VIG News & Analysis
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Market Mood
SCHD Outperforms S&P 500 by 9% YTD with 17% Return
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has gained 17% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 8% return by approximately 9 percentage points. This performance has drawn attention to dividend growth funds, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, energy, and financials, which now trade at more reasonable multiples. SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, utilizing a three-factor screen, accounting for dividend history, cash flow, and growth. This outperformance suggests a shift in market leadership towards funds focusing on real cash flow and sustainable dividend policies.
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VIG vs HDV: Comparing Dividend Yields of 1.7% and 3%
The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) offers a yield of 1.7% and requires companies to have 10 consecutive years of dividend growth, while the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) yields 3% and holds 75 stocks. VIG has outperformed HDV on a 10-year annualized basis, delivering 12.9% compared to HDV's 9.4%. Additionally, VIG contains 334 stocks, resulting in a 21% overlap with HDV, making them complementary. Choosing between these ETFs depends on investor preferences for dividend growth versus immediate income generation.
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