S&P 500 Dividend Yield Nears 50-Year Low at 1.24%, Big Tech Impact

The dividend yield on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) has fallen to 1.24%, nearing a 50-year low, with the only lower point being 1.09% during the tech bubble's trough. Over the past century, the S&P 500 has averaged a 10% annual return, with roughly 30% attributed to dividends. Major companies like Microsoft (MSFT) and Nvidia (NVDA) have low or no dividends, impacting overall yield. Collectively, the 'Magnificent Seven' have lost $1.1 trillion in market cap this year, leading to calls for potential dividend payouts as earnings growth slows.