Stocks or ETFs side by side: scores, returns, risk, valuation and what they hold.
| Measure | SCHDSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | VYMVanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Category | US Dividend | US Dividend |
| Net assets | $121B | $101B |
| Price | $35.83 | $163.45 |
| Last day | +0.50% | +0.45% |
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 fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the the Target Index, which consists of common stocks of companies that pay dividends that generally are higher than average (excluding real estate investment trusts (“REITs”)).
VYM analysis and Q-Scores →Data as of 2026-10-13. Not investment advice.