AUGUST 16, 2026

SCHD, DIVB Beat QQQ, VOO and SPY as Dividend ETFs Ride AI Hedging Wave - State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Tr

SCHD, DIVB Beat QQQ, VOO and SPY as Dividend ETFs Ride AI Hedging Wave - State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Tr

Summary

Top dividend ETFs, notably the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB), are outperforming tech-heavy funds, with SCHD up 26% and DIVB up 28% this year. As investors pivot towards traditional companies, these funds have attracted significant inflows, totaling $17.4 billion. With lower price-to-earnings ratios compared to tech ETFs, SCHD and DIVB present compelling opportunities for professionals seeking stable growth



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