Schwab vs Vanguard: Which is the Better Dividend ETF?

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT:VIG) and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHD) differ most in dividend yield, sector tilts, and portfolio concentration, with SCHD offering a higher payout and heavier exposure to energy and consumer defensive stocks. Both VIG and SCHD aim to capture the long-term benefits of dividend-paying U.S. stocks, but their approaches and resulting portfolios diverge in important ways. This comparison looks at cost, returns, risk, liquidity, and portfolio ...