Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
SCHD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Charles Schwab that seeks to track the investment results of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. The Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index is a benchmark for the U.S. market that is designed to measure the performance of high dividend-yielding stocks. These stocks are selected based on their dividend payment history, financial strength, and other factors.
SCHD was launched on October 20, 2011, and has a low 0.06% expense ratio. It is a passive ETF, meaning it seeks to track the performance of its benchmark index rather than attempting to outperform it through active management.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US8085247976 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 808524797 |
| Issuer | Charles Schwab |
| Inception Date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index |
| ETF Home Page | www.schwabfunds.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has an expense ratio of 0.06% which is considered to be low.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Compare to other instruments
Popular comparisons: SCHD vs. VOO, SCHD vs. SPY, SCHD vs. JEPI, SCHD vs. VIG, SCHD vs. VTI, SCHD vs. VYM, SCHD vs. DGRO, SCHD vs. SPHD, SCHD vs. SPYD, SCHD vs. NOBL
Return
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF had a return of -5.99% year-to-date (YTD) and -7.69% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF had an annualized return of 11.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 9.79%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -2.95% | 0.86% |
| Year-To-Date | -5.99% | 9.53% |
| 6 months | -8.63% | 4.45% |
| 1 year | -7.69% | 1.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 11.07% | 9.36% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 11.04% | 9.79% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.08% | -3.32% | -1.05% | -0.81% | ||||||||
| 2022 | 11.21% | 6.84% | -3.41% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SCHD Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | -0.28 | ||||
^GSPC S&P 500 | 0.27 |
Dividend History
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF granted a 4.48% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.16 | $2.56 | $2.25 | $2.03 | $1.72 | $1.44 | $1.35 | $1.26 | $1.15 | $1.05 | $0.90 | $0.81 |
Dividend yield | 4.48% | 3.42% | 2.90% | 3.40% | 3.33% | 3.53% | 3.12% | 3.53% | 3.74% | 3.41% | 3.28% | 3.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.64 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 |
| 2013 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2012 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 |
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is 33.37%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 114 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.37% | Jan 24, 2020 | 41 | Mar 23, 2020 | 114 | Sep 2, 2020 | 155 |
| -17.08% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 69 | Apr 4, 2019 | 133 |
| -16.85% | Jan 12, 2022 | 181 | Sep 30, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.92% | Mar 3, 2015 | 123 | Aug 25, 2015 | 137 | Mar 11, 2016 | 260 |
| -12.37% | Jan 29, 2018 | 39 | Mar 23, 2018 | 125 | Sep 20, 2018 | 164 |
Volatility Chart
The current Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF volatility is 4.20%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Alternatives
| Symbol | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Ret. | 10Y Ann. Ret. | Div. Yield | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DGRO | Jun 10, 2014 | 0.08% | -0.5% | 10.6% | 3.0% | -35.1% | 0.1 | ||||
| NOBL | Oct 9, 2013 | 0.35% | -1.0% | 10.6% | 2.4% | -35.4% | 0.0 | ||||
| SPHD | Oct 18, 2012 | 0.30% | -8.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% | -41.4% | -0.8 | ||||
| SPY | Jan 22, 1993 | 0.09% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.9% | -55.2% | 0.4 | ||||
| SPYD | Oct 21, 2015 | 0.07% | -9.3% | 6.9% | 6.7% | -46.4% | -0.8 | ||||
| VIG | Apr 21, 2006 | 0.06% | 2.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | -46.8% | 0.3 | ||||
| VOO | Sep 7, 2010 | 0.03% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.9% | -34.0% | 0.4 | ||||
| VTI | May 24, 2001 | 0.03% | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | -55.5% | 0.3 | ||||
| VYM | Nov 10, 2006 | 0.06% | -4.7% | 9.2% | 3.9% | -57.0% | -0.2 |