SCHD — Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Dividend Income Ranked #9 of 120 tracked ETFs · Issued by Schwab ETFs
Overview
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is a Dividend Income fund issued by Schwab ETFs that has accumulated $95.7 billion in assets under management. Trading at a price of $32.34, the fund carries a low expense ratio of 0.06% while offering a dividend yield of 3.30%. It currently holds an overall rank of #9 out of 120 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B+ with a score of 81.2 out of 100. The fund operates within a category containing 8 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer. Its substantial asset size and high ranking suggest significant investor adoption relative to its peers. The combination of a low cost structure and a yield above 3% positions the fund as a cost-effective income vehicle. Its B+ grade reflects a strong overall profile based on the available data metrics.
Over the most recent trading day, the fund recorded a decline of 0.61% before recovering to a weekly gain of 1.99%. Monthly performance showed a modest increase of 0.92%, which accelerated significantly to a 3-month return of 6.67%. This upward momentum continued into the half-year period with a 6-month return of 17.78% and a year-to-date gain of 18.55%. The 1-year return stands at 23.90%, while the 3-year cumulative return reaches 46.86%. The data indicates a pattern of acceleration where short-term fluctuations gave way to stronger sustained gains over longer horizons. Recent performance has outpaced the 1-year returns of category peers VYM at 21.56% and DGRO at 21.09%.
The fund is assigned a Low volatility label and exhibits a beta of 0.58, indicating it moves less than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.72 suggests the fund has generated substantial excess return per unit of risk taken over the measured period. The maximum drawdown recorded is -16.12%, representing the largest peak-to-trough decline observed. This combination of low beta and a high Sharpe ratio implies the fund has provided steady returns with limited downside relative to its peers. The moderate drawdown figure aligns with the low volatility classification and the fund's defensive positioning. Investors observing these metrics would see a profile characterized by reduced sensitivity to market swings and efficient risk-adjusted performance.
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SCHD Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | 4.82% | $4.14B |
| 2 | ConocoPhillips | 4.32% | $3.71B |
| 3 | Verizon Communications Inc | 4.31% | $3.71B |
| 4 | Chevron Corp | 4.31% | $3.70B |
| 5 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | 4.28% | $3.68B |
| 6 | Merck & Co Inc | 4.24% | $3.64B |
| 7 | Altria Group Inc | 4.14% | $3.55B |
| 8 | Texas Instruments Inc | 4.06% | $3.49B |
| 9 | Coca-Cola Co/The | 4.03% | $3.46B |
| 10 | PepsiCo Inc | 4.01% | $3.45B |
Holdings as of 2026-02-28 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.55% (as of 2026-07-07) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.13 (as of 2026-07-07) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
SCHD Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.61% |
| 1-Week | +1.99% |
| 1-Month | +0.92% |
| 3-Month | +6.67% |
| 6-Month | +17.78% |
| YTD | +18.55% |
| 1-Year | +23.90% |
| 3-Year | +46.86% |
How SCHD Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | B+ |
VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | +21.56% | 0.04% | $96.2B |
| #9 | B+ |
SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +23.90% | 0.06% | $95.7B |
| #10 | B+ |
DGRO | iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | +21.09% | 0.08% | $41.2B |
| #15 | B+ |
HDV | iShares Core High Dividend ETF | +21.01% | 0.08% | $13.7B |
| #29 | B |
VIG | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | +16.85% | 0.04% | $129B |
| #33 | B |
DVY | iShares Select Dividend ETF | +20.97% | 0.38% | $22.9B |
| #64 | C |
SDY | State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | +14.41% | 0.35% | $21.4B |
| #84 | C |
NOBL | ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | +13.45% | 0.35% | $11.5B |