Charles Schwab (SCHW)

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The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has built a strong track record. But can it continue?

If bears are prowling next year, these ETFs can help investors thrive.

A 3% yield gives it a head start on an S&P 500 fund. Is that enough to stay ahead through 2030?

These ETFs are long-term winners regardless of what 2027 brings their way.

Single-stock perps could disrupt traditional options trading.

During the 2022 bear market, these dividend ETFs outperformed the S&P 500, but the bigger benefit may be emotional.

The Nasdaq Composite is 11% off its recent high.

Investors are jittery about a potential looming market crash.

Small-caps have made an impressive comeback over the past year. The fundamental picture suggests the rally can continue.

Now could be a good time to take advantage of short-term volatility.

These ETFs offer options for generating dividend income, and it is important to understand their differences.

These three ETFs could turn $100,000 into more than $7,600 of passive income a year.

State Street's fund holds fewer stocks but delivers higher income and lower volatility, while Schwab offers broader diversification across 1,750 holdings.

Investors are pouring into dividend-paying stocks and ETFs as Democrats gain control of Congress.

It likely won't happen overnight, but it's very doable over time.

One fund's growth tilt makes it a better choice for long-term investors.

Management raised full-year outlook despite a discrete payroll partner loss.

State Street's fund holds lower costs and higher dividend yield, while Schwab's emerging-market play offers exposure to high-growth developing economies.

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This dividend ETF has delivered surprisingly strong growth for the past 15 years.

SCHD's history is encouraging, but one recent number changes how I read it.

The strongest financial stocks of 2027 may come from three very different corners of the industry.

Tracking the S&P 500 may not be optimal anymore, and there can be better ways for investors to gain a mix of dividends, stability, and growth.