? To find, research both potential purchases but also c...

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• State Street Rolls Out First Active ETFs

  04-27-2012 07:32 AM by Tom Lydon

  The actively managed exchange traded fund space, once pushed to the side, is now attracting a greater following, especially in the wake of highly successful PIMCO Total Return ETF (NYSEArca: BOND) launch. Now, State Street Global Advisors is testing the waters with its first acti...

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• Dividend ETFs: How to Select a Winner

  04-24-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  An income generating strategy is going to remain in focus for exchange traded fund investors, especially as Treasury bond yields remain at their lowest levels. There are several dividend ETFs to help investors navigate this trend, but it's not all about finding the fund with the ...

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• Dividend ETFs in Focus as Companies Raise Payouts

  04-05-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on a lot of cash and more companies are beginning to dole out more with dividends. With companies issuing higher payouts and bond yields still low, dividend exchange traded funds may begin to attract even greater interest. S&P 500 dividends ros...

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• Three ‘Fairly Valued’ Dividend ETFs

  04-03-2012 10:21 AM by John Spence

  Dividend ETFs have been enormously popular the past year but investors should be careful to temper their expectations. A rising stock market means valuations aren't as cheap, while conservative investors need to remember equities are more volatile than bonds. "Tread cautiously...

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• No Free Lunch: The Risks of Dividend ETFs

  02-23-2012 12:38 PM by John Spence

  Investors trying to bolster yield in their portfolios have made dividend exchange traded funds one of the hottest investments the past two years. There is speculation Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL) may announce a dividend at its shareholder meeting Thursday, which could drive further int...

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• Total Return: Why Dividends Matter for ETFs

  02-17-2012 07:30 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many income-focused investors are using dividend exchange traded funds to anchor the equity component of their portfolio. Dividend ETFs are more volatile than bonds, but some investors like the combination of yield and chance for capital appreciation. As we witnessed in 2011, ...

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• Best Dividend ETFs

  02-16-2012 07:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have become a key component holding for many investors, especially for those looking for that extra bit of cash on the side. Dividend ETFs specifically pick out companies known for their dividend yields, but among the ETF universe, the markets m...

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• Is There a Bubble in Dividend ETFs?

  02-14-2012 09:43 AM by John Spence

  Investors fed up with rock-bottom interest rates and Treasury yields have piled into dividend-paying stocks, and dividend exchange traded funds outperformed the market by a wide margin last year. However, rich valuations in some dividend stocks and proposals to raise tax rates on...

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• ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Dividend ETF

  01-24-2012 07:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), part of an ongoing series. Assets: $8.7 billion. Objective: The SPDR S&P Dividend ETF tries to reflect the performance of the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, which holds the 60-highest dividend yielding co...

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• Can Dividend ETFs Maintain Their Winning Ways?

  01-04-2012 02:16 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds in the U.S. large cap category managed to beat the S&P 500 in 2011 while raking in plenty of cash as investors hungry for income looked far and wide for alternatives to bond funds. Market volatility doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon ...

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• ETF Focus: Dividend Funds in 2012

  12-22-2011 02:03 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds made a big splash in 2011 and most held up much better than the S&P 500 as investors were drawn to safety and income. Yet looking ahead to next year, there are increasing concerns that this strategy could be a "crowded" trade and that dividend ...

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• Four Dividend ETFs with Growth Potential

  12-12-2011 11:47 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have seen intense interest from investors in 2011 as they seek shelter from market volatility in stable sectors and an income stream. For example, investors have flocked to utilities ETFs due to their conservative reputation and enticing dividend...

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• Dividend ETFs Are Not All The Same

  11-09-2011 02:55 PM by Tom Lydon

  With the yields in the Treasuries market at historic lows, dividend stock exchange traded funds (ETFs) have attracted the attention of investors. But with so many to choose from, fund providers seeking to enter this ETF space will have to have a leg up on the competition. For ...

