SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF

SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results corresponding to the S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Opportunities Index. This index comprises 100 emerging markets stocks selected for the highest risk-adjusted yields, after passing screens for stability, three-year dividend growth, and profitability based on positive earnings per share over the latest 12-month period. The fund offers exposure to high-dividend-paying companies across diverse sectors, with significant allocations to financials, communication services, and consumer staples, while maintaining diversification limits such as no single country or sector exceeding 25% and no individual stock over 3%. It distributes dividends quarterly, focusing on firms from developing economies that demonstrate consistent payout potential. Launched in 2011 and managed by State Street Global Advisors, SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF plays a key role in providing targeted access to income-generating equities in emerging markets, appealing to those seeking yield-oriented strategies in global portfolios.