SCHD

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) invests almost entirely in U.S. large‑cap equities, selecting around 100 dividend‑paying companies across sectors such as health care, consumer staples, energy, industrials, financials and technology, with a focus on firms that exhibit strong financial health and sustainable dividend histories. Its strategy is rules‑based, tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, which screens for high‑quality dividend payers and weights holdings by a combination of dividend yield and company fundamentals. SCHD is suited for investors who want exposure to dividend income and broad market diversification within a single fund, making it a common choice for income‑oriented, long‑term or retirement‑focused portfolios.