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14 Jun 2026, 17:08 UTC · 2h ago
Forget SCHD: This Monthly Dividend Grower Out-Returned It by 38% Over the Last Decade
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14 Jun 2026, 17:08 UTC · 2h ago
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SCHD has significantly outperformed DGRW over the trailing twelve months (25.78% vs 17.86%) and year-to-date 2026 (19.59% vs 7.35%). — Strong short-term momentum for value-tilted dividend strategies relative to quality-growth alternatives.
+0.40DGRW has delivered higher total returns than SCHD over five-year (74.9% vs 51%) and ten-year (270% vs 232%) horizons. — Suggests a long-term structural advantage for dividend growth and quality factors over high-yield value screens.
+0.20DGRW charges an expense ratio of 0.28%, which is 4.5 times higher than SCHD's 0.06% fee. — Higher costs create a drag on net returns for investors, though historical performance has offset this.
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DGRW provides monthly dividend distributions, whereas SCHD pays on a quarterly schedule. — Increases utility for income-dependent retirees, potentially driving fund flows based on cash-flow needs.
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The fund is highlighted for superior total returns over five and ten years and a practical monthly dividend schedule.
The ETF is praised for its low cost, strong trailing-year return, and effectiveness as a default holding for income investors.
Mentioned as a successful historical stock call by an analyst.
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