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Schwab's dividend aristocrats fund: boring wealth building masquerading as financial excitement.
means An exchange-traded fund tracking 100+ U.S. companies with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases, managed by Charles Schwab.
from Launched 2011 by Schwab as SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF), capitalizing on the dividend-growth investing philosophy that rose to prominence after the 2008 crash when income mattered more than speculation.
expense ratio0.06% annually—cheaper than most index funds
dividend screenrequires 25 consecutive years of rising payouts minimum
holdings philosophystability over growth; boring blue chips crushing volatility
AUM scaleover $40 billion in assets as of 2024
for instance
coca-cola inside schd — beverage empire with 61+ consecutive years of dividend increases
procter gamble inside schd — consumer staples juggernaut, 67+ years of consecutive raises
johnson johnson inside schd — healthcare titan, 62+ consecutive years of dividend growth