SCHD ETF

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SCHD ETF , comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

As of Jun 6, 2026, the SCHD ETF returned 18.75% Year-To-Date and 12.64% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 21, 2011, SCHD ETF 's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.11%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.

Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, SCHD ETF closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 13, 2020 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.0%.

SCHD ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.45%, beta of 0.81, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 21, 2011.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.73%) than losses (82.85%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 2.45% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

SCHD ETF has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

SCHD ETF ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of Portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SCHD ETF and compares them with S&P 500 Index.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

SCHD ETF Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.55
• 5-Year: 0.58
• 10-Year: 0.76
• All Time: 0.86

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.65 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of SCHD ETF compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

SCHD ETF provided a 3.27% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SCHD ETF . A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the SCHD ETF was 33.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current SCHD ETF drawdown is 1.61%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.