State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.02%
The yield on cost (YOC) for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) is 1.02%.
SPY Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
1.02%
Yield on Cost for SPY
SPY now pays $7.38 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $212.37 | 3.48% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-16) | $422.11 | 1.75% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $428.03 | 1.72% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $603.08 | 1.22% |
| Buying today(at $725.43) | $725.43 | 1.02% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 1.02% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 5.0% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
1.02%
In 3 years
1.30%
In 5 years
1.52%
In 10 years
2.28%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY).
Starting Yield
1.02%
Ending YOC
2.13%
Year 15 Dividend
$15.45
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$167.92
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $7.38 | — | 1.02% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $7.75 | +5.05% | 1.07% | $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% | 1.24% | $33.44 |
| Year 5 | $9.44 | +5.05% | 1.30% | $42.88 |
| Year 6 | $9.92 | +5.05% | 1.37% | $52.80 |
| Year 7 | $10.42 | +5.05% | 1.44% | $63.22 |
| Year 8 | $10.95 | +5.05% | 1.51% | $74.16 |
| Year 9 | $11.50 | +5.05% | 1.58% | $85.66 |
| Year 10 | $12.08 | +5.05% | 1.67% | $97.74 |
| Year 11 | $12.69 | +5.05% | 1.75% | $110.43 |
| Year 12 | $13.33 | +5.05% | 1.84% | $123.76 |
| Year 13 | $14.00 | +5.05% | 1.93% | $137.76 |
| Year 14 | $14.71 | +5.05% | 2.03% | $152.47 |
| Year 15 | $15.45 | +5.05% | 2.13% | $167.92 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
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 1.02%.
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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Global