SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
VS
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO wins 7 of 9 categories
VOO wins 7 of 9 categories
SCHD wins: Dividend Yield, Beta | VOO wins: Expense Ratio, 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, 5-Year Return, YTD Return, Assets Under Mgmt, Holdings
MetricSCHDVOO
Cost
Expense Ratio0.06%0.03%
Performance
1-Year Return15.82%28.72%
3-Year Return8.45%11.45%
5-Year Return12.18%15.28%
YTD Return4.22%5.41%
Income
Dividend Yield3.42%1.27%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$63B$982B
Holdings103503
Risk
Beta0.781.00

Top Holdings

SCHD Top Holdings

Cisco Systems4.5%
Bristol-Myers Squibb4.3%
BlackRock Inc4.2%
Chevron Corp4.1%
Home Depot Inc4.0%

VOO Top Holdings

Apple Inc7.1%
Microsoft Corp6.5%
NVIDIA Corp6.2%
Amazon.com Inc3.8%
Meta Platforms Inc2.7%

Fund Details

DetailSCHDVOO
IssuerSchwabVanguard
CategoryDividendLarge Cap Blend
BenchmarkDow Jones U.S. Dividend 100S&P 500
Inception Date2011-10-202010-09-07

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCHD or VOO a better investment?
It depends on your goals. SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.06% and a 5-year return of 12.18%. VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.03% and a 5-year return of 15.28%. VOO for growth, SCHD for income and lower volatility
What is the expense ratio difference between SCHD and VOO?
SCHD charges 0.06% while VOO charges 0.03%. That's a difference of 0.03 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $3 per year.
Which has better returns, SCHD or VOO?
Over the past year, VOO delivered higher returns (28.72% vs 15.82%). Over 5 years, VOO leads with 15.28% annualized.
Can I hold both SCHD and VOO?
Yes, many investors hold both. SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 while VOO tracks the S&P 500. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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