3 Dividend ETFs to Buy Not Named SCHD

The Motley FoolFeb 15, 2026 3:35 PM

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is far and away the most popular dividend ETF on the market today, but there are other great options that can offer higher growth potential, especially when Technology is performing well. In today's video I will cover 3 alternative options that I like alongside SCHD, and one of those includes the Vanguard Dividend Appreciate ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG).

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*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Dec. 19, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Mark Roussin, CPA has positions in Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and iShares Trust-iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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