The 4-Factor Dividend Growth Strategy, which selects stocks based on free cash flow to debt, dividend growth, return on capital employed, and forward yield, has achieved an average return of 14.98%, outperforming the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) at 14.31%. This strategy emphasizes quality and total return, maintaining stable dividend growth and liquidity metrics. Although SCHD recently narrowed the performance gap, the 4-Factor strategy regained momentum since September 2026, with starting yields trending higher due to market cycles. This approach offers investors a quality-focused alternative for dividend growth investing.
SCHD trades at USD 36.08 on Pluang as of Nov 12, 2026 18:41 WIB, showing a modest 0.17% gain in one day. The ETF holds a market cap of $122.69 billion with a 52-week high near its current price. Investor activity on Pluang is balanced, with 53% buying and 47% selling, reflecting steady interest in dividend-focused strategies like SCHD.
