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SCHD outperforms CGDV in 2026 as dividend strategies diverge sharply.

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17 Sep 2026
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SCHD outperforms CGDV in 2026 as dividend strategies diverge sharply.

In 2026, Schwab's SCHD ETF has significantly outperformed Capital Group's CGDV ETF, with SCHD up 26.51% year-to-date versus CGDV's 12.75%. The two funds represent different dividend investing approaches: SCHD focuses on stable, high-yield dividend payers with long histories, while CGDV actively invests in quality growth stocks with lower yields but higher capital appreciation potential. SCHD's value and healthcare-heavy portfolio benefited from this year's market rotation, while CGDV's tech-heavy holdings cooled off. Over five years, CGDV has outperformed SCHD, but the recent trend favors SCHD for investors prioritizing dividend income and lower fees. Investors should choose based on whether they want steady dividend income or growth-oriented total returns with dividend exposure.

SCHD holds a substantial market cap of $110.40 billion and sees a daily trading volume of over 23.8 million shares on Pluang as of September 18, 2026, 08:51 WIB. The ETF's price is currently $33.97, with a modest 1-day gain of 0.38%. Pluang investors show strong buying interest with 80% of orders as buys, reflecting ongoing confidence in SCHD's dividend-focused strategy amid the market environment.

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