Over the past decade, iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) has delivered a 250% return, outperforming Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) at 233%, mainly due to DGRO's inclusion of fast-growing tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Broadcom. SCHD, focusing on established dividend payers with longer histories, offers a higher current yield of 3.3% compared to DGRO's 1.96%, appealing more to retirees seeking steady income. The choice depends on investor goals: DGRO suits those prioritizing total return and growth, while SCHD fits income-focused investors. A blend of both ETFs could balance yield and growth for pre-retirees.
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...
