Is State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The article provides an analysis of the State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), a smart beta ETF focused on large-cap dividend aristocrats with consistent 20+ year dividend growth histories. SDY has gained 9.08% year-to-date with a 0.35% expense ratio and $20.71 billion in assets. The fund holds 158 stocks with top exposure in Industrials, Consumer Staples, and Utilities sectors, led by holdings in Verizon, Accenture, and Realty Income.