Two popular dividend-focused ETFs are SPYD, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, and SCHD, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. Let’s compare them. ► Get my dividend portfolio: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/m1-finance-dividend-pie/ // TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - Methodology, Factors, and Fees 02:26 - Sector Composition 02:46 - Performance 03:09 - Conclusion and Outro // SUMMARY: • SPYD and SCHD are two popular dividend-oriented ETFs from SPDR and Schwab, respectively. • SPYD launched in 2015 and SCHD launched in 2011. • SPYD costs a tiny bit more at 7 bps, while SCHD costs 6 bps. • Both are very popular and have significant AUM, but SCHD is more popular than SPYD. • SPYD captures the highest-yielding stocks in the S&P 500. • SCHD looks for high-quality companies with a sustainable dividend via profitability screens. • SPYD overweights Energy, Utilities, and REITs and all but excludes Industrials, Technology, and Consumer Cyclical stocks. • SCHD overweights Financials, Industrials, and Consumer Staples, excludes REITs entirely, and nearly excludes Utilities. • Since SPYD’s inception in 2015, SCHD has massively outperformed it on both a general and risk-adjusted basis. • SPYD delivers greater exposure to the Size and Value equity risk factors. Profitability and Investment exposures are roughly equal between the two funds. • SPYD has a higher yield at 3.99%, compared to 3.43% for SCHD. Read the blog post here: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/spyd-vs-schd/ #dividends #dividendinvesting #etf // INVEST ► M1 Finance: https://optimizedportfolio.com/go/m1 ► My comprehensive review of M1 Finance: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/m1-finance-review/ ► Get my dividend portfolio: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/m1-finance-dividend-pie/ ► Lazy Portfolios: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/lazy-portfolios/ ► Beginners’ reference guide (updated regularly): https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/beginners-start-here/ ► Webull (for stock traders; get 2 free stocks): https://act.webull.com/kol-us/share.html?hl=en&inviteCode=iKJHc5TS9HSe // SOCIAL ► Website: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/ ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/optimizedportfolio ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimizedportfolio/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimizedportfolio/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptimizedPort ► Support my channel by shopping on Amazon (free for you): https://amzn.to/2TLCgCc I appreciate all the support! Disclaimer: This is not financial advice, investing advice, or tax advice. The information presented is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Investment products discussed are for illustrative purposes only. It is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or otherwise transact in any of the products mentioned. I always attempt to ensure the accuracy of information presented but that accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Do your own due diligence. All investing involves risk, including the risk of losing the money you invest. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Opinions are my own and do not represent those of other parties mentioned. Read my lengthier disclaimer here: https://www.optimizedportfolio.com/terms/ Disclosure: Some of the links above are referral links. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to make a purchase or sign up for a service after clicking through those links, I may receive a small commission. This allows me to continue producing high-quality content on this channel and pays for the occasional cup of coffee. I have first-hand experience with every product or service I recommend, and I recommend them because I genuinely believe they are useful.