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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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Dividend Growth and Equity Participation: Insights from the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index
As the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hovers above 4.0%, it’s possible that market participants can find yields without assuming excessive risk. However, a significant challenge remains: protecting against inflation and preserving purchasing power. For example, due to inflation, USD 1,000 in December 2005 was equivalent to only USD 606 as of June 2025. In contrast,…
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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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Strong since Launch: The S&P 500 High Dividend Growth Index
While the market offers many dividend strategies, few incorporate dividend forecasts to provide a forward-looking assessment. The S&P 500® High Dividend Growth Index utilizes the industry-leading S&P Global Dividend Forecasting dataset to select constituents from the S&P 500 that are projected to have the highest dividend yield growth. This innovative index applies a unique methodology,…
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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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S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Rebalance: Erie Indemnity Company, Eversource Energy and FactSet Research Systems Are the Latest Additions
The S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats® tracks an elite group of companies that have raised their dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. This index has just concluded its annual reconstitution, which was effective at the market close on Jan. 31, 2025. Erie Indemnity Company, Eversource Energy and FactSet Research Systems have been added, which…
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S&P Dividend Aristocrats and the Search for Income
A company’s dividend track record is often seen as a sign of corporate maturity and balance sheet strength, but not all dividend strategies are created equal. Join S&P DJI’s Anu Ganti, Ben Voros and Elizabeth Bebb for an exploration of what makes the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index Series unique.
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A Strong Start for the Newly Launched S&P 500 High Dividend Growth Index
Last December, in a prior blog, we introduced the S&P 500® High Dividend Growth Index, an innovative index that utilizes the S&P Global Dividend Forecasting Dataset to incorporate a forward-looking assessment when selecting constituents. The index is unique since it tracks companies in the S&P 500 that have not only consistently grown their dividends in…
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S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Performance during Past Macroeconomic Cycles
The S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats® tracks companies that have grown their dividends for a period of at least 20 consecutive years, offering equity participation and the potential for enhanced dividend income. Our recent blog highlights that the dividend growth rate for the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats has exceeded inflation over the long term…
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