# Schwab ETF Outperforms SPY YTD

> Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) beats SPY with 25% YTD gain versus SPY's 12%.
- Title: Schwab ETF Outperforms SPY YTD · Seekingalpha | Shortify
- Summary: Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) beats SPY with 25% YTD gain versus SPY's 12%. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF outperformed SPY by 25% versus 12% YTD.
- Keywords: schwab, schd, spy, dividend, etf, ytd, dividend yield, money, business, Outperforms, Seekingalpha
- Source: Seekingalpha — https://seekingalpha.com/article/4955086-the-winners-inside-schd-october-2026
- Author: Dividend Yield Theorist
- Published: 2026-10-19T03:27:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: schwab, schd, spy, dividend, etf, ytd, dividend yield, money, business
## SCHD Outperforms SPY
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has risen over 25% YTD versus SPY's ~12%.
## Strong Holding Returns
Top holdings like DINO, APA, and TXN delivered double- and triple-digit returns.
## Robust Dividend Growth
Eight SCHD constituents announced dividend increases averaging 5.73%.
## Key takeaway

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF outperformed SPY by 25% versus 12% YTD.