International Dividend Twin Delivers Higher Yield, Yet Remains Under the Radar
Schwab's international dividend ETF SCHY mirrors SCHD's dividend-screening approach for developed markets outside the U.S., delivering about a 6% yield with a 0.09% expense ratio and holdings across Europe, the UK, Australia, and more. Its international peers offer different focuses: IDV is a concentrated, higher-yield option (~5% yield) with a 0.50% cost and more quarterly volatility, while VYMI provides broad exposure to 1,300+ stocks across developed and emerging markets with ~3.5% yield and a 0.07% fee. For income-focused investors, SCHY can round out SCHD in an international sleeve, while IDV and VYMI cater to different risk tolerance and diversification preferences.