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SPY SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 7.4
- Low yield of 0.98% — typical of growth-tilted stocks
- Payout ratio not applicable for ETFs — ETF distributions are dictated by the fund's underlying holdings
- ETF structure provides built-in diversification — single-name dividend cuts have limited impact
- Mega-cap scale (>$200B) — market dominance reduces dividend pressure
Where SPY ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 147dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where SPY lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
About SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
The trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by holding a portfolio of the common stocks that are included in the index (the “Portfolio”), with the weight of each stock in the Portfolio substantially corresponding to the weight of such stock in the index.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits Dividend Safety Score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to SPY's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice.Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is SPY's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 0.98%, payout ratio —, instrument type etf — Infnits rates SPY's dividend safety profile as solid (7.4/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is SPY's current dividend yield?
SPY has a current dividend yield of 0.98% as of June 18, 2026.
How is SPY's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy SPY based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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