The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is designed for income-focused investors, consisting of high-quality U.S. stocks known for consistent dividend growth. With a launch date of October 2011, it currently manages $68.8 billion in assets and offers a compelling yield of 3.97%. Recently, SCHD announced a rare dividend cut by 5.28% from its record high, raising concerns among investors. However, its robust dividend history and the overall trajectory of growth indicate that this decline may be a short-term issue rather than an indication of deeper problems.
SCHD has a remarkable dividend growth history, with total dividends for the first half of 2025 up 6.4% compared to 2024, indicating long-term progress.
Despite a year-over-year dividend reduction, SCHD's historical resilience suggests it's a temporary blip, not a structural issue.
Launched in October 2011, SCHD offers a 3.97% yield with a low expense ratio of 0.06%, and has delivered a 12% annualized total return.
With its diverse portfolio of dividend-paying stocks, SCHD provides stability, though its recent performance was modest, gaining only 0.8% over the past year.
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