INDF vs. SCHD

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

INDF (Nifty India Financials ETF) and SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - INDF is a Financials Equities fund tracking the Nifty Financial Services 25/50 Index, while SCHD is a Dividend fund tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. Both are passively managed. Their 0.38 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. INDF charges 0.75%/yr vs 0.06%/yr for SCHD.

Performance

INDF vs. SCHD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Nifty India Financials ETF (INDF) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

INDF

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

SCHD

• 1D: 0.18%
• 1M: 3.33%
• 6M: 14.09%
• YTD: 24.03%
• 1Y: 31.54%
• 3Y*: 14.19%
• 5Y*: 9.54%
• 10Y*: 12.76%
• ALL TIME*: 13.39%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	$786.88M	$715.86M	$685.58M

INDF vs. SCHD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
INDF Nifty India Financials ETF	0.00%	8.17%	6.32%	19.86%	-5.28%	11.95%	24.44%
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	24.03%	4.34%	11.66%	4.54%	-3.26%	29.87%	11.35%

Correlation

The correlation between INDF and SCHD is -0.01, meaning there was essentially no consistent relationship between their historical price movements. Each responded to its own set of market drivers.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	-0.01
Correlation (3Y) Balances recent behavior with more history.	0.24
Correlation (5Y) Shows whether the relationship held over a longer period.	0.37
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 21, 2020	0.38

The correlation between INDF and SCHD shifts across timeframes, from -0.01 (1 year) to 0.38 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

INDF vs. SCHD - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	INDF	SCHD
Financial Services	100.0%	9.9%
Basic Materials	-	1.2%
Communication Services	-	6.2%
Consumer Cyclical	-	7.7%
Consumer Defensive	-	20.6%
Energy	-	14.1%
Healthcare	-	20.8%
Industrials	-	7.8%
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	12.7%
Utilities	-	0.1%

Return for Risk

INDF vs. SCHD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

INDF

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SCHD

SCHD Risk / Return Rank: 95
SCHD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
SCHD Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
SCHD Omega Ratio Rank: 94
SCHD Calmar Ratio Rank: 96
SCHD Martin Ratio Rank: 93

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

INDF vs. SCHD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nifty India Financials ETF (INDF) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	INDF	SCHD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.81	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	4.37	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.51	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	6.74	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	17.01	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	INDF	SCHD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-33.37%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-4.61%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-16.13%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-16.85%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-33.37%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.24%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-3.30%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	1.82%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	INDF	SCHD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.11%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	8.11%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	11.13%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	14.39%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.72%	—

INDF vs. SCHD - Expense Ratio Comparison

INDF has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than SCHD's 0.06% expense ratio.

Dividends

INDF vs. SCHD - Dividend Comparison

INDF has not paid dividends to shareholders, while SCHD's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.13%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
INDF Nifty India Financials ETF	21.29%	21.29%	6.15%	8.84%	3.12%	1.58%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
SCHD Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF	3.13%	3.82%	3.64%	3.49%	3.39%	2.78%	3.16%	2.98%	3.06%	2.63%	2.89%	2.97%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both INDF and SCHD in my portfolio?

INDF and SCHD have a correlation of -0.01, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, INDF or SCHD?

On fees, SCHD is cheaper at 0.06% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, INDF or SCHD?

SCHD is cheaper with a 0.06% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for INDF.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, INDF or SCHD?

INDF has the higher dividend yield at 21.29%, compared with 3.13% for SCHD.

What is the main difference between INDF and SCHD?

INDF is categorized as Financials Equities, while SCHD is Dividend. INDF tracks Nifty Financial Services 25/50 Index, while SCHD tracks Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. They also come from different issuers: Exchange Traded Concepts and Charles Schwab. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for INDF and 0.06% for SCHD.