State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF
SPTMDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| September 24, 2025 | $0.23 | 2025-09-22 | 2025-09-22 |
| June 25, 2025 | $0.23 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-06-23 |
| March 26, 2025 | $0.22 | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-24 |
| December 26, 2024 | $0.25 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF has rewarded shareholders with 69 dividend payments over the past 16 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held SPTM shares during this period received a total of $27.34 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 30 days ago, on December 24, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: SPTM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 1.12%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has decreased by 45.7%, from $0.45 to $0.25.
Company News
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