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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jun 28
Analyst Urges 10%–30% New Capital Shift to SCHD on 15.6x Valuation
Updated
Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jun 28

Analyst Urges 10%–30% New Capital Shift to SCHD on 15.6x Valuation

2 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jun 28

Summary

  • A Seeking Alpha analyst recommended putting 10% to 30% of new money into Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF as a tactical allocation rather than a full portfolio shift.
  • SCHD’s appeal centers on mature, profitable holdings trading at a blended 15.6x P/E—well below the S&P 500—while offering dividend income and diversification.
  • About 35% of the fund sits in healthcare and consumer staples, giving it defensive exposure to sectors the analyst says are resilient in downturns and currently undervalued.
  • The analyst cautioned SCHD can lag in tech-led rallies, but argued it has historically beaten the S&P 500 during valuation resets and growth scares, making it useful ballast in volatile markets.

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