The investment seeks current income and capital appreciation. Under normal circumstances, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets (including any borrowings for investment purposes) to dividend-paying common and preferred stocks. It primarily invests in U. S. companies, but they are permitted to invest up to 2020% of their net assets in the publicly traded stocks of businesses based in nations other than the United States. The fund’s primary goal in investing in derivatives, mainly futures contracts, is to generate returns on its cash assets that would otherwise remain uninvested.
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Yes, Schwab offers a diverse range of dividend funds, providing investors with various options to generate income through dividend-paying securities. These funds invest in a variety of assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate investment trusts (REITs), aiming to provide consistent income streams and potential capital appreciation.
Here’s a closer look at Schwab’s dividend funds:
Schwab Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which comprises 100 high-dividend-paying U.S. companies.
- Dividend Yield: 3.43% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.06%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on established, dividend-paying companies with a history of consistent payouts.
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of sectors, including financials, healthcare, and consumer staples.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for income-seeking investors.
Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones Global ex-U.S. Select Dividend Index, which comprises 100 high-dividend-paying companies from developed markets outside the United States.
- Dividend Yield: 4.07% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.11%
- Key Features:
- Provides international diversification, offering exposure to dividend-paying companies in developed markets worldwide.
- Helps mitigate currency risk by investing in a variety of currencies.
- Offers a slightly higher dividend yield compared to the Schwab Dividend Equity ETF.
Schwab US, Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which comprises 100 high-dividend-paying U.S. companies.
- Dividend Yield: 3.43% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.06%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on established, dividend-paying companies with a history of consistent payouts.
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of sectors, including financials, healthcare, and consumer staples.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for income-seeking investors.
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Dividend ETF (SCHF)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which comprises 100 high-dividend-paying U.S. companies.
- Dividend Yield: 3.43% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.06%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on established, dividend-paying companies with a history of consistent payouts.
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of sectors, including financials, healthcare, and consumer staples.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for income-seeking investors.
Schwab Strategic Trust – Schwab Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which comprises 100 high-dividend-paying U.S. companies.
- Dividend Yield: 3.43% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.06%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on established, dividend-paying companies with a history of consistent payouts.
- Provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of sectors, including financials, healthcare, and consumer staples.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for income-seeking investors.
Schwab Total Stock Market Index (SWTSX)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the total U.S. stock market, as represented by the Dow Jones U.S. Total Stock Market Index.
- Dividend Yield: 1.91% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.03%
- Key Features:
- Provides broad market exposure, capturing the performance of large, mid, and small-cap U.S. stocks.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking broad market diversification.
- Pays a moderate dividend yield, providing some income potential.
Schwab Total International Stock Index (SCHX)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the total international stock market, as represented by the FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index.
- Dividend Yield: 2.85% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.07%
- Key Features:
- Provides broad exposure to international stocks, capturing the performance of developed markets worldwide.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking international diversification.
- Pays a moderate dividend yield, providing some income potential.
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index, which comprises large, mid, and small-cap stocks from emerging markets worldwide.
- Dividend Yield: 1.47% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.13%
- Key Features:
- Provides exposure to emerging markets, offering the potential for higher growth and returns.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking emerging market exposure.
- Pays a moderate dividend yield, providing some income potential.
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF (SCHV)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Index, which comprises large-cap U.S. stocks with a value-oriented style.
- Dividend Yield: 2.27% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.04%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on large-cap value stocks, which tend to be less volatile and offer higher dividend yields than growth stocks.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking value-oriented exposure.
- Pays a moderate dividend yield, providing some income potential.
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap Value ETF (SCHA)
- Investment Objective: Seeks to track the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Value Index, which comprises small-cap U.S. stocks with a value-oriented style.
- Dividend Yield: 2.45% (as of November 10, 2023)
- Expense Ratio: 0.07%
- Key Features:
- Focuses on small-cap value stocks, which tend to offer higher growth potential and higher dividend yields than large-cap value stocks.
- Offers a relatively low expense ratio, making it a cost-effective option for investors seeking small-cap value exposure.
- Pays a moderate dividend yield, providing some income potential.
These are just a few examples of the many dividend funds offered by Schwab. Investors can choose from a variety of funds based on their individual investment goals, risk tolerance, and desired income level. It’s important to carefully consider your investment objectives and conduct thorough research before investing in any dividend fund.
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SWDSX is listed as:
|
1-Month |
3-Month |
6-Month |
1-Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | -2.22 | -8.02 | -4.98 | -1.74 |
| S&P 500 TR USD | -2.1 | -8.25 | 1.39 | 10.14 |
| Category (LV) | -2.89 | -8.73 | -3.16 | 0.68 |
| +/- S&P 500 TR USD | -0.12 | 0.23 | -6.37 | -11.88 |
| +/- Category (LV) | 0.67 | 0.71 | -1.82 | -2.42 |
| Rank in Category | 24 | 34 | 77 | 75 |
The fund has returned -1. 74 percent over the past year, 10. 35 percent over the past three years, 4. 85 percent over the past five years, and 5. 76 percent over the past decade.
Fees are Average compared to funds in the same category. Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ has an expense ratio of 0. 89 percent.
Category Average: 0.96%*
Category Average: 0.58%*
According to Morningstar, risk is below average when compared to funds in the same category.
The uncertainty or risk of a change in a security’s value is reflected in volatility measures.
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What is a Schwab government money fund?
Schwab US Treasury Money Fund seeks the highest current income consistent with stability of capital and liquidity by investing in securities backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. The Fund typically invests in U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds.
What is a Dividend Equity Fund?
When you invest in an equity mutual fund, like a sectoral IT fund, it will invest your money across stocks of multiple IT companies. A dividend yield fund is also a type of equity fund where investment is made in the stocks of companies that regularly declare dividends. A company is only able to declare dividends if it is making healthy profits.
When does SCHD pay dividends?
SCHD Dividend Information. SCHD has a dividend yield of 2.96% and paid $2.26 per share in the past year. The dividend is paid every three months and the last ex-dividend date was Mar 23, 2022. Dividend Yield. 2.96%. Annual Dividend. $2.26. Ex-Dividend Date.
Do Vanguard ETFs pay dividends?
The majority of Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pay dividends on a quarterly or annual basis. Vanguard ETFs focus on a single sector of the stock market or the fixed-income market. Vanguard fund investments in equities or bonds generally yield dividends or interest, which Vanguard distributes as dividends to its shareholders in order to maintain its investment company tax status.