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 19 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.

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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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Current price $769.35

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Number of shares

Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Distribution growth: 6.2% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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SPY distribution health check

Distribution yield0.98%

Modest yield

Distribution frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 17 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

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What's inside SPY?

Top holdings

NVIDIA CORP7.8%
APPLE INC7.4%
MICROSOFT CORP4.6%
AMAZON.COM INC3.7%
ALPHABET INC CLASS A3.1%

Top sectors

Technology37.4%
Financial Services12.2%
Communication Services9.9%

Full holdings, sector and country look-through

SPY vs similar income ETFs

Share	Yield	Yearly fee (TER)
SPYState Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF	0.98%	0.09%	This page
QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF	11.62%	0.60%	Calculate →
RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF	11.50%	0.60%	Calculate →
HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF	11.48%	0.08%	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 19 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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