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SCHD targets steady dividends by tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, SCHD, holds dividend consistency leaders such as Coca-Cola and Abbott, which have raised payouts for 64 and 54 consecutive years, respectively.
Yahoo Finance highlighted the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, SCHD, as an approach for investors seeking higher dividend exposure with an emphasis on consistency. The fund’s stated objective is to track the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 index as closely as possible.
According to the article, the index screens for stocks with high yields and a record of consistent dividend payments. Among SCHD’s top holdings listed are Abbott Laboratories, Amgen, Merck, Coca-Cola, and Home Depot.
The piece also points to long dividend increase streaks within the portfolio. It notes that Coca-Cola has increased its dividend payout for 64 consecutive years, while Abbott Laboratories has done so for 54 consecutive years.
The article adds that the holdings have also shown stock performance during 2026, with Coca-Cola shares up 25.4% year to date and Amgen shares up 26.8%. It also says Merck shares are the best performer among the top five holdings so far in 2026, though the article text cuts off before providing the exact percentage.
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