The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has stabilized after recent gains, prompting investors to consider other ETFs for higher returns. The SonicShares Global Shipping ETF (BOAT) stands out with an 83.5% gain over the past year and a 6.24% dividend yield, benefiting from high shipping costs despite geopolitical tensions. Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) offers 42.2% growth and a 4.5% dividend yield by focusing on stable, low-volatility stocks outside the U.S. Lastly, the Tortoise Energy ETF (TNGY) provides a 3.4% yield and potential upside tied to energy pipeline demand amid shifting global energy supplies. These ETFs present attractive alternatives for investors seeking dividends and growth beyond SCHD.
The SCHD ETF has returned just under 2% in the past month, outperforming the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by nearly 1%. Year-to-date, about 30 SCHD holdings have more than doubled the returns of SPY, which has returned 9.8%. Additionally, 31 SCHD holdings are t...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has gained 20% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 10% rise. SCHD focuses on large-cap companies with strong dividend histories and value metrics, avoiding mega-cap tech stocks that led recent market r...
