SCHD Is Up 20% and Offers Investors a Compelling Yield. But These 3 Dividend Stocks Could Be Even Better Buys Now.

Key Points Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF uses a complex screening process to select stocks. The ETF has risen smartly so far in 2026, actually outperforming the S&P 500 index. Income investors may still want to step back and look at high-yielding PepsiCo, Enterprise, and Realty Income. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) has had a great year so far in 2026, up roughly 20% as of this writing. That's way better than the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , which is up "only" about 13%. And Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF offers a compelling, and above-market, 3% yield.