# SCHD ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> SCHD (Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF): 1-year total return +23.86%, price return +19.68%, max drawdown 7.61%, trailing yield 3.22%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/schd/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

SCHD gained 23.86% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+19.68% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 56.83% with dividends reinvested, or +9.02% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 7.61%, and it closed 7.07% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($35.21 on Aug. 24, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $1.05 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 3.22%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | -5.79% | -6.54% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +1.83% | +1.02% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +8.79% | +7.07% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +22.22% | +19.29% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +23.86% | +19.68% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +56.06% (+15.99%/yr) | +39.87% (+11.83%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +56.83% (+9.02%/yr) | +30.10% (+5.18%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +22.22% | +19.29% |
| 2025 | +4.33% | +0.40% |
| 2024 | +11.67% | +7.66% |
| 2023 | +4.57% | +0.78% |
| 2022 | -3.23% | -6.54% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 7.61% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 17.64% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 18.93% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $35.21 on 2026-08-24 (-7.07% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $26.44 to $35.21 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 18.93%, from 2022-01-11 to 2022-09-30, recovered on 2024-07-17 (656 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $1.05 per share in 4 payments, yield 3.22%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-23 ($0.27).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.78 | 3 |
| 2025 | $1.05 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.99 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.89 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.85 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/