Get Indexology® Blog updates via email.


Tag Archives: dividend income

Aug 18, 2026

Targeting the Drivers of Dividend Strength: A First Look at the S&P 500 Dividend Drivers Index

S&P Dow Jones Indices is pleased to introduce the new S&P 500® Dividend Drivers Index, which offers a holistic approach to identifying dividend-paying companies within the S&P 500. Unlike traditional approaches that emphasize a single metric—such as high yield or dividend growth—the index focuses on the key drivers of dividend strength. It combines historical and…

READ

Jul 10, 2026

Tracking High Forecast Dividend Yield in Australia: S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index

How are innovative dividend indices helping market participants make more informed decisions? Look under the hood of the S&P/ASX 200 High Yield Select Index, including how it screens to avoid potential yield traps, with S&P DJI’s Jason Ye and ausbiz’s Andrew Geoghegan.

READ

Feb 6, 2026

S&P Global Dividend 100 Index: Where High Yield Meets Quality

When selecting a high yield dividend strategy, headline yield matters—but so does the strength of the companies delivering it. The ability to sustain and grow dividends over time often depends on underlying business quality. Companies with strong profitability and resilient cash flows are typically better positioned to increase payouts and support long-term price performance. To…

READ

Jul 22, 2024

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.

READ

Jun 27, 2024

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…

READ

Jun 25, 2024

What’s It Take to Be an S&P Dividend Aristocrat?

Not all dividend strategies are created equal. Discover how the S&P Dividend Aristocrat Indices screen for companies with a long track record of stable and increasing dividends to identify quality dividend growers and avoid the dreaded dividend trap.

READ

May 16, 2024

Exploring the Characteristics of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index

Indices that not only track the broad equities market, but also offer the potential for enhanced dividends may appeal to those searching for income within the equity asset class. In this blog, we investigate what the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index has historically brought to the table, including high dividend income, superior risk-adjusted performance…

READ


Get Indexology® Blog updates via email.

Indexology® Blog
Contributors

SEE ALL