SCHD dividend calculator
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Current price $33.03
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Distribution yield3.24%
Moderate yield
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Next payment expected around 13 October 2026 (estimate)
Yearly fee (TER)0.06%
The yearly cost baked into your returns
ETF quality95/100
Excellent on our cost, process and income checks
What's inside SCHD?
Top holdings
- Merck & Co Inc4.5%
- The Home Depot Inc4.5%
- UnitedHealth Group Inc4.5%
- Amgen Inc4.3%
- Abbott Laboratories4.3%
Top sectors
- Technology19.4%
- Consumer Defensive18.5%
- Healthcare18.4%
SCHD vs similar income ETFs
| Share | Yield | Yearly fee (TER) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.24% | 0.06% | This page |
| HDViShares Core High Dividend ETF | 11.69% | 0.08% | Calculate → |
| QYLDGlobal X - Nasdaq 100 Covered Call ETF | 11.59% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
| RYLDGlobal X - Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 11.58% | 0.60% | Calculate → |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does SCHD pay per share?
- Over the last year Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF paid out about $1.05 per share, distributed quarterly.
- When is the next SCHD distribution?
- Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 29 September 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not an announcement.
- What does SCHD hold?
- Its biggest positions right now are Merck & Co Inc, The Home Depot Inc and UnitedHealth Group Inc. The SCHD inspect page has the full holdings, sector and country breakdown.
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