Charter Communications Inc vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Charter Communications Inc trades at $127.65 (market cap $16.16B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.25. The key difference: Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Charter Communications Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CHTR | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $16.16B | — |
Sector | Media | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $398.11 | $32.83 |
52-Week Low | $125.54 | $26.38 |
Enterprise Value | $112.46B | — |
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Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 54 million U.S. homes and businesses, around 40% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter serves 29 million residential and 2 million commercial customer accounts under the Spectrum brand, making it the second-largest U.S. cable company behind Comcast. The firm also owns, in whole or in part, sports and news networks, including Spectrum SportsNet (long-term local rights to Los Angeles Lakers games), SportsNet LA (Los Angeles Dodgers), SportsNet New York (New York Mets), and Spectrum News NY1.
Read more on CHTR →SCHD is an ETF that tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. It selects high-quality companies with a consistent track record of paying dividends, focusing on financial strength metrics like cash flow to total debt and return on equity, and excluding REITs. The fund aims to provide both income and capital appreciation, making it a popular choice for long-term, dividend-focused investors.
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