If I Were Starting My Portfolio From Scratch Today, This Is the First ETF I'd Buy

An experienced investor recommends the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as the foundational holding for a new portfolio. The ETF focuses on high-yielding dividend-growth stocks and has delivered over 12% average annualized returns over multiple periods, outperforming pure growth stocks and high-yield stocks with lower volatility.