Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), has performed well over the last decade, becoming one of the largest dividend funds and Sleep-Well-at-Night (SWAN). The fund has grown by more than 400% since 2012, and it generated higher total returns.
The best SCHD ETFs to invest in
To get the most out of the SCHD, you should buy it and keep it. You can invest selectively in some of best stocks within the fund. Blackrock, Altria and Chevron are some of the top SCHD stock to invest in.
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Blackrock (BLK).
Blackrock, a global leader in asset management with over $11.7 trillion of assets under management and mainly through its ETF business, is one of best SCHD stocks to invest. Blackrock is the largest asset manager in the world with assets of over $11.7 trillion, mainly in its ETFs.
Blackrock has also changed its business model by investing in private credit and infrastructure. Blackrock acquired Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners. GIP provided access to lucrative infrastructure, while HPS was a major player in private credit. The company is likely to continue performing well, as they race towards $20 trillion of assets.
Altria MO
Altria, a tobacco company stock is also a good SCHD to invest in. This large tobacco company owns Philip Morris USA and John Middleton as well as NJOY.
Altria has performed well, as have other tobacco companies in recent months. Its stock rose by nearly 40% over the last year. Investors embraced tobacco companies as the ESG trends ended.
Altria, with its 7.8% dividend yield and frequent share repurchases is a great SCHD to invest in.
Chevron (CVX)
Chevron is the US’s second largest energy company. It makes a good SCHD stock. The stock of this company has increased by 16% since its low point in the year, as investors have praised Trump’s policies on energy.
It is likely that the company will benefit from the relative lack of red tape, and a possible muted trade conflict. It also benefits from global crude oil price increases.
Chevron’s stock is an almost all-weather investment. The company’s stock usually drops when the oil price falls and rises when it bounces back.
Lockheed Martin (LMT)
Trump’s efforts to increase defense spending will benefit companies in the US military-industrial complex. This will be a boon to firms such as Lockheed Martin, RTX and others that earn billions from lucrative defense contracts.
Lockheed will also report solid financial results, now that the company has resumed work on its F-35 project. Stocks are also at a discount now that they have dropped over 20% since their peak in 2024.
Home Depot HD
Home Depot’s market share is a good reason to purchase and hold SCHD stock. Its recent decline from its high point was mainly due to the possible tariffs by Trump’s administration.
Home Depot, and possibly other retailers, may be affected by tariffs. The truth is, they’ve all been doing well ever since Trump imposed huge tariffs during his first term.
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