"We are nearing the end of 2025, and while it may not have been the best year for investors, it hasn't been the worst either. 2025 was all about tariffs, uncertainty surrounding the economy, government shutdown, challenges in the job market, and global economy concerns. Amidst all this, investors who held on to income stocks remained safe and continued to make money."
"The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF offers international diversification with above-average payouts. The ETF tracks the total return of an index composed of the high dividend-yielding stocks. It screens non-U.S. based companies and invests in only those companies that have a record of paying dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. SCHY aims to provide global diversification at low cost and low volatility. The fund has a yield of 4% and an expense ratio of 0.08%."
"Geographically, it has the highest allocation in stocks in the United Kingdom (15.63%), followed by Australia (12.52%) and France (11.41%). To maintain a high yield, the fund invests in stocks that have shown strength and resilience despite market ups and downs. Its top 10 holdings include Glaxosmithkline, TotalEnergies, British American Tobacco, and Unilever Plc. No stock in the fund has a weightage higher than 5%."
2025 featured tariffs, economic uncertainty, a government shutdown, job-market challenges, and global economic concerns that created a cautious investment environment. Income stocks provided stability and continued returns for investors who held them. Many income-focused investors shifted attention toward dividend ETFs to generate passive income. The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) delivers international diversification by targeting high dividend-yielding non-U.S. stocks with at least ten consecutive years of dividend payments. SCHY yields about 4%, carries a 0.08% expense ratio, holds 133 stocks, and concentrates on financials, consumer staples, and industrials with major allocations in the U.K., Australia, and France.
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