SCHD vs VNQ: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: SCHD has a lower expense ratio (0.06%) than VNQ (0.12%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric SCHD (Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF) VNQ (Vanguard Real Estate ETF)
Asset Class US Large Cap Value US Real Estate REITs
Expense Ratio 0.06% 0.12%
Dividend Yield 3.45% 4.10%
AUM $50B $33B
Benchmark Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index

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