SCHD Yield Drops to 3.5% as IDV and LVHI Reach 4.4% in 2026

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has experienced a yield reset, now drawing 3.5%, down from higher recent figures. In contrast, the iShares International Select Dividend ETF (IDV) and the Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF (LVHI) yield approximately 4.4%, an increase of nearly 2 percentage points. Factors influencing this yield gap include aggressive payouts from European and Asian firms, while the 10-year Treasury yield stands near 4.5%. The disparity may shape investor decisions, as SCHD has $71.6 billion in assets, making it a default holding for U.S. investors.