Should you buy SCHD ETF?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as Hold/Accumulate with a technical score of 0.00 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Hold signal since
- Price since signal Up 5.72%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 4.91%
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Weaker technical forecast for Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity as ETF downgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF price gained 0.86% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $33.90 to $34.19. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 0.89% from a day low at $33.89 to a day high of $34.19. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.27% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 24 million more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 24 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $823.00 million.
The ETF lies in the upper part of a weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $34.20 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 4.91% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $34.03 and $35.88 at the end of this 3-month period.
SCHD Signals & Forecast
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $33.76 and $32.79. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.82%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity finds support from accumulated volume at $32.63 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the ETF tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this ETF. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.300 between high and low, or 0.89%. For the last week the ETF has had daily average volatility of 1.28%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $32.72 (-4.29%) (This ETF has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 28 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SCHD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF to open at $34.09, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $33.98 and $34.40, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.419 (+/-1.23%) up or down from last closing price. If Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.23% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $32.63, some $1.56 (4.56%) from the current price of $34.19, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ETF A Buy?
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.000
Hold/Accumulate
Downgraded
Zero in score indicates that our system is expecting high volatility and risk for the following trading day. Given the latest developments, we cannot determine the next direction as it may go both ways.
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $34.09 ( 0.292%).
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SCHD Performance
Trading levels for SCHD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 34.39 | 0.585% |
| R2 | 34.28 | 0.250% |
| R1 | 34.20 | 0.0427% |
| Price | 34.19 | |
| S1 | 33.98 | -0.628% |
| S2 | 33.90 | -0.83% |
| S3 | 33.79 | -1.17% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 34.19 | |
| S1 | 32.63 | -4.56% |
| S2 | 32.39 | -5.26% |
| S3 | 31.93 | -6.61% |
SCHD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | $0.253 | 0.796% |
| 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.257 | 0.84% |
| 3 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.278 | 1.00% |
| 4 | Feb 18, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.260 | 0.96% |
| 5 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.260 | 0.98% |
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Buy SCHD
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Friday, June 12, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -6.65% to $31.92 within 14 trading days (Monday, July 06, 2026) since signal was issued.