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Schwab's dividend ETF drops 6% into a familiar zone

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) bounced back after sharp declines during the 2020 pandemic crash and the 2022 market crash . SCHD reached $35. 31 on Aug. 24, 2026, before pulling back to $33. 26, a roughly 6% retreat that mirrors past recoverable drawdowns, The Motley Fool reported . Since its launch in October 2011, SCHD has delivered an average annual return of 13. 11%, including periods of market turmoil during the pandemic and the 2022 bear market. The fund charges a 0. 06% expense ratio and, as of Oct. 12, 2026, manages more than $111 billion in net assets, making it one of the largest dividend-focused exchange-traded funds.

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