SCHD ETF Faces Mixed Performance Amid Dividend Stock Volatility
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) dipped 1.15% on Thursday but shows tentative recovery signs with a 0.19% pre-market gain. Year-to-date, it clings to a 1.39% advance despite recent turbulence—down 2.10% over five sessions.
Fund flows tell a cautious tale: $67 million exited SCHD this week, per TipRanks data. The ETF’s Moderate Buy rating and $31.02 average price target (16.5% upside potential) mask divergent holdings. Oxford Industries and Skyworks Solutions lead gains, while Amgen and Whirlpool drag.
Dividend strategies face pressure as yield curves flatten. SCHD’s 7/10 Smart Score suggests market-aligned performance—neither hero nor casualty in the current risk-off environment.