The Winners Inside SCHD - October 2026

Dividend Yield Theorist 10.73K Followers Follow Summary Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has outperformed SPY YTD, up over 25% versus SPY's ~12%. SCHD's top holdings, including DINO, APA, and TXN, have delivered strong double- and triple-digit returns, driving ETF performance. Dividend growth remains robust, with eight SCHD constituents announcing increases averaging 5.73%, supporting the ETF's income appeal. 35 SCHD holdings appear at least 10% undervalued by dividend yield theory, suggesting attractive entry points for further research. narvo vexar/iStock via Getty Images Market Recap In the time since my last update , the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, better known as ( SCHD ), has risen almost 2% and modestly outpaced the total market as measured by ( This article was written by Dividend Yield Theorist 10.73K Followers Follow I have a masters degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelors degree in Accounting. I have worked in the investment arena for over 10 years starting as an analyst and working my way up to a management role. Dividend investing is a personal hobby and I look forward to sharing my thoughts with the Seeking Alpha community. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SCHD, ACN, ADP, BR, HSY, PAYX, PEP, SWKS, UNH either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.