The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats were launched in 2005. This is the group of companies from the S&P 500 increasing their dividends every year for at least 25 years. The main eligibility criteria for selecting these stocks are –
- Membership of S&P 500
- The dividend must be increased for 25 consecutive years or more.
- Must have a minimum FMC (float market capitalization) of at least $ 3 billion, and
- The average daily trading value should be $5 million for the first three months.
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats List
For informational purposes, we are sharing the list of all 65 companies which are included in the S&P 500 aristocrats, so that you can easily check some of their important data, such as – Name, Sector, Ticket, Dividend Yield, and Consecutive Dividend Years.
Also See – Dividend Kings Stocks
Top Sector Weight
The highest weightage in the Dividend Aristocrats come from the Consumer staples sector, where it is at the top with 21.5%, while the Information Tech sector with 3% weightage is at the bottom –
Also See – S&P 500 Dividend Yield
Top S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF
| Symbol | Dividend Yield | Expense Ratio |
| SPYD | 4.75% | 0.07% |
| NOBL | 1.94% | 0.35% |
The Dividend Aristocrats Index has beaten the S&P 500 five times since it paid its first dividend in early 2014. The index tracks the highest-ranked U.S. stocks with at least 25 consecutive years of increasing dividends or repurchases. Since ProShares launched this fund in December 2014, it’s produced a positive return—even during slowing total returns for the S&P 500—while charging consistent annual expense ratios.
Also check – High Paying Dividend ETFs
Should You Invest In Dividend Aristocrats
When it comes to investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on dividends, there are two ways to look at things: Company size and whether you are a long-term or short-term investor. The best way to go is to consider a long-term investment approach and go with equity index funds or choose the blue-chip companies that provide high dividend pays.
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Simple But Effective: S&P 500 ETF
Data Source: Dividend Aristocrats Factsheet
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