CubeSmart vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? CubeSmart trades at $40.56 (market cap $9.19B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.24. The key difference: CubeSmart pays a 5.22% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, CubeSmart nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CUBE | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $9.19B | — |
Sector | Real Estate | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $42.34 | $32.83 |
52-Week Low | $35.36 | $26.38 |
Enterprise Value | $12.69B | — |
Dividend Yield | 5.22% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Latest headlines on both assets
CubeSmart is a real estate investment trust that acquires, owns, and manages self-storage facilities throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is composed of buildings with numerous enclosed storage areas for both residential and commercial customers to rent mainly on a month-by-month basis. Most of CubeSmart's facilities are located in Florida, Texas, California, New York, and Illinois. Cumulatively, these states account for both the majority of the square footage in the company's real estate portfolio and the majority of its revenue. CubeSmart derives nearly all of its revenue from rental income from tenants utilizing its storage facilities.
Read more on CUBE →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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