Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Alternatives
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHD
SCHD charges 0.06% annually. Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | Feb 7, 2019 | SCHD vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | Dec 19, 2013 | SCHD vs VIG | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | Jun 1, 2016 | SCHD vs UDIV | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | 0.07% | Oct 21, 2015 | SCHD vs SPYD | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.07% | Feb 25, 2016 | SCHD vs VYMI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHD
Among ETFs in the Dividend category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 96 | Jun 11, 2007 | SCHD vs IDV | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 95 | Nov 21, 2007 | SCHD vs FGD | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | SCHD vs DVYA | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 94 | Jan 16, 2018 | SCHD vs FIDI | |
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | 94 | Jul 27, 2016 | SCHD vs LVHI |
Top Performing SCHD Alternatives (YTD)
SCHD alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 55.26% | Oct 23, 2023 | SCHD vs MRNY | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 32.07% | Aug 24, 2022 | SCHD vs NDIV | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 23.50% | Feb 4, 2021 | SCHD vs SCDL | |
| YieldMax XOM Option Income Strategy ETF | 23.45% | Aug 30, 2023 | SCHD vs XOMO | |
| ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Lo... | 15.23% | Oct 24, 2019 | SCHD vs HDLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHD
SCHD alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | SCHD vs EMDV | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | 11.99% | Dec 29, 2015 | SCHD vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | SCHD vs WDIV | |
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.53% | Aug 26, 2003 | SCHD vs FVD | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | SCHD vs DWX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHD
SCHD alternatives from the Dividend category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | SCHD vs EMDV | |
| Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF | -7.48% | Jan 14, 2016 | SCHD vs DFND | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | -8.38% | Dec 29, 2015 | SCHD vs LVHD | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | SCHD vs DWX | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | SCHD vs WDIV |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.73% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -3.70% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | -3.28% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 4.58% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 7.07% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHD vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 3.89% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 67 | 3.19% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHD vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 17 | 3.86% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHD vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 2.98% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHD vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 34 | 0.37% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHD vs SCHP |
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