Schwab's flagship dividend ETF holding 100 quality US companies with 10+ consecutive years of dividend payments. Growth and income combined.
SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which selects companies based on financial strength, dividend history, and dividend growth potential.
To be included, companies must have paid dividends for at least 10 consecutive years and meet quality screens for profitability and financial health.
Cisco, BlackRock, Home Depot, Chevron, Texas Instruments, Verizon, Pfizer, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, AbbVie
| Feature | SCHD | VYM |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Dividend Yield | ~3.5% | ~3.0% |
| Holdings | 100 | 500+ |
| Selection Criteria | Quality + 10yr dividend history | Above-average yield |
| 5-Year Return | Higher (historically) | Lower |
| Dividend Growth | Strong focus | Less focus |
Bottom line: SCHD has historically outperformed VYM due to its quality focus and dividend growth criteria. VYM offers more diversification but lower returns.
SCHD is available on Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, and Interactive Brokers. All provide access to US markets.
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Search "SCHD" and place your order. Current price is around US$80 per share. Dividends paid quarterly.
SCHD delivers both capital appreciation and growing dividends. It's not just about yield — it's about total return.
At 0.06%, SCHD costs just $6 per year for every $10,000 invested. Incredible value for an actively-screened fund.
Only financially strong companies with proven dividend track records make the cut. No dividend traps here.
SCHD has grown its dividend every year since inception. Your income stream grows over time.
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