Mather Group LLC. acquired a new stake in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD – Free Report) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 31,554 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,026,000.
A number of other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of SCHD. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 17,667,059 shares of the company’s stock worth $560,222,000 after purchasing an additional 354,983 shares during the last quarter. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC grew its position in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 3.5% in the first quarter. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,569,026 shares of the company’s stock valued at $293,578,000 after purchasing an additional 324,778 shares in the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada grew its position in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 8.3% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 8,655,941 shares of the company’s stock valued at $265,563,000 after purchasing an additional 660,876 shares in the last quarter. Keystone Financial Planning Inc. grew its position in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 0.5% in the third quarter. Keystone Financial Planning Inc. now owns 6,279,518 shares of the company’s stock valued at $204,273,000 after purchasing an additional 29,169 shares in the last quarter. Finally, HHM Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 2.8% in the first quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 5,156,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $158,202,000 after purchasing an additional 138,225 shares during the last quarter.
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Stock Performance
NYSEARCA:SCHD opened at $34.35 on Friday. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has a one year low of $26.32 and a one year high of $35.31. The stock has a market cap of $114.95 billion, a PE ratio of 14.57 and a beta of 0.68. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $34.01 and a 200 day moving average price of $32.75.
Key Stories Impacting Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
Here are the key news stories impacting Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF this week:
- Positive Sentiment: SCHD gained 3.28% over the past week while recording approximately $140.33 million in five-day net inflows. The continued capital allocation toward the fund signals strong demand for its value-oriented, dividend-paying holdings and is the clearest near-term positive catalyst. SCHD Sees Gains Amid Strong Inflows
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary continues to portray SCHD as a popular retirement-income vehicle, with a portfolio yield near 3.8% and exposure to established dividend payers. Its combination of income, lower volatility, and a value-stock tilt may appeal to investors seeking alternatives to growth-heavy funds. Why SCHD’s Income Is Unshakable This Year
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent comparisons with Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM), JEPQ, and other dividend-growth strategies highlight a trade-off: SCHD may offer better value exposure and long-term dividend growth, but competing funds can provide broader sector diversification or higher immediate income. These comparisons could influence future flows without directly changing SCHD’s holdings. SCHD Compared With VYM
- Negative Sentiment: First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. reduced its SCHD position by 58.5%, selling 32,105 shares and retaining 22,736 shares. Although one institution’s 13F sale does not establish a broad trend, it represents a modest negative signal for sentiment and fund demand. First Citizens Bank Reduces SCHD Stake
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts warn that SCHD’s price appreciation has outpaced its relatively limited payout growth, potentially reducing future returns. In addition, two major dividend contributors reportedly have earnings coverage concerns, creating some risk to the fund’s income reliability. Is SCHD Still Worth Buying?
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Profile
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 100 dividend-paying US equities. SCHD was launched on Oct 20, 2011 and is managed by Schwab.
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