Distribution yield
3.00%
Source-reported
Not a guaranteed future yield
SCHDQuality dividend coreSource-reported data
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
A low-cost dividend-quality portfolio whose case rests on durable cash distributions and disciplined selection, not the highest headline yield.
Review record
- Reviewer
- TopETFList Editorial Team
- Issuer checked
- 2026-09-08
- Dataset imported
- Sep 7, 2026
- Dataset
- 97e56f011b2e
Current scorecard
Income, return, cost, and scale
Cumulative return
+568.0%
Source-reported
Source-defined since-inception figure
AUM
$112B
Source-reported
Rounded assets under management
Expense ratio
0.06%
Issuer-verified
Official issuer fund information
Payout schedule
Quarterly
Issuer-verified
Frequency may change; payments are not guaranteed
Inception
2011-10-20
Issuer-verified
Official fund launch date
Imported yield, return, and AUM are source-reported, may use different as-of dates, and are not independently verified. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Portfolio role
Who SCHD may fit
Investors seeking a diversified U.S. dividend core with a quality screen and quarterly distributions.
SCHD pairs a concentrated dividend index with unusually low carrying cost. Its yield is modest beside option-income funds, so the relevant comparison is long-run total return and dividend quality rather than cash payout alone.
Risk check
What the yield does not show
- Its index methodology can create sector concentration and can lag growth-led markets for extended periods.
- Distributions can be cut, deferred, reclassified, or funded partly by return of capital. Displayed yield is not guaranteed income.
- ETF shares fluctuate and may trade above or below NAV. Fees, taxes, spreads, and timing affect an investor’s realized return.
Historical data changes
Change record
Tracking began September 2026
No accepted scorecard change has been recorded yet. Future dataset or issuer-review changes will be dated here rather than silently replacing the prior interpretation.
Educational use only
This scorecard is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Read the current prospectus and issuer materials before making an investment decision.