The Dividend ETF That Belongs in Almost Every Long-Term Portfolio

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is recommended as a core holding for long-term investors due to its focus on high-yielding dividend stocks with strong growth potential. The fund tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, holding 100 quality dividend-paying stocks with an average yield of 3.4% and annual dividend growth rate of 9.4%. Historical data shows dividend-growth stocks significantly outperform non-dividend payers, making this ETF suitable for building a growing income stream.