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Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has generated a year-to-date total return of approximately 23.4% in 2026, significantly outpacing the S&P 500, which has returned 15.1% over the same period.
This performance gap has positioned the exchange-traded fund as a notable alternative to the broader market benchmark for investors seeking excess returns.
SCHD is a low-cost index fund with an expense ratio of 0.06% that holds 102 stocks. The fund tracks the Dow Jones U.S.
Dividend 100 index, which focuses on companies characterized by financial strength and the capacity to sustain high-quality dividends.
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