Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF vs Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund — how do they compare? Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF trades at $32.81, while Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund trades at $44.86. The key difference: Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SCHD | XLU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | — |
52-Week High | $33.04 | $47.73 |
52-Week Low | $26.38 | $41.31 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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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 securities of companies from the following industries: electric utilities; water utilities; multi-utilities; independent power and renewable electricity producers; and gas utilities. The fund is non-diversified.
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