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• Index ETFs with Active Strategies

  11-08-2011 01:24 PM by Tom Lydon

  Some exchange traded funds blur the line between active and passive management. For example, many ETFs track hand-tailored indexes that incorporate active strategies in an effort to produce superior performance. The new "strategy-based" ETFs, not unlike actively managed funds,...

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• S&P 500 ETFs Testing 200-Day Average

  11-07-2011 03:43 PM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Exchange traded funds indexed to the S&P 500 briefly rose above their 200-day simple moving average, a key technical indicator, in late October before stumbling into November. The U.S. stock index nearly hit 1,300 before pausing. Profit taking as well as opportunistic shor...

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• Emerging Market, High-Yield Bond ETFs Lead October Inflows

  11-04-2011 09:51 AM by John Spence

  Investors piled into riskier exchange traded funds during October's rally, with ETFs tracking emerging markets and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds among the inflow leaders. The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (NYSEArca: EEM) was the top-selling U.S.-listed ETF in October, accord...

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• Dividend ETF Gets Warm Reception in Europe

  11-02-2011 02:33 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds have been big sellers this year in the U.S., and now a new equity-income ETF launched in Europe is off to a fast asset-gathering start. According to State Street Global Adviors, the SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats pulled in $100 million in t...

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• A Closer Look at Vanguard's High Dividend ETF

  10-20-2011 02:45 PM by Tom Lydon

  We've been covering dividend exchange traded funds a lot lately because investors can't seem to get enough information on these top-selling ETFs. Some of the largest dividend ETFs by assets have seen impressive inflows in 2011. Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: ...

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• A Quartet of Dividend ETFs

  10-19-2011 09:17 AM by Tom Lydon

  It's not surprising that dividend exchange traded funds have been all the rage lately. Investors are looking for safety and yield, and dividend ETFs offer a low-cost, transparent way to invest in a basket of companies and mitigate single-stock risks. Money Morning points to...

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• Dissecting Two Large Dividend ETFs

  10-13-2011 02:31 PM by Tom Lydon

  Income-seeking investors are taking a closer look at dividend-paying exchange traded fund options in the ongoing hunt for returns in a low-yield environment. Many dividend ETF searches begin with the largest funds by assets with a diversified approach. Matt Krantz for USA Toda...

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• S&P's Best Dividend ETF Picks

  10-11-2011 09:17 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors' hunger for yield has caused many to sniff around dividend exchange traded funds to boost income in their portfolios. "With interest rates relatively low, we believe that many investors are increasingly starved for income. As a result, we think more attention has bee...

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• Dividend ETFs See Performance Diverge on Sector Allocations

  09-30-2011 08:38 AM by John Spence

  Investors have been flocking to dividend exchange traded funds, but the performance of these income-themed ETFs can vary from product to product based on the index's strategy, sector allocations and other factors. "Dividend paying stocks are supposed to be the 'Easy Button' of...

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• Dividend ETFs Under the Microscope

  09-28-2011 09:10 AM by Tom Lydon

  New dividend exchange traded funds have hit the market this year in response to investor interest. The low-yield environment in bonds has given dividend-paying companies the spotlight, especially as some have higher yields than the 10-year Treasury note. Some of the new funds ...

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• Defensive Sector ETFs, Dividend Payers Guard Against Volatility

  09-26-2011 08:59 AM by Tom Lydon

  Many investors are turning to traditional defensive sectors and dividend exchange traded funds to weather the volatility in the stock market. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEArca: SPY) fell 6.6% last week on worries Greece will default and accelerate the European debt crisis. The...

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• Dividend ETFs Spike As Market Volatility Increases

  09-21-2011 05:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) have experienced rapid growth this year, with many of them doubling their growth, according to a report from Morningstar. Inflows to this sector really spiked in August, proving investors are still searching for yield and stability in...

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• Dividend ETFs in Focus as S&P 500 Yield Exceeds 10-Year

  09-12-2011 11:35 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds continue to increase in popularity as income-famished investors look beyond bond markets for yield. There has been about $12.6 billion in inflows to dividend-stock ETFs this year. Treasury yields are falling as and bond prices are rising as i...

