Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF

SCHY

Market cap $2.39B

I have a soft spot for the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD).

Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF remains a buy, offering a 3.4% yield and strong international diversification. SCHY's fundamentals-driven selection process limits yield traps and focuses on high-quality, dividend-growing international companies. The fund's minimal technology exposure acts as a defensive hedge if capital rotates out of U.S. tech but may underperform in tech-led rallies.

Investors seeking a dividend stream that grows rather than just survives often turn to two Schwab funds: the Schwab U.S.

The Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF is an unheralded payout-growth fund. The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF is a fine choice for geographic diversification.

Income investors who own Invesco RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF (NYSEARCA:PXF) get something unusual: an international dividend stream weighted by company fundamentals rather than market capitalization.

Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHY) trades around $32 and pays a 30-day SEC yield of roughly 3.9%, giving income investors access to cash dividends from large, established companies in Europe, the UK, Australia and Canada.

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The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) enables U.S. investors to diversify internationally with cost efficiency and attractive yield. SCHY has outperformed the S&P 500 since November 2024, delivering over 40% total return versus 20.75% for the S&P 500. U.S. equity valuations remain elevated, with CAPE above 40x and S&P 500 dividend yields at historic lows.

Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) has a 3.42% dividend yield and competitive valuation, targeting ex-US large and mid-cap equities. SCHY's portfolio emphasizes quality screens, sector caps, and geographic diversification, but underperforms peers like VYMI and JIVE in total return and Sharpe ratio. While ex-US high dividend exposure can enhance portfolio yield and diversification, SCHY does not reduce volatility or max drawdown versus alternatives.

It's smart to diversify your portfolio beyond just U.S. stocks. These ETFs will quickly and easily have you invested in hundreds, if not thousands, of international stocks.