Schwab's SCHY ETF, designed as the international counterpart to its popular SCHD U.S. dividend fund, faces strong competition from Vanguard's VYMI, Fidelity's FIDI, and BlackRock's IDV. Among these, Vanguard's VYMI stands out with a lower fee, broader market exposure including emerging markets, and superior recent returns, making it a better choice for investors seeking diversified international dividend income. Schwab's SCHY offers a tighter quality screen but lags in performance and yield compared to rivals. Investors should consider switching to VYMI for better diversification and returns, especially in tax-advantaged accounts, while those prioritizing yield might prefer BlackRock's IDV despite its higher fees.
SCHD trades at USD 33.92 with a 1-day gain of 0.24% as of Sep 18, 2026 04:31 WIB on Pluang. Its international rival VYMI is priced higher at USD 105.49 and gained 1.41% in the same period. VYMI also shows strong buying interest with 99% of orders as buys, compared to SCHD's 80% buy activity on Pluang.
In 2026, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) saw a 19% price increase but only a 0.6% dividend growth, causing the yield to drop from 3.8% to 3.2%. For investors buying SCHD monthly to build retirement income, this means each new dollar buys fewer...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) returned 23.86% over the past year, beating the S&P 500 ETF (VOO) which returned 17.05%. However, over five years, SCHD grew $300,000 to $468,150, trailing VOO's $573,900, a $105,750 shortfall. SCHD focuses ...
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The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has increased its exposure to technology stocks, with Texas Instruments and Qualcomm becoming its largest holdings after the recent rebalance. This shift has raised the fund's weighted average look-through cas...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) faces challenges from rising interest rates due to its dividend focus, often seen as bond-like. However, its significant exposure to energy (14%) and financial sectors (10%) provides strong support, benefiti...
