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Stricter dividend ETF screens can cost returns: iShares' DGRO outperformed Schwab's SCHD by 22% in 10 years.

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12 Aug 2026
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Over the past decade, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) returned 257.35%, outperforming Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) which returned 235.33%. The difference stems from SCHD's stricter stock selection criteria requiring 10 years of consecutive dividends, leading to a more concentrated portfolio that excludes some growth companies. DGRO's broader approach offers more diversification and higher total returns but with slightly lower yields and potentially more trading. Investors should weigh these trade-offs between quality screening, concentration risk, and growth potential when choosing dividend ETFs.

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