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• Dividend ETFs Set to Benefit from Higher Payouts

  09-07-2011 03:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds are set to profit from higher payouts from corporate America, but income-starved investors should keep in mind that stocks are more volatile than bonds. If the economy worsens, investors in equity-linked ETFs may suffer capital losses that could swa...

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• Investors Discover Dividend ETFs in Quest for Yield

  09-01-2011 01:34 PM by Tom Lydon

  The paltry interest rates in U.S. Treasuries have driven income-starved investors to other areas of the market for yield, including exchange traded funds that concentrate on dividend-paying stocks. "We continue to focus on companies that have the ability to generate strong lev...

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• Investors Tap ETFs to Trade Volatile Markets

  08-25-2011 08:51 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds have seen volume rise during the market's recent volatility as investors use the financial products for specific sector trades and to hedge risk. ETFs have made navigating a bumpy market somewhat easier, with choices ranging from leveraged and short vehic...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Dividend Funds

  08-23-2011 10:21 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Market turmoil such as what we have faced recently in equities often causes "value" investors to come out of the woodwork and start hunting for potential bargains. One investment strategy that seems to gather steam when equity indices have fallen sharply from their highs is th...

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• S&P’s Favorite Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2011 02:48 PM by Tom Lydon

  S&P 500 exchange traded funds were fighting to stay in positive territory for the year in Wednesday's volatile trading. But Standard & Poor's equity analyst Todd Rosenbluth notes the broad benchmark is stronger with a positive return for 2011 when factoring in dividend...

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• Hunting for Yield with ETFs

  07-28-2011 01:04 PM by John Spence

  With bond interest rates so low, many investors are looking for relatively safe places to park their cash while also earning a reasonable yield. Many stock-based exchange traded funds specialize in dividend-paying companies and sectors, and they may appeal to investors with a ...

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• Ritholtz Likes Total Market, Dividend ETFs

  05-18-2011 10:08 AM by John Spence

  Barry Ritholtz, chief executive at quantitative research firm Fusion IQ, in a Forbes interview says the firm is long the market and its holdings include exchange traded funds tracking the total stock market and dividend stocks. "We're now about 86% long and have been for some ...

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• Dividend ETFs to Consider as Companies Boost Payouts

  04-21-2011 10:51 AM by John Spence

  More companies such as General Electric (NYSE: GE) are raising their dividends this earnings season as they return cash on the books to shareholders. At the same time, equity investors seeking safety and income have moved into dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in ...

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• Dividend Surge Puts Specialized ETFs In Focus

  04-01-2011 05:39 AM by John Spence

  Dividend funds, one of the fastest growing segments in the exchange traded fund (ETF) business, could get more attention on news the dividend payout by S&P 500 companies grew by a record $16.6 billion in the first quarter. Since the start of the year, 117 companies in the ...

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• How ETFs Reinvest Dividends

  10-27-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) have become a hot ticket as interest rates sink. But reinvesting those dividends works a little bit differently than what new ETF investors might be used to. Matt Krantz for USA Today reports that most mutual fund companies offer to reinve...

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• The Dividend ETF Comeback

  10-21-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investing in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs) come with a variety of risks, but stashing away some cash into some investments that yield dividends may help mitigate some of those risks while generating extra income. Solid corporate earnings from a number of large c...

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• ETFs to Cope With Market Uncertainty

  09-18-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  After closing out a dismal August, the markets seem to have stabilized in September. Make no mistake: the economy is still working out its kinks, which means you need to stay on your guard and know which exchange traded funds (ETFs) are best when the going gets rough. Income...

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• How to Easily Find High-Yielding ETFs

  09-16-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It's all about the Benjamins for investors these days. If you're one of the many seeking exchange traded funds (ETFs) with yield, we have a few solutions. 1. The ETF Analyzer. There's no easier way to find and sort ETFs by yield. When you're in the Analyzer, simply click "expa...

