Compare SPYW vs. EQDS ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (December 17, 2025 - March 17, 2026) |
SPYW EQDS |
Comparison analysis State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF (SPYW) provides exposure to the High Dividend and Europe Blended Cap segments. iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF (EQDS) belongs to the Multi-Factor and Europe Large and Mid Cap segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index with SPYW using the Full replication approach and EQDS applying the Optimized sampling model. Both SPYW and EQDS distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.94% and 3.35% respectively. Industrials, Financials and Utilities are SPYW’s top sector exposures, while EQDS invests in Financials, Industrials and Utilities as its top 3. SPYW’s top underlying securities are ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL (5.05%), AGEAS(EX-FORTIS) (4.72%) and BOUYGUES (4.68%). EQDS’s top underlying securities are NOVARTIS (4.29%), ABB (3.34%) and IBERDROLA SA (3.16%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, SPYW is more expensive than EQDS, with 0.28%. SPYW has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +€4.5M vs. +€2.3M for EQDS. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +10.96bps (SPYW) and +12.43bps (EQDS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of SPYW and EQDS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
SPYW State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other European Equities ISIN IE00B5M1WJ87 | EQDS iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF - Dist - EURThis ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap European Equities Share class Dist EUR ISIN IE00BYYHSM20 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | €28.33 | €6.65 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
Total AuM of fund | €864M | |||
Base currency | EUR | EUR | ||
E/R | 0.3% | 0.28% | ||
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Investment strategy | The objective of the State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF is to track the performance of certain high dividend-yielding equity securities issued by companies from within the Eurozone. It aims to do this by tracking the performance of the S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index as closely as possible. The S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index is designed to measure the performance of the 40 highest dividend-yielding Eurozone companies within the S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI), as determined in accordance with the Index methodology, that have followed a managed dividends policy of increasing or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. | The Fund aims to achieve a return on your investment, through a combination of capital growth and income, which reflects the return of the MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield ESG Reduced Carbon Target Select Index. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -2.13% To view, create a free account | -1.23% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +5.09% | +3.75% | ||
1 year | +10.56% | +7.53% | ||
3 years | +52.03% | +41.09% | ||
5 years | +54.47% | +67.10% | ||
Month to date | -4.32% | -4.02% | ||
Quarter to date | +3.30% | +2.30% | ||
Year to date | +3.30% | +2.30% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 40 | 84 | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL AGEAS(EX-FORTIS) BOUYGUES UPM-KYMMENE OY DEUTSCHE POST UNIPOL GRUPPO FINANZIARIO GENERALI KPN-KON.NV ALLIANZ SE A2A SPA TERNA RETE ELETTRICA NAZIONALE SANOFI SA ELISA VALMET CORP KONE To view, create a free account | NOVARTIS ABB IBERDROLA SA GB00BVZK7T90 VOLVO NATIONAL GRID ENEL GLOBAL TRADING ZURICH INSURANCE AXA CAIXABANK SA MUNICH RE KBC GROEP ESSILORLUXOTTICA GENERALI DIAGEO To view, create a free account | ||
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Frequently asked questions about SPYW and EQDS
How did SPYW and EQDS perform in 2026?
As of yesterday, SPYW has delivered a year-to-date performance of 3.30%, while EQDS has returned 2.30%.
Which ETF is seeing higher flows: SPYW or EQDS?
As of yesterday, SPYW has recorded +€96M in net flows YTD, compared to -€76M for EQDS since the beginning of the year.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: SPYW or EQDS?
As of yesterday, SPYW reported a 1-year volatility of 12.90%, whereas EQDS registered volatility 12.94% over the same period.
How do SPYW and EQDS differ in sector exposure?
As of yesterday, SPYW is primarily exposed to sectors such as Industrials, weight 23.21%, Financials, weight 22.13% and Utilities, weight 20.62%. The top sectors in EQDS feature Financials, weight 27.33%, Industrials, weight 17.36% and Utilities, weight 10.03%.
How do SPYW and EQDS differ in geographic exposure?
As of yesterday, SPYW has its largest country exposures in Germany, weight 22.07%, Italy, weight 21.48% and France, weight 14.21%. The top countries in EQDS feature United Kingdom, weight 18.55%, Switzerland, weight 17.64% and France, weight 11.73%.
How do SPYW and EQDS differ in terms of holdings?
As of yesterday, SPYW include ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL, weight 5.05%, AGEAS(EX-FORTIS), weight 4.72% and BOUYGUES, weight 4.68%. The top positions in EQDS feature NOVARTIS, weight 4.29%, ABB, weight 3.34% and IBERDROLA SA, weight 3.16%.
Is SPYW or EQDS more diversified?
As of yesterday, SPYW holds 40 securities, with 55.95% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. EQDS, by comparison, includes 84 holdings and has 41.43% concentrated in its top 15.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: SPYW or EQDS?
As of yesterday, SPYW has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.94%, while EQDS offers 3.35%.
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