SCHD Soars: Schwab's Dividend ETF Posts Historic 30% Gain

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has experienced a breakout year, with its value rising by nearly 30% so far in 2026.

This marked a significant reversal for SCHD, which had previously been known for steady but unremarkable returns.

The fund's strong performance can be attributed to several market forces, including the shift from growth to value stocks and investors' increasing preference for safer assets amidst geopolitical uncertainty.

SCHD's holdings, which exclude megacap tech names that have struggled this year, instead focus on stable companies with dividend yields, such as Abbott Labs, Amgen, ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and Home Depot.