Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF vs Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.81, while Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $83.97. The key difference: Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SCHD | XLP | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $33.04 | $90.00 |
52-Week Low | $26.38 | $75.61 |
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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.
Read more on SCHD →In seeking to track the performance of the index, the fund employs a replication strategy. It generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Consumer Staples companies by the GICS®. It is non-diversified.
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