QVAL vs SDY
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF compared with State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
QVAL
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
SDY
State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- SDY yields more today: 2.32% vs 1.53% (forward).
- QVAL has grown its payout faster: 14.4%/yr vs 7.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year QVAL delivered the higher total return: +37.2% vs +15.8% (price change plus payouts).
- QVAL is cheaper to own: 0.28% vs 0.35% expense ratio.
- SDY has the steadier distribution: consistency 90/100 vs 76/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | QVAL | SDY |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $63.15 | $158.40 |
| TTM yield | 1.39% | 2.38% |
| Forward yield | 1.53% | 2.32% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.964 | $3.668 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Dec 28, 2026 (est.) | Dec 21, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.28% | 0.35% |
| 1-year payout growth | +30.8% | +3.6% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +14.4% | +7.4% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 2 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 76/100 | 90/100 |
| 1-year total return | +37.2% | +15.8% |
| 1-year price return | +35.4% | +13.1% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 599.1M | 20.4B |
| Years paying | 11.8 | 20.9 |
| Sector / category | Mid-Cap Value | Mid-Cap Value |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| QVAL | SDY | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 158.4 | 63.1 |
| Income per year | $153 | $232 |
| Income per month (avg) | $13 | $19 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model QVAL · Model SDY
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| QVAL Dec 28, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.241 | Est. |
| QVAL Mar 29, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.241 | Est. |
| QVAL Jun 28, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.241 | Est. |
| SDY Dec 21, 2026 | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.917 | Est. |
| SDY Mar 22, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | $0.917 | Est. |
| SDY Jun 21, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | $0.917 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
QVALSDY
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, QVAL or SDY?
SDY currently has the higher trailing yield: QVAL yields 1.39% and SDY yields 2.38%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do QVAL and SDY pay?
QVAL pays every quarter and SDY pays every quarter. QVAL's next ex-date is Dec 28, 2026 and SDY's is Dec 21, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, QVAL or SDY?
QVAL has grown its payout faster: 14.4%/yr vs 7.4%/yr over the last 5 years.
Is QVAL or SDY better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. QVAL and SDY differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.