SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats

ETF description

This ETF is designed to follow the performance of a group of companies from emerging markets that have a history of paying out steady and growing dividends. The companies selected have consistently distributed dividends over a number of years, which can be seen as a sign of financial stability and well‑managed business operations. These companies are based in regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia.

This ETF may be suited to investors who want to explore opportunities in emerging markets while focusing on companies that have demonstrated a commitment to sharing their profits with investors.

Issuer details

SPDR ETFs (Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts), managed by State Street Global Advisors, are among the largest and most recognized ETFs in the world, with over $1 trillion in assets under management as of June 2024. SPDR offers a broad range of ETFs covering various market segments, including equities, fixed income, sector‑specific funds, commodities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investments. Launched in 1993 with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), the first ever ETF, SPDR ETFs are known for their strong emphasis on liquidity, transparency, and robust research and analysis. Notable ETFs in their lineup include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), and SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK), reflecting SPDR’s commitment to providing diverse and high‑quality investment options to meet the needs of various investors.

Index details

The S&P Emerging Markets High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index is designed to measure the performance of high‑dividend‑yielding companies within the S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap Index that have followed a policy of increasing or maintaining dividends for at least five consecutive years.