Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF SCHD

SCHD tracks 100 US dividend stocks screened for consecutive dividend payments, cash flow to debt ratio, return on equity, and dividend yield. Expense ratio 0.06 percent. It has outperformed the S&P 500 in risk-adjusted terms since inception in 2011, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.87 versus 0.76 for VOO. Current yield as of 2026 is approximately 3.5 percent versus the S&P 500 average of 1.3 percent. SCHD dividends are qualified and tax-efficient. Best for investors seeking income combined with long-term growth.