General Motors Company vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? General Motors Company trades at $89.08 (market cap $78.40B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $34.27. The key difference: General Motors Company pays a 0.81% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| GM | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $78.40B | — |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $90.30 | $34.27 |
52-Week Low | $54.16 | $26.44 |
Enterprise Value | $181.38B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.81% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under four segments: GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company lost its U.S. market share leader crown in 2021 with share down 280 basis points to 14.6%, but we expect GM to reclaim the top spot in 2022 as 2021 suffered from the chip shortage. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in October 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.
Read more on GM →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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