SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
SCHD at a glance
SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) currently pays a 3.0% distribution yield, paid quarterly. On a $10,000 investment that works out to about $300 a year, or roughly $25.00 a month before taxes. That yield ranks #205 of the 218 income ETFs we track.
It charges an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is cheaper than most the ETFs we track (about $6 a year per $10,000 invested) and it manages $112B in assets, making it one of the 10 largest funds in our database.
Yield is only half the story. SCHD's total return since it launched on October 20, 2011 is +537% (about +13% per year), and the share price is not below where it started, so there is no price decay flag.
How much will SCHD pay you?
At today's yield, before taxes. Open the full SCHD dividend calculator →
Where SCHD ranks
#205 of 218 among income ETFsBetter than 6% of funds → see the listFee rank (lowest)
#7 of 170 cheapest firstBetter than 96% of funds → see the listSize rank
#6 of 271 by assetsBetter than 98% of funds → see the listAnnualized return rank
#64 of 142 funds with 1+ yearBetter than 55% of funds → see the list
ETFs similar to SCHD
| ETF | Yield | $10K / yr | Expense | AUM | Annualized | Price decay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.0% | $300 | 0.06% | $112B | +13% | No | This fund |
| SCHPSchwab U.S. TIPS ETF | 3.2% | $320 | 0.03% | $16.1B | +2.5% | No | Compare |
| DVYiShares Select Dividend ETF | 3.3% | $330 | 0.38% | $23.1B | +8.8% | No | Compare |
| FDVVFidelity High Dividend ETF | 2.8% | $280 | 0.15% | $10.4B | +13% | No | Compare |
| VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.5% | $250 | 0.04% | $82.3B | +9.1% | No | Compare |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 3.3% | $330 | 0.08% | $15.6B | +11% | No | Compare |
| SDYSPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 2.6% | $260 | 0.35% | $22.1B | +8.7% | No | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
What is SCHD's dividend yield?
SCHD currently has a distribution yield of 3.0%, based on the TopETFs database. Yields change as payouts and the share price move.
How often does SCHD pay dividends?
SCHD pays quarterly, which is about 4 payments a year.
How much does $10,000 in SCHD pay?
At a 3.0% yield, $10,000 in SCHD pays about $300 a year, or roughly $25.00 a month before taxes.
What is SCHD's expense ratio?
SCHD charges 0.06% a year, about $6 for every $10,000 invested.
Does SCHD have price decay?
No. SCHD's share price is not below where it started. Its total return since inception is +537%.
Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. ETF data comes from the TopETFs database, refreshes daily and may be delayed, incomplete or outdated. Yields are trailing distribution yields and payouts can change or stop. Total return is since the fund's inception. Price chart and quote provided by TradingView and may be delayed. Always check the fund issuer's website and prospectus before investing. Full disclaimer.
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