SCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) have delivered similar returns over the past decade (12.4% and 12.8% annually, respectively), but employ different strategies. SCHD screens for balance sheet health, yield, and dividend growth, while VIG focuses solely on 10+ years of dividend growth history with market-cap weighting. Despite SCHD being the superior dividend ETF overall, VIG is expected to outperform over the next 20 years due to its greater growth and tech sector exposure.