SCHD Dividend Yield Calculator

Calculate dividend yields, total returns, and investment projections for the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD). Plan your dividend income strategy!

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Investment Parameters

Current market price

Per share annually

Growth Assumptions

1 year 10 years 30 years

Portfolio Visualization

Dividend Growth ETF

Current Formula:

SCHD Properties:

Expense Ratio: 0.06% • Dividend Frequency: Quarterly • Holdings: 100+ • Focus: Quality Dividends

Current Yield

0% 3.8% 8%

Key Metrics

Expense Ratio: 0.06%
5-Year Div Growth: ~8.5%
Dividend Frequency: Quarterly

SCHD Investment Guide

What is SCHD?

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, focusing on high-quality dividend-paying stocks with sustainable dividend growth.

Dividend Yield = \frac{Annual\ Dividends\ Per\ Share}{Share\ Price} \times 100

Key Investment Formulas

  • Annual Income: Shares \times Annual\ Dividend
  • Yield on Cost: \frac{Current\ Annual\ Dividend}{Original\ Purchase\ Price} \times 100
  • Future Value: PV \times (1 + growth\ rate)^{years}
  • Total Return: \frac{(Ending\ Value + Dividends) - Initial\ Investment}{Initial\ Investment} \times 100

SCHD Advantages

  • Low Expense Ratio: Only 0.06% annual fee
  • Quality Focus: Screens for financial strength and dividend sustainability
  • Diversification: 100+ holdings across multiple sectors
  • Growth History: Strong dividend growth track record

Investment Strategies

  • Dollar-cost averaging for consistent investing
  • Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) for compound growth
  • Tax-advantaged accounts for tax efficiency
  • Long-term holding for maximum benefit
  • Regular rebalancing with other asset classes