{
  "id": 13970488,
  "title": "SCHD vs. VYM: Which Dividend ETF Deserves a Spot in Your Income Portfolio?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/schd-vs-vym-which-dividend-etf-deserves-a-spot-in-your-income-13970488",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T12:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/12/schd-vs-vym-which-dividend-etf-deserves-a-spot-in/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Contrary to popular belief, not all dividend funds are created equal. While many popular funds exhibit similarities, some stand out with distinct characteristics. For income investors comparing the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), two of the largest ETFs by total assets, there are crucial differences to consider. The Vanguard fund's main goal is to deliver higher yields compared to the average dividend stock. Its primary holdings consist of well-known companies like Broadcom, JPMorgan Chase, ExxonMobil, and Johnson & Johnson, all of which are recognized for their solid dividend payments.",
  "summary": "There's always more to the matter than mere yield (although dividend yields are still important).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "SCHD vs. VYM: Which Dividend ETF Deserves a Spot in Your Income Portfolio?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/schd-vs-vym-which-dividend-etf-deserves-a-spot-in-your-income",
        "published": "2026-10-12T12:54:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}