SCHD vs VYM vs DGRO
Side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right ETF
Quick Summary
SCHD
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Investment Objective
SCHD targets quality dividend growers, not just high yielders, by screening for companies with 10+ years of consistent payouts and strong fundamentals. The fund delivers a 3.47% yield while avoiding dividend traps that plague many income strategies.
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
Investment Objective
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) seeks to track the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, which measures the performance of U.S. stocks with above-average dividend yields, excluding REITs. This income-focused equity ETF targets companies that consistently pay higher-than-market dividends while maintaining financial stability.
DGRO
iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF
Investment Objective
DGRO targets companies with at least 5 years of consecutive dividend growth, filtering the US market for businesses that can sustainably increase payouts over time. This creates a quality-tilted portfolio that historically outperforms high-yield dividend traps during market stress.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SCHD | VYM | DGRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Information | |||
| Full Name | Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF |
| Issuer | Charles Schwab | Vanguard | BlackRock |
| Category | Dividend | Value | Dividend |
| Inception Date | 2011-10-20 | 2006-11-10 👑 Oldest | 2014-06-10 |
| Cost & Size | |||
| Expense Ratio | N/A% 👑 Lowest | N/A% | N/A% |
| Assets (AUM) | $109.5B 👑 Largest | $80.8B | $42.4B |
| Avg Daily Volume | N/A 👑 Most Liquid | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | |||
| 1 Day Return | -0.62% | -0.83% | -0.40% 👑 Highest |
| 1 Month Return | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Months Return | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Year to Date Return | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income | |||
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% 👑 Highest | 2.31% | 1.94% |