Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

SPHD

Market cap $3.27B

Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.

Key Takeaways Dividend ETF strategies may be a place to watch right now. Investors have options like SPHD, which has outperformed the S&P 500 recently.

The Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) made its debut on 10/18/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Tony Dong is the founder of ETF Portfolio Blueprint.

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on October 18, 2012.

When markets get choppy and retirement accounts start shrinking, most retirees face the same uncomfortable tension: they need income now, but they can't afford to watch their portfolio collapse.

If you're an income investor like me, you'll always be on the lookout for ways to make your money work for you.

Dividend stocks and ETFs have staged an impressive comeback in 2026. Among those performing best this year are some previous laggards that have been largely forgotten.

Building an investment portfolio that can fund your retirement requires you to pick assets that can withstand the market's ups and downs.

Invesco S&P 500 High Div Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) try to offer a high dividend yield and lower volatility through a concentrated, defensive sector approach. SPHD's 4.67% SEC yield and monthly distributions appeal for short-term income, but long-term total returns lag due to low dividend growth and limited capital appreciation. Over 52% of SPHD is allocated to Real Estate, Utilities, and Staples, sectors currently benefiting from rotation but historically underperforming in capital growth.