Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Shines as Top $1,000 Dividend Pick in 2026
Selena Maranjian highlights the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as a top $1,000 dividend pick for 2026, citing a 3.25% yield, a 0.06% expense ratio, and a strong balance of income and growth. SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and has surged about 19% year-to-date in 2026, with 3-, 5-, and 10-year annualized returns around 15.1%, 8.5%, and 12.8%. Its top 10 holdings—Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, UnitedHealth Group, Coca-Cola, Chevron, Merck, Verizon, ConocoPhillips, Procter & Gamble, Amgen—represent roughly 43% of assets, with a sector mix tilted toward consumer defensive, energy, and healthcare. The piece argues SCHD can provide solid income with growth potential and may offer some protection in a market pullback, though it notes Stock Advisor’s picks don’t include SCHD and that past performance isn’t a guarantee. (Motley Fool article syndicated by Yahoo Finance)
