SCHD's Yield Isn't Worth The Awful Disappointment

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF remains a 'sell' due to persistent underperformance versus market indices and curated high-yield portfolios. SCHD’s 3.29% yield and low 0.06% expense ratio are outweighed by its lagging total returns over most timeframes. While SCHD offers diversification and can outperform during volatility, it fails to deliver superior long-term yield or upside. Alternatives—either market indices or carefully selected high-dividend stocks—consistently provide stronger total returns and yield than SCHD.