On Thursday, NetApp, Inc. (NTAP) shares were yielding above 2% based on its quarterly dividend of $2. Dividends play a crucial role in total stock market returns, historically providing a significant share. For example, S&P 500 ETF (SPY) shares purchased in 1999 would have seen a positive total return of 23.36% by 2012, with dividends contributing $25.98 per share. NetApp, Inc. is an S&P 500 company, making it a large-cap entity in the index. Dividend amounts can fluctuate, so analyzing NTAP’s dividend history is crucial in predicting future dividends and assessing a potential 2% annual yield.

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