PowerShares S&P 500 High Div Low Vol ETF

PowerShares S&P 500 High Div Low Vol ETF

PowerShares S&P 500 High Div Low Vol ETF (SPHD) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide exposure to S&P 500 companies with relatively high dividend yields and lower historical price volatility. The fund typically holds a concentrated basket of large-cap US stocks selected for income and stability, and it rebalances periodically to maintain its target characteristics. Investors often consider SPHD for income generation within an equity sleeve, but dividend payments and share prices can fluctuate and are not guaranteed. The ETF may be overweight in income-sensitive sectors such as utilities, real estate and consumer staples, which can affect performance during different market cycles. This information is general and educational, not personalised financial advice; suitability depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance.

Stock Performance Snapshot

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Dividend

PowerShares S&P 500 High Div Low Vol ETF has a dividend yield of 3.89%, making it a decent choice for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000 you would be paid $38.90 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Published: June 17, 2025

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Income with lower volatility

Tracks higher-yield, lower-volatility S&P 500 stocks which may appeal to income-minded investors; dividends and capital value can fall.

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Sector concentration risks

Often leans into utilities, REITs and staples, so sector trends can materially affect returns; diversification may be more limited than the full S&P 500.

Portfolio tactical use

Can be used to add an income tilt or lower volatility within equity allocations, but should complement broader diversification and long-term planning.

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