SPDR Dow ETF’s yield fell to 1.9% at the start of 2026, down from 2% a year earlier due to the addition of non-dividend-paying Amazon and near-zero-yield Nvidia, as 23 of 30 components posted 2025 gains. Top 10 payers average 3.3% yield, led by Verizon at 6.8%, underscoring income appeal.