SPYD Just Did The Unthinkable: Matching SPY In A Growth Market

The Alpha Analyst3.38K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(13min)CommentsSummarySPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) has outperformed SPY since June last year, challenging assumptions about yield-focused strategies.SPYD's equal weighting, sector diversification, and income orientation position it as a defensive core allocation amid slowing growth and tech multiple risk.SPYD is likely to match or outperform SPY in 2026, especially if tech consolidation persists and growth catalysts remain muted.My stance is Buy SPYD and Hold SPY, emphasizing diversification, income compounding, and defense against tech-driven drawdowns. gabetcarlson/iStock via Getty Images Since I recommended a Buy on the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (SPYD) in June last year, SPYD has actually outperformed even SPY despite a stellar run in the growth markets inThis article was written byThe Alpha Analyst3.38K FollowersFollowI am a stock analyst with over 20 years of experience in quantitative research, financial modeling, and risk management. My focus is on equity valuation, market trends, and portfolio optimization to uncover high-growth investment opportunities. As a former Vice President at Barclays, I led teams in model validation, stress testing, and regulatory finance, developing a deep expertise in both fundamental and technical analysis. Alongside my research partner (also my wife), I co-author investment research, combining our complementary strengths to deliver high-quality, data-driven insights. Our approach blends rigorous risk management with a long-term perspective on value creation. We have a particular interest in macroeconomic trends, corporate earnings, and financial statement analysis, aiming to provide actionable ideas for investors seeking to outperform the market.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.