GLD vs SCHD
SPDR® Gold Shares vs Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Buy GLD if…
- •You prefer higher liquidity and trading volume
- •You prioritize historical performance
- •You want stronger recent performance
- •You value a longer track record
Buy SCHD if…
- •You want lower costs (0.06% vs 0.40%)
- •You want higher dividend income (+3.79%)
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GLD
The Trust holds gold bars and from time to time, issues Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and distributes gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust"s expenses. The Sponsor believes that, for many investors, the Shares represent a cost-effective investment in gold.
SCHD
To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of high dividend yielding stocks issued by U.S. companies that have a record of consistently paying dividends, selected for fundamental strength relative to their peers, based on financial ratios. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in these stocks.