Analyzing the Top 5 Holdings of the S&P Dividend ETF

As investors' search for yield continues, the ability for a company to continue raising payouts year after year becomes even more important. That search can begin with a group of stocks known as the Dividend Aristocrats. These companies have increased their dividend every year for at least the past 25 years. It is important to note that purchasing the top 50 Dividend Aristocrats can be accomplished through the exchange traded fund, SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY). In this article, I will break down the top five holdings of SDY. These five holdings represent some of the highest yielding stocks in the fund. Pitney Bowes (PBI) Pitney Bowes provides mail processing and integrated mail solutions in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $5.2 billion. The stock has a dividend yield of 5.7%. Pitney Bowes has grown its dividend at an annual rate of 3.3% over... Read more