SCHD ETF Scorecard — Yield 3.2%, Total Return 590%

🎯 How SCHD Scored

We grade on total return, not headline yield. A fund that pays 40% while losing 30% of its price is not doing its job.

Annualized return strength40 / 50

Average yearly total return of 13.71% since inception.

Cumulative total return25 / 25

590% in total return since the fund launched.

Yield backed by returns25 / 25

Compares the 3.2% distribution rate against 13.71% annualized return. Higher is healthier.

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Projections use SCHD's historical annualized total return of 13.71% and its current 3.2% distribution rate, both held flat. Real returns will differ, distributions can be cut, and past performance does not predict future results. Taxes, fees, and return of capital are not modeled. For entertainment only — not financial advice.

🥊 SCHD Head-to-Head

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💵 Similar Yield to SCHD

Other funds paying in the 3–6% range, ranked by our scorecard.

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MAXI	Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF	4.0%	26.44%	A+
DIVO	Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF	4.9%	12.60%	A+
ISPY	ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF	5.6%	15.97%	A
HDV	iShares Core High Dividend ETF	3.1%	11.25%	A
VYMI	Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF	3.7%	10.69%	A
DVY	iShares Select Dividend ETF	3.5%	9.02%	A-
QDPL	Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF	4.50%	11.30%	A-
SPHD	Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF	5.0%	9.51%	A-
QSIX	Pacer Metaurus Nasdaq 100 Dividend Multiplier 600 ETF	3.70%	6.40%	B
IDV	iShares International Select Dividend ETF	5.7%	4.80%	C+
CSHI	NEOS Enhanced Income 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF	5.0%	5.29%	C+
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	3.64%	3.01%	C-

🏆 Highest Annualized Returns

The strongest average annual total returns since inception across every fund we track.

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2	CHPY	YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF	40%	73.04%
3	PLTY	YieldMax PLTR Option Income Strategy ETF	41%	66.87%
4	HAKY	Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF	15%	59.68%
5	NVDY	YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF	30%	52.29%
6	AHD	GraniteShares Autocallable HOOD ETF	33%	48.45%
7	AMDY	YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF	42%	45.47%
8	SOXY	YieldMax® Target 12™ Semiconductor Option Income ETF	12%	44.43%
9	NVII	REX NVDA Growth & Income ETF	39%	43.21%
10	XLEI	State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF	21.0%	39.48%
11	SNOY	YieldMax SNOW Option Income Strategy ETF	46%	37.99%
12	GOOW	Roundhill GOOGL WeeklyPay ETF	21.1%	35.38%
13	PLTW	Roundhill PLTR WeeklyPay ETF	71.7%	30.46%
14	VFLO	VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF	0.8%	29.02%
15	MLPI	MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF	14.3%	27.97%

❓ SCHD FAQ

What is the dividend yield of SCHD?

SCHD currently shows a distribution yield of 3.2%. Yield reflects the most recent distribution annualized and can change with every payment.

What is the total return of SCHD since inception?

SCHD has returned 590% in total since it launched on 10/20/2011, which works out to roughly 13.71% per year on average.

Is the SCHD yield sustainable?

Total return is comfortably ahead of the distribution rate — this fund has been growing capital while paying you. A distribution rate that runs persistently ahead of total return generally means capital is being returned rather than earned.

How is the SCHD grade calculated?

Our A+ grade combines three things: annualized total return (50 points), cumulative total return since inception (25 points), and whether annualized return keeps pace with the distribution rate (25 points). SCHD scored 90 out of 100. This is our opinion only, not investment advice.