Market Volatility Builds The Case Why To Own SCHD

Summary

• SCHD has faced negative commentary for lacking total returns, slow dividend growth, and relative poor performance compared to SPY and QQQ.
• Despite criticism, the Fund offers a defensive balance with quality holdings that better withstand market shocks and outperform during economic recessions.
• Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is a best-in-class, dividend-oriented ETF that provides a safe haven during turbulent times.
• Market rout, spiking volatility, 3.6% dividend yield, and diversification away from Mag 7 are all reasons to add SCHD to one's portfolio.

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A lot of negative commentary has been recently published via articles and comments on Seeking Alpha on behalf of Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD):

• Lacking total returns
• Relative poor performance on the SPY/SCHD pair
• Slow dividend growth

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