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SCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has the superior selection strategy, while the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has a bigger growth and tech tilt.

SCHD vs. VIG: Which Dividend ETF Could Build More Wealth Over 20 Years?

Published July 28, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Over the past decade, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has generated an average annual return of 12.4%. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG) has returned 12.8% annually over the same time frame.

That's not much of a difference. But one shouldn't see similar performance records and assume the funds themselves are similar or even interchangeable.

Details

These two dividend ETFs take very different approaches to portfolio construction. There's very little overlap between the two portfolios, and sector compositions reveal some very distinct differences in tilts.

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Source

Originally published at www.fool.com.

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