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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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Unveiling the Dow Jones Japan Select Dividend Index
Japanese dividend payouts are meaningfully higher in cash terms than they were a decade ago, bringing Japan more in line with other developed markets. Importantly, dividend growth is now increasingly anchored in formal dividend policy. This shift matters for market participants seeking both yield and exposure to Japanese equity markets by setting expectations around dividend…
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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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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.
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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…
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