Nasdaq Inc vs Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF — how do they compare? Nasdaq Inc trades at $90.25 (market cap $51.96B), while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.8. The key difference: Nasdaq Inc pays a 1.22% dividend while Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF pays none, and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Nasdaq Inc nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NDAQ | SCHD | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.96B | — |
Sector | Financials | Broad Market / Factor |
52-Week High | $100.98 | $33.04 |
52-Week Low | $76.85 | $26.38 |
Enterprise Value | $59.02B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.22% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its market-services business (about 35% of sales), the company sells and distributes market data as well as offers Nasdaq-branded indexes to asset managers and investors through its information-services segment (30%). Nasdaq's corporate-services business (20%) offers listing services and related investor relations products to publicly traded companies and through the company's market technology group (15%), Nasdaq facilitates the exchange operations of other exchanges throughout the world and provides financial compliance services.
Read more on NDAQ →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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