From The Motley Fool · Jake Lerch · · 1m
SCHD Wins on Efficiency and Income
Schwab's dividend ETF outperforms ProShares' with lower fees and higher yield.
In brief
Schwab's dividend ETF outperforms ProShares' with lower fees and higher yield. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers better dividend yield (3.1%) and lower expense ratio (0.06%) than ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) for income-focused investors. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Dividend ETF Comparison
Investors compare ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) for income potential.
Key Financial Metrics
NOBL has $59.13 share price with 1.98% yield versus SCHD's $35.78 share price with 2.95% yield.
Expense Ratio Difference
SCHD charges 0.06% expense ratio versus NOBL's 0.35% expense ratio for investors.
Dividend Yield Comparison
SCHD offers 3.1% dividend yield compared to NOBL's 2.1% yield for income-focused investors.
Performance Over 5 Years
SCHD delivered 60% total return versus NOBL's 38% over five years for investors.
Investor Recommendation
For most income-oriented or cost-conscious investors, SCHD is the clear choice due to lower fees and higher yield.
The takeaway
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) offers better dividend yield (3.1%) and lower expense ratio (0.06%) than ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) for income-focused investors.
