SCHD vs VOO
SCHD targets high-quality US dividend payers; VOO tracks the broad S&P 500. Income investors often weigh the two. Important: this tool compares price history, which does not include dividends reinvested. Because SCHD yields more, its total return is understated here relative to VOO more than it would be on a total-return basis.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SCHD better than VOO?
They serve different goals: SCHD emphasizes dividend income and value, VOO emphasizes broad market growth. Over the past decade VOO’s price has generally grown faster, while SCHD pays a higher dividend yield. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Does this comparison include dividends?
No. The charts use price history only, so dividend income is not reflected. SCHD’s higher yield means its true total return is closer to VOO’s than the price chart alone suggests.