In 2026, three international dividend ETFs—iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV), Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY), and Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI)—are offering yields about 2 percentage points higher than the popular Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). These funds differ in approach: IDV provides the highest yield but with more concentrated and variable payouts; SCHY focuses on dividend quality and stability with a moderate yield; LVHI offers a similar high yield with currency hedging and low volatility. The higher international yields reflect factors like a softer dollar and differing central bank policies, but come with trade-offs such as currency risk, sector concentration, and tax complexities. Investors should choose based on their income needs, risk tolerance, and preference for yield stability versus maximum payout.
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...
