Index Description
The Zacks Sustainable Dividend Index seeks to maximize dividend income by selecting dividend-paying stocks from the largest 1,500, by market capitalization, U.S.-listed equities as well as outperform, on a risk-adjusted basis, the S&P 1500 Dividend Index and other dividend benchmarks. The Index constituent selection methodology utilizes multi-factor proprietary selection rules to identify those stocks that offer the most attractive risk/return potential. The Index, seeking to maximize dividend sustainability at the time of each rebalance, is designed to eliminate companies that have recently paid a dividend and include those companies that are expected to pay dividends. The Index is adjusted on a monthly basis.
Symbol |
Company Name |
Index Weight |
---|---|---|
BKE | Buckle Inc | 3.11% |
SSW | Seaspan Corp | 2.66% |
F | Ford Motor Co | 2.37% |
TLRD | Tailored Brands Inc | 2.13% |
T | AT&T Inc | 2.13% |
VZ | Verizon Communications Inc | 1.93% |
GPS | Gap Inc | 1.91% |
KSS | Kohls Corp | 1.88% |
CBL | CBL & Associates Properties Inc | 1.86% |
AEO | American Eagle Outfitters Inc | 1.85% |