ATLASSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD): outlook, holdings and fees
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Schwab ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.05% and the yield is 3.38%. The ten largest holdings are 41% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SCHD
| Last price | $35.93 (+0.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.28 – $36.97 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 3.38% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SCHD fund facts
| Issuer | Schwab ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $110B |
| Expense ratio | 0.05% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 29% |
| Inception | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of high dividend yielding stocks issued by U.S. companies that have a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundamental strength relative to their peers, based on financial ratios. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in these stocks.
SCHD top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments Incorporated TXN | Technology | 4.47% |
| Qualcomm Incorporated QCOM | Technology | 4.51% |
| Procter & Gamble Company PG | Consumer Defensive | 4.19% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 4.37% |
| The Coca-Cola Company KO | Consumer Defensive | 4.16% |
| ConocoPhillips COP | Energy | 4.28% |
| Merck & Company Inc MRK | Healthcare | 3.85% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated UNH | Healthcare | 3.93% |
| Amgen Inc AMGN | Healthcare | 3.98% |
| The Home Depot Inc HD | Consumer Cyclical | 3.67% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SCHD sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 20.9% |
| Healthcare | 18.8% |
| Technology | 15.7% |
| Energy | 15.7% |
| Financial Services | 9.2% |
| Industrials | 7.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.0% |
| Communication Services | 5.3% |
By region: North America 99.8%, Europe Developed 0.2%.
SCHD returns and risk
| Year to date | +23.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +25.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +9.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.6% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.76 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SCHD: frequently asked questions
What does SCHD invest in?
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Texas Instruments Incorporated (4.5%), Qualcomm Incorporated (4.5%), Procter & Gamble Company (4.2%), Chevron Corp (4.4%), The Coca-Cola Company (4.2%).
What is the SCHD expense ratio?
0.05% a year: about $5.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SCHD dividend yield?
3.38%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SCHD go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.28 to $36.97 from $35.93 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SCHD performed?
Year to date +23.9%, one year +25.6%, three years +16.4% a year, five years +9.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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