# State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: SPDR · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2023-09-11 The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) aims to replicate the total return performance of the S&P Sector-Neutral High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, before deducting its operational fees and expenses. This benchmark selectively includes large, mid, and small-capitalization companies from the S&P Composite 1500 Index that have consistently increased or maintained their dividend payments for a minimum of seven consecutive years. A key feature of the index is its design to parallel the sector weighting of the S&P Composite 1500, thereby mitigating potential se... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $46.45 | | Expense Ratio | 0.05% | | Assets Under Management | $13.0M | | NAV | $46.58 | | Holdings Count | 272 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.68% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.25 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $38.92 – $47.67 | | Beta | 0.80 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3040 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-21 - Pay date: 2026-09-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does SPDG invest in? The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) aims to replicate the total return performance of the S&P Sector-Neutral High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index, before deducting its operational fees and expenses. This benchmark selectively includes large, mid, and small-capitalization companies from the S&P Composite 1500 Index that have consistently increased or maintained their dividend payments for a minimum of seven consecutive years. A key feature of the index is its design to parallel the sector weighting of the S&P Composite 1500, thereby mitigating potential sector biases. Tailored for long-term, income-focused investors, SPDG provides attractive income potential within a low-cost, core dividend fund structure, specifically engineered to reduce the impact that sector imbalances can have on dividend-centric strategies compared to broader equity markets. ### What is the expense ratio of SPDG? State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) charges an expense ratio of 0.05%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is SPDG's dividend yield? SPDG's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.68%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### How big is SPDG? State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) manages $13.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is SPDG actively managed or an index fund? SPDG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was SPDG launched? State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) launched in September 2023 and is managed by SPDR. ### Does SPDG pay a dividend? Yes, State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF (SPDG) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.68%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does SPDG pay dividends? State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is SPDG's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for SPDG was 2026-09-21. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will SPDG's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.05% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does SPDG charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from SPDG's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does SPDG cost more than a fund like VOO? SPDG's strategy (current expense ratio 0.05%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where SPDG sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to SPDG? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as SPDG (0.05%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/spdg/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.