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State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.01%

The yield on cost (YOC) for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is 1.01%.

SPY Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

1.01%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy SPY today at the current stock price of $728.10 with a yield of 1.01% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (5.0% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

1.01%

YOC in 3 Years

1.29%

YOC in 5 Years

1.52%

YOC in 10 Years

2.27%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$728.10
$7.38
5.05%
15 Years

Starting Yield

1.01%

Ending YOC

2.12%

Year 15 Dividend

$15.45

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$167.92

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$7.381.01%$0.00
Year 1$7.75+5.05%1.06%$7.75
Year 2$8.14+5.05%1.12%$15.90
Year 3$8.56+5.05%1.18%$24.45
Year 4$8.99+5.05%1.23%$33.44
Year 5$9.44+5.05%1.30%$42.88
Year 6$9.92+5.05%1.36%$52.80
Year 7$10.42+5.05%1.43%$63.22
Year 8$10.95+5.05%1.50%$74.16
Year 9$11.50+5.05%1.58%$85.66
Year 10$12.08+5.05%1.66%$97.74
Year 11$12.69+5.05%1.74%$110.43
Year 12$13.33+5.05%1.83%$123.76
Year 13$14.00+5.05%1.92%$137.76
Year 14$14.71+5.05%2.02%$152.47
Year 15$15.45+5.05%2.12%$167.92

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for SPY stock is 1.01%.

About State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

The State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, or SPY, aims to replicate the total return, encompassing both price appreciation and dividends, of the S&P 500 Index, prior to its operating expenses. This underlying benchmark represents a broad cross-section of leading U.S. corporations, featuring companies across all eleven GICS industry sectors. Notably, SPY debuted in January 1993, making it the pioneering exchange-traded fund to be listed in the United States.

Boston, MA
Financial Services / Asset Management - Global
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Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management - Global