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• Getting Paid in a Volatile ETF Market

  09-03-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It may be a tough time to trade in the markets and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but that doesn't mean that there aren't some good picks still out there. Dividend-related ETFs are attracting more investors who want some stable returns in a volatile market. Dividend-yielding in...

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• ETFs That Yield More Than Your Savings Account

  08-26-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Commercial banks stay operational by lending at higher rates and letting customers save at dirt cheap rates. But have you seen those rates on savings accounts? They make Treasury bonds look like they're giving cash away. There are many exchange traded funds (ETFs) that may be a b...

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• ETFs to Look At In a Low-Yield World

  08-17-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  I you're looking for high yields, don't count on finding it in Treasuries. Don't fret - there are plenty of other places you can get it. Analysts weigh in on what asset classes and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are going to give the best yields in this climate. David Bogoslaw f...

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• Dividend Paying ETFs: Where to Look

  08-17-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The tax cuts implemented by the Bush administration could soon be coming to an end. If you are affected by this change, it may also be prudent to look over your holdings of dividend income and related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Companies have heavily cut costs and spending ...

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• Dividend ETFs: Which Sectors Are Best?

  08-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded fund (ETF) investors are looking for income, and they're not finding it in Treasury bonds. That's part of the reason dividend ETFs are so appealing right now. But not every sector is handing them out in equal measure. Nilus Mattive for Money and Markets has fou...

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• Why It's Time to Think About Dividend ETFs

  08-03-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporate America is sitting on $1.24 trillion in spare change. After a short stint spent on cost-cutting measures, corporations are now thinking about putting that money to work in addition to increasing dividends and spending more on stock buybacks. The flurry of corporate acti...

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• Tom Lydon Picks His ETF Spots on CNBC

  07-29-2010 09:15 AM by Heather Hayes

  Tom Lydon appeared on CNBC to discuss the tepid economy and where he thinks we're headed next. While he was at it, he tossed in a few ETF picks for investors looking for some opportunities. Watch to find out what they are!

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• Dividend ETFs: Aristocrats and Achievers

  07-27-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  In this day and age of low, low yields, investors are on the prowl for some income. One place you can find it is in dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) - especially in the cream of the crop: aristocrats and achievers. Beyond the regular type of dividend-paying companies - so...

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• Dividend ETF Plays for Hiked-Up Payouts

  06-10-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors may be uncertain these days, taking refuge in safe-havens and volatility hedging exchange traded funds (ETFs). But corporate America doesn't seem so concerned, and several big companies are hiking their dividends. Corporate America is giving investors reason to cheer...

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• 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Money With ETFs in Turbulent Markets

  05-18-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  While the situation is Greece is approaching some semblance of a resolution, the global economy is far from out of the woods. We may continue to see bumps on the road back, but with these exchange traded funds (ETFs), you can help protect your assets. First things first. Don't...

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• As Companies Hike Dividends, These ETFs Can Play Them

  05-18-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  One byproduct of a recovering economy is increased dividend payouts from some of the nation's largest companies, and the number of companies doing so has hit records. As luck would have it, many of them are holdings in top exchange traded funds (ETFs). A record 22 companies re...

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• The S&P 500: One Index, Many ETF Plays

  04-30-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Whether you're a bear or a bull, the S&P 500 is one of the best indicators our economy has. Regardless of your views, there are several S&P 500 exchange traded funds (ETFs) that can help accomplish different goals. There is no telling what the markets are going to do ...

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• Why Now May Be the Time for Dividend ETFs

  04-29-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The threat of high inflation looms large in the wake of the U.S. government's loose fiscal policy. That's why it will be important to find a source of investment income that will rise with inflation and help you keep all your retirement plans intact. Fortunately, dividend-focused...

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• ETFs to Earn Income When Yields Elsewhere Are Low

  04-16-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Yields on money funds and Treauries aren't inspiring much elation. But there are still some ways to get some substantial yields on money that would otherwise just sit there, as long as you know where to look. Want a hint? Exchange traded funds (ETFs). If you see higher yields ...

