Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) - Stock Analysis
Last updated: Jan 14, 2026
Research Idea
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SCHD ETF presents strong short-term income and dividend growth profile with positive technical momentum (7% gain over 21 days), upcoming March 2026 rebalancing improving portfolio, and sector rotation into value sectors supporting gradual price appreciation.
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Valuation Metrics
Price Behavior
Key Price Behavior Insights: ⢠Steady uptrend ⢠Support held ⢠Moderating pace Support Level: $27.00 Resistance Level: $28.60 Over the last month SCHD climbed from about $26.51 to $28.62, holding support near $27.00 and breaking resistance at $28.60 while recent moderation suggests short-term consolidation and downside risk if it falls below $27.00.
Sentiment & News
Key News Insights: ⢠3â4% yield ⢠Interest-rate sensitivity ⢠Sector concentration SCHD remains a compelling, low-volatility income ETF with a 3â4% yield and lower fees, but recent underperformance tied to sector concentration and interest-rate sensitivity clouds near-term total returns.
AI Summary
Reframe SCHD as a defensive, low-cost income sleeveânot a core totalâreturn leaderâbecause its heavy energy/financial concentration and weak inflows make its yield vulnerable to sector/dividend shocks and investor redemptions; use it tactically for income/volatility control, monitor fund flows and topâholding dividend/cashâflow signals, and pivot to growth or diversified dividend alternatives if inflows don't recover or energy payouts weaken.
Description
The fund primarily holds equities that are constituents of an index tracking U.S. companies with above-average dividend yields and a history of regular dividend payments. Constituents are chosen based on relative fundamental metrics and financial ratios to assess strength versus peers. At least 90% of the fundâs net assets are invested in these selected stocks.
Idea History
| Date | Close | Ticker | Company | Summary | Status | P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16 | Jan 23 | SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | SCHD ETF presents strong short-term income and dividend growth profile with positive technical momentum (7% gain over 21 days), upcoming March 2026 rebalancing improving portfolio, and sector rotation into value sectors supporting gradual price appreciation. | Active | +0.0% |