SCHD ETF News, 9/25/2025: Dividend Titans Face Crypto Disruption

Traditional dividend ETFs get a reality check as digital assets reshape income investing.

Dividend Dominance Challenged

SCHD's steady payout strategy looks increasingly archaic against crypto staking yields that triple traditional returns. While boomers cling to their 3% dividends, decentralized protocols quietly generate 8-12% APY—no middlemen required.

The Passive Aggressive Shift

Smart contract automation bypasses entire wealth management layers. Why pay 1% fees for dividend reinvestment when code executes it for pennies? The math isn't kind to legacy structures.

Regulatory Tango

SEC foot-dragging on crypto ETFs feels increasingly like protectionism for outdated models. Meanwhile, global investors flock to digital dividend alternatives that settle in seconds, not days.

Another quarter where traditional finance pretends blockchain doesn't exist—while their brightest analysts secretly stack ETH in cold storage.

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According to TipRanks’ unique ETF analyst consensus, determined based on a weighted average of analyst ratings on its holdings, SCHD is a Moderate Buy. The Street’s average price target of $30.63 implies an upside of 12.78%. 

Currently, SCHD’s five holdings with the highest upside potential are Inter Parfums (IPAR), AMERISAFE, Inc. (AMSF), Kforce (KFRC), Coterra Energy (CTRA), and Schlumberger (SLB).

Meanwhile, its five holdings with the greatest downside potential are Carter’s (CRI), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), American Financial Group (AFG), Ford Motor (F), and Murphy Oil (MUR).

Revealingly, SCHD ETF’s Smart Score is seven, implying that this ETF will likely perform in line with the market.