HDV vs. SCHD: Which Dividend ETF Is Best?
Both Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) and iShares Core High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:HDV) are designed to give investors access to U.S. companies with a track record of paying dividends, though they differ in methodology and market coverage. SCHD is lower-cost and more diversified, while HDV has delivered stronger recent returns with a greater sector concentration.
This comparison looks at their fees, performance, portfolio makeup, risk profile, and other key factors to help investors decide which may fit their goals.
Beta measures price volatility relative to the S 500; Beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months.
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