{
  "id": 1036796,
  "title": "SCHD vs. HDV: Which Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/schd-vs-hdv-which-dividend-etf-is-the-better-buy-for-investors",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/schd-vs-hdv-dividend-etf-111100467.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Income-seeking investors often seek out dividend funds to balance long-term growth with steady income. Among the top options are the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV). Both funds focus on mature American companies that pay out a significant portion of earnings to shareholders, providing a defensive approach during market volatility. SCHD has a lower expense ratio of 0.06% compared to HDV's 0.08%. SCHD boasts a higher dividend yield, while HDV has a narrower, more concentrated portfolio. Launched in 2011, SCHD seeks to track the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index by screening for stocks with robust fundamental metrics. Its top holdings include Abbott Laboratories, Amgen, and Merck. HDV, on the other hand, employs a more concentrated strategy, tracking 75 U.S. companies with high dividend yields. Its largest holdings are ExxonMobil, AbbVie, and Chevron. For those focusing on the past year's performance, SCHD's lower costs and slightly higher yield make it an attractive choice. However, investors with a longer time horizon might find HDV's stronger five-year returns and lower volatility a more compelling option. Despite HDV's concentrated portfolio, its sector weighting and timing have proven advantageous, particularly during challenging periods. While the difference in position count (28 positions for SCHD vs. 75 for HDV) may seem significant, both funds offer broad diversification by industry standards. Ultimately, the choice between SCHD and HDV depends on an investor's priorities: low costs and broad diversification with SCHD or stronger long-term growth and a smoother ride with HDV.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}