7 Dividend ETFs That Could Beat SCHD Over the Next Decade

To generate passive income while also potentially earning capital appreciation, many investors turn to dividend paying stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 9, 2025

DTD: Solid Returns And Well-Rounded Fundamentals For This Total Market Dividend ETF

DTD is comprised of 834 U.S. dividend-paying securities representing all size segments that have passed proprietary screens for quality, momentum, and dividend safety. Its expense ratio is 0.28%. DTD's estimated yield is only 2.09%, but its current portfolio provide a solid foundation for future dividend growth. This article highlights statistics like payout ratios and growth rates as support. Potential downside risks include a high weighted average market cap and relatively high overlap with S&P 500 Index ETFs compared to similar-yielding peers like DGRO, VTV, and VYM.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 3, 2025

These 3 Monthly Dividend ETFs Are Quietly Beating SCHD

Creating a stream of passive income is key to a comfortable retirement. And to do this, many people turn to dividend stocks.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 13, 2025

Should WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Value segment of the US equity market? You should consider the WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on June 16, 2006.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Is WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Making its debut on 06/16/2006, smart beta exchange traded fund WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD) provides investors broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Value category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 5, 2025

Move Over, SCHD: 3 Monthly Dividend ETFs With Superior Long-Term Returns

The three ETFs below provide monthly dividend ETFs with competitive long-term gains.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 14, 2025

DTD: Resilient Income Amid Market Volatility

The WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend Fund offers a resilient, diversified approach to dividend investing, focusing on projected cash dividends rather than yield. DTD's portfolio is value-driven, emphasizing large-cap, defensive sectors like Financials and Consumer Staples, resulting in lower volatility than VTI. Despite a moderate 1.92% yield and a higher expense ratio, DTD delivers strong risk-adjusted returns and outperforms typical high-yield dividend ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 19, 2025

3 Monthly Dividend ETFs That Crush SCHD for Total Returns

There are new cohorts of exchange-traded funds that can deliver double-digit total returns while paying you dividends every month.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 15, 2025

DTD: Dividend Investing Makes More Sense Than Ever

DTD offers exposure to large U.S. dividend payers, balancing risk, amid high market valuations and macroeconomic uncertainty. The fund's sector allocation favors Financials and maintains lower tech exposure, resulting in lower P/E and P/B ratios than broad market ETFs. While DTD should lag the market long-term, it provides lower volatility and may outperform on a risk-adjusted basis during periods of economic stress.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2025

How To Clean Up Your Dividend Portfolio (Without Panic Or Regret)

Holding a bunch of stocks from the same sector doesn't mean you're diversified. In fact, it could make your portfolio more vulnerable. Small positions (

Seeking Alpha • Jun 5, 2025