SCHD Isn't Your Only Option - 2 Monthly ETFs With Better Long-Term Gains

"Tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, SCHD delivers a reliable 3.8% trailing 12-month yield, focusing on high-quality U.S. companies with consistent dividend growth and robust financial health. Its historical performance is impressive, boasting a 12.2% annualized return over the past decade, translating to roughly 217% cumulative growth. With an ultra-low expense ratio of 0.06% and $70 billion in assets under management, it's a go-to for stability and cost efficiency."

"takes a dynamic approach, blending high-quality dividend stocks with a selective covered call strategy to boost income. Managing about $3 billion in assets, it holds a concentrated portfolio of 20 to 30 large-cap S&P 500 stocks, including names like MicrosoftNASDAQ:MSFT) , BroadcomNASDAQ:AVGO), and JPMorgan Chase Unlike purely passive ETFs, Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF's active management targets companies with strong dividend growth while generating additional income - typically 2% to 4% annually - from option premiums."

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and yields 3.8% trailing 12-month. SCHD achieved a 12.2% annualized return over the past decade, about 217% cumulative growth, with a 0.06% expense ratio and $70 billion AUM. SCHD pays quarterly and has lagged recent tech-led rallies, up 2.8% year-to-date. Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) uses active selection and a selective covered-call overlay, holding 20–30 large-cap S&P 500 stocks and managing about $3 billion. DIVO typically earns 2–4% additional income from option premiums, avoids calls on high-growth names, and yields roughly 4.5% trailing 12-month.

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