Stocks or ETFs side by side: scores, returns, risk, valuation and what they hold.
| Measure | SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | VIGVanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Category | US Dividend | US Dividend |
| Net assets | $121B | $136B |
| Price | $35.93 | $251.80 |
| Last day | −0.25% | −0.02% |
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the index. S. companies that have a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundamental strength relative to their peers, based on financial ratios. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in these stocks.
SCHD analysis and Q-Scores →The adviser employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the index, which consists of common stocks of companies that have a record of increasing dividends over time.
VIG analysis and Q-Scores →Data as of 2026-10-13. Not investment advice.