SPY dividend calculator
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF
Current price $750.77
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Distribution yield1.01%
Modest yield
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Next payment expected around 7 October 2026 (estimate)
Yearly fee (TER)0.09%
The yearly cost baked into your returns
ETF quality95/100
Excellent on our cost, process and income checks
What's inside SPY?
Top holdings
- NVIDIA Corp7.5%
- Apple Inc6.6%
- Microsoft Corp4.3%
- Amazon.com Inc3.6%
- Alphabet Inc Class A3.2%
Top sectors
- Technology39.0%
- Financial Services11.1%
- Communication Services10.6%
SPY vs similar income ETFs
| Share | Yield | Yearly fee (TER) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 1.01% | 0.09% | This page |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 11.69% | 0.08% | Calculate → |
| QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.59% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
| RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 11.58% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does SPY pay per share?
- Over the last year State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF paid out about $7.52 per share, distributed quarterly.
- When is the next SPY distribution?
- Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 23 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
- What does SPY hold?
- Its biggest positions right now are NVIDIA Corp, Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp. The SPY inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.
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