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• Dividend ETFs That Beat Warren Buffett's Yield

  04-13-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividends are a great way to earn some cash on your investments. Just ask billionaire Warren Buffett, who netted a cool $43 million in dividends through his personal portfolio. You can do likewise, albeit on a smaller scale, with exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in a dive...

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• Looking for Income? The Case for Dividend ETFs

  04-05-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) lagged in 2009, but don't let that stop you from taking another look in 2010. Many companies are reinstating and even raising their dividends now that the economy is getting some color in its cheeks. Investors are lookin...

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• How Dividend ETFs Can Add Oomph to Your Portfolio

  03-29-2010 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks have always found a home in portfolios, especially after a bear market, when investors want a reliable source of income. A good way to gain exposure to the variety of dividend-paying companies out there is through a dividend exchange traded fund (ETF). "...

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• ETF Spotlight: SPDR S&P Dividend (SDY)

  03-04-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  ETF Spotlight on SPDR S&P Dividend (NYSEArca: SDY), part of a weekly series. Assets: $1.3 billion Objective: Tracks the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index (SPHYDATR), which consists of the 50 highest dividend yielding companies in the S&P Comp...

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• Why Dividend ETFs Could Have a Solid 2010

  12-23-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Investors hunting for dividends may have been left disappointed this year. Dividend payouts are set to decline 21% this year from 2008. But 2010 could bring better opportunities for dividend-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). Dividend-yielding stocks tended to lag the broad...

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• Dividend vs. Growth ETFs: Why Dividend Has Outperformed

  10-16-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As a portfolio is being built, it's important to consider the strategy or type of exchange traded funds (ETFs) to have in play. One issue to consider is whether it's better to have dividend or growth in your portfolio. Investors looking for dividend-paying stocks will encounte...

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• 10 Dividend-Yielding ETFs

  05-08-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend-paying stocks are an investor favorite, and many of the dividend focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) give investors better coverage with less risk than found in single stocks. Some of the dividend-focused ETFs are so diversified that they could stand in as core hold...

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• How to Safely Access High Yields With ETFs

  03-17-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  As stock and exchange traded fund (ETF) prices decline, dividend yields are on the upswing. But are some too high to be safe? There are still good yields (yield is the annual dividend divided by the stock price) to be found by investors who can discriminate between the good an...

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• What If Dividend ETFs Are Losing More Than They Yield?

  02-18-2009 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  During this crazy bear market and market meltdown, optimistic investors have been turning to dividend-rich exchange traded funds (ETFs) to answer their prayers. But what if the funds have lost more than what they yield? What's the point of them then? One reader of ours wonders: ...

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• Keeping Dividends, ETFs From Going the Way of the Dodo

  10-23-2008 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend yields are at decent levels right now, benefiting related exchange traded funds (ETFs), but some say we shouldn't rest on our laurels. Last month the credit and housing markets turned over and sent dividends out of the roof to their highest levels in a decade. David G...

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• Dividend ETFs Are Put Together In Different Ways

  07-28-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Dividend investing with exchange traded funds (ETFs) has had enough time in the game to see which ones are the most successful. Dan Caplinger for The Motley Fool reports that after the tech bubble in the 1990s, dividend investing came back into style and Wall Street responded ...

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Number of Holdings: 85

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
2.5%	T	AT&T Inc	Utilities	202494830000	United States
2.4%	PBI	Pitney Bowes Inc	Technology	3098720000	United States
2.3%	HCP	HCP Inc	Real Estate	24242180000	United States
2.2%	ABBV	AbbVie Inc	Real Estate	70727810000	United States
2.1%	ED	Consolidated Edison ...	Utilities	18645660000	United States
1.8%	LEG	Leggett & Platt Inc	Real Estate	4692840000	United States
1.8%	APD	Air Products & Chemi...	Real Estate	18644700000	United States
1.8%	NNN	National Retail Prop...	Real Estate	4718680000	United States
1.8%	GD	General Dynamics Cor...	Technology	26573770000	United States
1.8%	KMB	Kimberly-Clark Corp	Real Estate	40539680000	United States

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