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Performance
SYI.AX Performance Chart
SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI.AX) is up 9.1% since the beginning of the year. SYI.AX is currently trading at A$30 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of SYI.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,566.
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Returns By Period
SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI.AX) has returned 9.11% so far this year and 13.34% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SYI.AX has returned 8.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF
- 1D
- 0.26%
- 1M
- 2.35%
- 6M
- 9.64%
- YTD
- 9.11%
- 1Y
- 13.34%
- 3Y*
- 12.29%
- 5Y*
- 9.39%
- 10Y*
- 8.84%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
SYI.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 28, 2010, SYI.AX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.70%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.3 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SYI.AX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 30, 2020 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 27, 2020 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.16% | 5.56% | -2.75% | 1.49% | -1.08% | 3.65% | 0.96% | 9.11% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.94% | -2.13% | -1.55% | 2.38% | 3.75% | 2.90% | 1.78% | 5.73% | -2.57% | 1.72% | -3.35% | 1.90% | 14.97% |
| 2024 | 1.54% | -0.21% | 2.68% | -2.68% | -0.36% | 1.15% | 2.79% | 0.10% | 2.89% | -1.33% | 3.50% | -2.00% | 8.11% |
| 2023 | 6.17% | -3.22% | 2.14% | 0.36% | -6.16% | 3.36% | 1.81% | -0.73% | -1.27% | -2.30% | 1.66% | 6.92% | 8.25% |
| 2022 | -1.08% | 1.06% | 6.54% | 0.00% | -1.73% | -9.19% | 4.75% | 2.40% | -6.19% | 0.24% | 10.99% | -1.68% | 4.60% |
| 2021 | -2.49% | 1.62% | 2.19% | 2.99% | -0.27% | 3.95% | 2.49% | -1.36% | -4.41% | -0.32% | 4.17% | 3.74% | 12.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.48%, beta of 0.13, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 51.08% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 43.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.13 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.48%
- Beta
- 0.13
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 43.79%
- Downside Capture
- 51.08%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SYI.AX ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF (SYI.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SYI.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.04 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.24 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.06 | 1.11 | +0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.97 | 3.10 | +1.87 |
Dividends
Dividend History
SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF provided a 7.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$2.29 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$2.29 | A$3.71 | A$1.33 | A$1.39 | A$4.37 | A$1.54 | A$0.86 | A$1.89 | A$1.66 | A$1.44 | A$1.28 | A$1.78 |
Dividend yield | 7.52% | 12.66% | 4.59% | 4.98% | 16.04% | 5.05% | 3.01% | 6.48% | 6.40% | 4.92% | 4.42% | 6.59% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.23 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.32 | A$0.00 | A$1.55 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.32 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.65 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.37 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.37 | A$3.71 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.40 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.18 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.36 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.38 | A$1.33 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.41 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.36 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.50 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.13 | A$1.39 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.68 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.90 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.60 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.19 | A$4.37 |
| 2021 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.50 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.25 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.67 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.11 | A$1.54 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF was 36.94%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 269 trading sessions.
The current SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield ETF drawdown is 0.43%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-36.94%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 1y 23d | 1y 2moJan 2020 - Apr 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-23.19%Feb 2016 | 10mo 23d | 11mo 2d | 1y 9moMar 2015 - Jan 2017 | — |
-17.29%Aug 2011 | 3mo 27d | 8mo 29d | 1y 21dApr 2011 - May 2012 | — |
-15.72%Jun 2022 | 2mo 1d | 6mo 27d | 8mo 28dApr 2022 - Jan 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-15.07%Dec 2018 | 4mo 3d | 2mo 16d | 6mo 19dAug 2018 - Mar 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SYI.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.94% | -41.07% | +4.13% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.57% | -11.69% | +5.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.03% | -17.74% | +6.71% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.72% | -22.01% | +6.29% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.94% | -24.71% | -12.23% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.43% | -0.60% | +0.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.99% | -11.02% | +6.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.75% | 4.20% | -1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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