Moody's Corporation vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Moody's Corporation trades at $490.77 (market cap $88.28B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.81. The key difference: Moody's Corporation pays a 0.82% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Moody's Corporation nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MCO | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $88.28B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $539.61 | $33.04 |
52-Week Low | $412.23 | $26.38 |
Enterprise Value | $94.08B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.82% | — |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Moody's, along with S&P Ratings, is a leading provider of credit ratings on fixed income securities. Moody's ratings segment, known as Moody's Investors Service or MIS, includes corporates, structured finance, financial institutions, and public finance ratings. MIS represents a majority of the firm's revenue and profits. Moody's other segment is Moody's Analytics and consists of Research, Data, and Analytics or RD&A and Enterprise Risk Solutions or ERS. RD&A's products include credit research, quantitative credit scores, economic research, business intelligence, know your customer (KYC) tools, commercial real estate data and analytical tools, and training services. ERS includes risk management software solutions to financial institutions.
Read more on MCO →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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