SCHD
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Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) closed at $31.86 as of 2026-05-01, trading 29.7% above its 200-week moving average of $24.57. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 27.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 76, SCHD is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.91 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 710 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 13.7 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SCHD would have grown to $513, compared to $635 for the S&P 500. SCHD has returned 12.7% 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 +57.0% 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 +81.0% 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.
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 | 13.0% | +84.4% | +194.6% |
| 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 29.7% above its 200-week moving average of $24.57. It would need to fall to $24.57 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 $24.57 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 76 (overbought). 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 13.7 years, $100 invested in SCHD would have grown to $513, compared to $635 for the S&P 500. That's 12.7% 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 344.00%.
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 2026-05-01