SCHD
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Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) closed at $33.68 as of 2026-09-18, trading 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $25.60. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 33.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 60, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.97 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 730 weeks of data, SCHD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 3 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SCHD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +84.4%.
Over the past 14.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SCHD would have grown to $547, compared to $673 for the S&P 500. SCHD has returned 12.8% annualized vs 14.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Growth of $100: SCHD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SCHD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying SCHD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +71.0% after 12 months (median +71.0%), compared to +56.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +91.0% vs +80.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SCHD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from SCHD's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
SCHD has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +84.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 13.1% | +84.4% | +213.9% |
| Average | 3 | — | +84.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCHD below its 200-week moving average?
No. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is currently 31.6% above its 200-week moving average of $25.60. It would need to fall to $25.60 to cross below the line.
What is SCHD's 200-week moving average price?
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's 200-week moving average is $25.60 as of 2026-09-18. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SCHD drops below its 200-week moving average?
SCHD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +84.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 3 weeks on average.
Is SCHD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SCHD as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 60. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SCHD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.1 years, $100 invested in SCHD would have grown to $547, compared to $673 for the S&P 500. That's 12.8% annualized vs 14.5% for the index. SCHD has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SCHD pay a dividend?
Yes. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF currently pays a dividend yield of 300.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-09-18