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Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

Tracks the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index, selecting companies with at least 10 years of consecutive dividend payments, then screening for quality via cash flow ratios, ROE, dividend yield, and growth. Among the most popular dividend ETFs globally.

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EquityTER 0.06%Dist.
TER
0.06%
AUM
$63B
CAGR
12.8%
Volatility
14.0%
Sharpe
0.70
Max Drawdown
-21.7%
Data Range
2011-10 → 2026-04

Performance Analysis

Maximum Drawdown History

How far the ETF has fallen from its all-time high at each point. Deeper = more painful.

Current DD-2.5%
Worst DD-21.7%
Worst date2020-03

Rolling Returns

Annualized returns over rolling windows. Shows the range of outcomes depending on when you invested.

Avg return11.9%
Best23.9%
Worst3.3%
% positive100%
139 periods

Key Facts

ISIN
US8085247976
Issuer
Schwab
Benchmark
Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
0.06%
Assets Under Management
$63B approx.
Inception Date
2011-10-20
Domicile
United States
Legal Structure
Open-End Fund
Dividend Policy
Distributing (pays dividends)
Replication Method
Physical (Full Replication)
UCITS Status
✗ Not UCITS
Fund Currency
USD
Primary Exchange
NYSE Arca
Number of Holdings
~104

Top 10 Holdings

Top 10 represent 39.5% of the fund.

1
ABBVAbbVie Inc.
4.40%
2
CSCOCisco Systems Inc.
4.30%
3
HDHome Depot Inc.
4.20%
4
BLKBlackRock Inc.
4.05%
5
AVGOBroadcom Inc.
4.00%
6
PEPPepsiCo Inc.
3.90%
7
KOCoca-Cola Co.
3.80%
8
VZVerizon Communications
3.70%
9
TXNTexas Instruments
3.60%
10
AMGNAmgen Inc.
3.50%

Sector Breakdown

Financials
19%
Healthcare
16%
Technology
14%
Consumer Staples
14%
Consumer Discretionary
10%
Industrials
10%
Energy
7%
Communication Services
6%

Source: Official issuer data · Last updated: 2026-04-14

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Who Is This ETF For?

✓Income-focused investors seeking regular dividend payments or dividend growth exposure.

Key Risks to Consider

• Market risk: equity values can drop 30-50% in severe bear markets.

• Non-UCITS: may have unfavorable tax treatment for non-US investors (US estate tax, withholding tax).

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Data & Methodology

Metadata sourced from official issuer documentation. Price data from Yahoo Finance (monthly adjusted close, includes reinvested dividends and splits). AUM figures are approximate and updated quarterly.

Data source: Yahoo Finance (adjusted close), Schwab (metadata)Last verified: 2026-04-13

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💬 Frequently Asked Questions

Tracks the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index, selecting companies with at least 10 years of consecutive dividend payments, then screening for quality via cash flow ratios, ROE, dividend yield, and growth. Among the most popular dividend ETFs globally.
SCHD has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.06%, which means you pay $6 per year for every $10,000 invested.
Yes, SCHD is a distributing ETF that pays dividends to shareholders. The frequency depends on the fund's schedule.
SCHD is a US-domiciled ETF (not UCITS). Non-US investors should consider the US estate tax implications (40% on US assets above $60,000) and the 30% dividend withholding tax (reduced by treaty in some countries).
SCHD uses full physical replication, meaning it holds all (or nearly all) securities in the Dow Jones US Dividend 100 Index index directly.