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The Case for the S&P Dividend Aristocrats in Today’s Market
With broad market benchmarks trading at historically low yields and elevated valuations, it’s timely to examine the performance of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats® Index Series in today’s market environment. These indices track companies with a consistent record of dividend growth and currently offer a combination of strong yields and reasonable valuations. Historically, they have also…
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A Three-Year Milestone: Revisiting the S&P 500 Sector-Neutral Dividend Aristocrats Index
In June 2023, S&P DJI expanded the S&P Dividend Aristocrats® Series with the launch of the S&P 500® Sector-Neutral Dividend Aristocrats Index. The addition proved timely, as over the past three years, the technology-driven Information Technology and Communication Services sectors have fueled much of the S&P 500’s significant gains amid the rise of AI. While…
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S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats in Focus: S&P World Ex-Australia High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Select Index
How are dividend indices helping income seekers around the world make more informed decisions? S&P DJI’s Jason Ye joins ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan for a closer look at what it takes to be a Dividend Aristocrat and how the S&P World Ex-Australia High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Select Index tracks quality dividend growers.
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S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Expands with Eight New Members in the Latest Reconstitution
The S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats® (S&P HYDA) includes large-, mid- and small-cap U.S. companies that have consistently raised their dividends for at least 20 consecutive years. This blog will examine the recent rebalance of the S&P HYDA, detailing the changes in its constituents and their distribution by size and sector. Additionally, we will highlight…
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The Market Measure: May 2025
Explore whether the S&P 500’s positive performance in 2025 may signal it’s time to look at equities elsewhere. We review recent U.S. and global market dynamics, highlight the long-term success of legends like Warren Buffett and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats and examine the challenge of consistently outperforming the market. How many active funds do…
20 Years at the Forefront of Dividend Indexing: The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats
For two decades, the S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats® has been holding its constituents to a high standard, requiring them to increase dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. This simple yet effective requirement has stood the test of time, establishing the index as one of the most recognized global dividend benchmarks. In honor of this…
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Two Decades of Dividends: A Macro Look at S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats
What are the key takeaways from the first 20 years of the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats? S&P DJI’s Rupert Watts and State Street Global Advisors’ Colin Ireland explore key lessons and potential applications for S&P HYDA in its 20th anniversary year.
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Celebrating a Decade of Outperformance: A Review of the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats
In January 2025, the S&P MidCap 400® Dividend Aristocrats® celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Reflecting on this milestone, S&P DJI has taken this as an opportunity to compare the performance of this flagship index through two distinct perspectives. The first involves analyzing its performance against a selection of actively managed U.S. value funds from the past…
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The Market Measure: February 2025
Which sectors are driving market performance, and could dispersion levels signal potential opportunities? Explore global markets, sectors, and yields across the dividend spectrum.
S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Welcomes 18 New Members in the Latest Reconstitution
The S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats® (S&P HYDA) includes large-, mid- and small-cap companies in the U.S. that have consistently raised their dividends for at least 20 consecutive years. This blog will examine the recent rebalance of the S&P HYDA, detailing the changes in its constituents and their distribution by size and sector. Additionally, we…
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