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18 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC · 2h ago
At 55 With No Dividend Income, $1,500 a Month Into the SCHD ETF Is the Last Lever You Have
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18 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC · 2h ago
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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has seen a recent slowdown in dividend growth, with 2026 quarterly payments falling below the December 2025 payment. — Declining or flat dividend growth undermines the core thesis of a dividend growth ETF, potentially leading to outflows.
-0.40SCHD's current yield in the low 3% range is significantly lower than the risk-free rate offered by the 10-year Treasury at roughly 5%. — A higher risk-free rate makes equity-based income funds less attractive on a risk-adjusted basis.
-0.30SCHD's methodology results in a concentration in healthcare, consumer staples, and energy while explicitly screening out much of the technology sector. — Lack of tech exposure causes the fund to trail during growth-led market rallies, limiting total return potential.
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Shares are down 7% today and there is speculation about a fall following Q3 earnings.
The article highlights slowing dividend growth, a recent drop in quarterly payments, and the fund trailing the S&P 500 during growth years.
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