SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF (SPHY)
| Assets | $8.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.05% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 368.60M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.79 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.56% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,168,758 |
| Open | 23.66 |
| Previous Close | 23.67 |
| Day's Range | 23.66 - 23.70 |
| 52-Week Low | 22.21 |
| 52-Week High | 24.07 |
| Beta | 0.39 |
| Holdings | 1928 |
| Inception Date | Jun 18, 2012 |
About SPHY
Fund Home PageThe SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF (SPHY) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the ICE BofA US High Yield index. The fund tracks an index that measures the performance of USD-denominated junk bonds. SPHY was launched on Jun 18, 2012 and is issued by State Street.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.14641 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.14582 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.14649 | May 6, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.14766 | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.14764 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.15269 | Feb 6, 2025 |
Performance
SPHY had a total return of 10.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.92%.
News
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SPHY: Giving Up High Yields For Investment Grade (Rating Downgrade)
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SPHY ETF: Be Very Careful (Rating Downgrade)
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SPHY: Junk Bond Spreads Are Far Too Low Given Debt Maturity Wall
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3 Reasons To Invest In High-Yield Corporate Bond ETF SPHY
SPHY offers diversified exposure to high-yield corporate bonds with a strong 7.4% dividend yield. SPHY has an expense ratio of 0.05%, lowest in its peer group. An overview of the fund follows.
SPHY ETF: Rare Opportunity For Price Gains
Key indicators suggest the SPDR® Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF might benefit from price returns in the coming quarters. Although the exchange-traded fund's historical returns primarily derived from di...