SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
VS
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
It's a tie across 9 categories
These ETFs are evenly matched across 9 categories
SCHD wins: 5-Year Return, Dividend Yield, Assets Under Mgmt, Beta | VYM wins: 1-Year Return, 3-Year Return, YTD Return, Holdings | Tie: Expense Ratio
MetricSCHDVYM
Cost
Expense Ratio0.06%0.06%
Performance
1-Year Return15.82%18.45%
3-Year Return8.45%9.12%
5-Year Return12.18%11.85%
YTD Return4.22%5.15%
Income
Dividend Yield3.42%2.72%
Size & Diversification
Assets Under Mgmt$63B$60B
Holdings103536
Risk
Beta0.780.82

Top Holdings

SCHD Top Holdings

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

VYM Top Holdings

Broadcom Inc4.2%
JPMorgan Chase3.8%
ExxonMobil Corp3.1%
Procter & Gamble2.8%
Home Depot Inc2.5%

Fund Details

DetailSCHDVYM
IssuerSchwabVanguard
CategoryDividendDividend
BenchmarkDow Jones U.S. Dividend 100FTSE High Dividend Yield
Inception Date2011-10-202006-11-10

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SCHD or VYM 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%. VYM (Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF) has an expense ratio of 0.06% and a 5-year return of 11.85%. SCHD has higher yield and better returns. VYM is more diversified.
What is the expense ratio difference between SCHD and VYM?
SCHD charges 0.06% while VYM charges 0.06%. That's a difference of 0.00 percentage points. On a $10,000 investment, that's roughly $0 per year.
Which has better returns, SCHD or VYM?
Over the past year, VYM delivered higher returns (18.45% vs 15.82%). Over 5 years, SCHD leads with 12.18% annualized.
Can I hold both SCHD and VYM?
Yes, many investors hold both. SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 while VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield. Check the holdings overlap before combining them in your portfolio.

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