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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…
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The S&P Developed Ex-North America Dividend Growers Index: Dividend Discipline, Defensive Characteristics and Outperformance
In November 2025, S&P DJI expanded its S&P Dividend Growers Index Series by launching the S&P Developed Ex-North America Dividend Growers Index. Like its counterparts, the index focuses on companies with a consistent history of dividend payments, while excluding those with the highest yields to help reduce the risk of yield traps.1 Over the back-tested…
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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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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.
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Tracking Shareholder Yield with Indices
How can a disciplined capital return strategy influence performance? Get to know the S&P 500 Resilient Shareholder Yield Index.
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The Anatomy of Resilience: The S&P 500 Resilient Shareholder Yield Index
Equity markets have experienced volatility YTD, with Q1 2026 drawdowns driven by geopolitical uncertainty and stretched valuations giving way to a strong rebound in April and May. Amid these market swings, the S&P 500® Resilient Shareholder Yield Index has stood out. Shareholder yield combines dividends, share buybacks and net debt reduction into a single metric…
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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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Forecasting Tomorrow’s Dividends: Introducing the S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Growth Index
Introduction As an industry leader in dividend index development, S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is committed to launching new and innovative dividend indices across global markets. The newly launched S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Growth Index reflects this, representing the first application of the S&P Global Market Intelligence Dividend Forecasting Dataset within the S&P/TSX Composite…
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S&P/ASX Sustainability Screened Dividend Opportunities Index: 2025 Performance Review
The S&P/ASX Sustainability Screened Dividend Opportunities Index delivered a standout performance in 2025, establishing itself as the best performer among all the S&P Factor Indices in the Australian equity landscape. The index posted a robust calendar year return of 21.22%, outpacing the S&P/ASX 300 by 10.9% (see Exhibit 1). In addition to its recent outperformance,…
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