SCHD Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | SCHD |
| Full Name | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF |
| Expense Ratio | 0.06% |
| Dividend Frequency | Quarterly (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec) |
| Trailing Yield (approx.) | 3.3–3.7% |
| 10-Year Dividend CAGR | ~10–12%/year |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 |
| Number of Holdings | ~100 stocks |
Frequently Asked Questions
SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It focuses on high-quality U.S. companies with consistent dividend payments, strong fundamentals, and a history of dividend growth. It has one of the lowest expense ratios in its category at 0.06%.
SCHD's trailing 12-month dividend yield is typically around 3.3–3.7% as of 2024–2025, though this varies with the share price and dividend distributions. SCHD pays dividends quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
SCHD pays dividends quarterly — typically in March, June, September, and December of each year. The exact ex-dividend and payment dates are announced by Schwab each quarter.
SCHD has historically grown its dividend at approximately 10–12% per year over the past decade. This strong dividend growth rate is one of its key attractions for income investors, making it a popular choice for dividend growth strategies.
With DRIP (Dividend Reinvestment Plan), quarterly dividends are automatically used to purchase additional SCHD shares. Over time, this compounds your share count and income. The calculator assumes dividends are reinvested at the current share price each quarter.
SCHD is popular among retirement income investors due to its combination of current yield (~3.5%), dividend growth (~10%/yr), and low expense ratio (0.06%). It provides growing income that can help offset inflation. However, like all equity investments it carries market risk.