The newly launched Raub Brock Dividend Growth ETF (HQDG) enters a market dominated by low-cost, passive dividend-growth funds like VIG and SCHD. Charging a 0.50% fee, HQDG must outperform these established funds, which have decades of proven returns and much lower fees, to justify its place in portfolios. With only nine trading days and no dividend history, HQDG currently lacks the track record needed to convince investors. It may suit investors seeking active management as a small satellite holding, but most should prefer cheaper, proven passive options for core dividend growth exposure.
While HQDG is new and untested, its established competitors on Pluang show steady activity. As of Sep 18, 2026 21:31 WIB, VIG trades at USD 236.54 with a slight 0.24% drop, and SCHD is priced at USD 33.69, down 0.59% for the day. VIG sees mostly selling interest with 83% of orders to sell, whereas SCHD attracts 80% buy orders, reflecting differing investor preferences for dividend ETFs on the platform.
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has been upgraded to a 'buy' rating due to its solid fundamentals, including a dividend yield estimated at 3.27% and strong next-year earnings growth. The ETF stands out as a top large-cap US value investment ...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) charges a low 0.06% fee, but a major portfolio reshuffle in March 2026 sold about 31% of its holdings, including two top-10 stocks like Cisco Systems, just before those stocks surged. This forced sale trigge...
