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