Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)

Dividend stocks have been hot buys this year, and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has risen by 22%, outperforming the broader markets.

The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF's tech exposure is one reason the fund can continue to outpace its Schwab rival.

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is up 23% year to date. The gains might not be done.

The payout has grown every year since 2012 -- but the quarterly payments are uneven, and the growth has slowed.

Combining different dividend stock selection strategies can produce an elite portfolio.

How does $20,000-plus in annual dividend income sound?

Use this ETF to generate thousands of dollars in dividends annually.

Even small, regular investments can turn into thousands of dollars in annual dividend income.

There are signs that the market could see a big pullback.

Long-term holders of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF have seen their yield on cost gradually rise.

There are multiple ways to build toward a $500 monthly income stream from SCHD.

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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has been an elite performer in this category for a long time.

These ETFs each offer a distinct strategy for creating long-term wealth.

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Given what's going on in the world and in the market, perhaps it's natural that SCHD is surging.

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With more money pouring into ETFs, the question becomes how long the trend might last.

They both check many boxes that investors would want during a market downturn.

During bear markets and recessions, it's good to be invested in "defensive" stocks and funds that hold up better than average.

Dividend growth stocks have historically been the least volatile.

Its attractive payouts make it worth holding on to for the long haul.

Or is there a happy medium?

Dividends have been key to long-term stock market returns.