Sierra Ocean LLC Makes New Investment in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF $SCHD
by Kim Johansen · The Markets DailySierra Ocean LLC purchased a new position in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 224,603 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,306,000. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF comprises approximately 4.5% of Sierra Ocean LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 9th biggest position.
Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SCHD. Byrne Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Livelsberger Financial Advisory acquired a new stake in shares of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF during the third quarter worth $28,000. DiNuzzo Private Wealth Inc. purchased a new position in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF in the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC acquired a new position in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF in the 1st quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Signature Resources Capital Management LLC raised its position in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF by 53.8% during the 1st quarter. Signature Resources Capital Management LLC now owns 1,430 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the last quarter.
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Stock Performance
SCHD stock opened at $35.17 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $119.41 billion, a PE ratio of 19.09 and a beta of 0.66. The company has a fifty day moving average of $34.19 and a 200-day moving average of $32.49. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has a one year low of $26.49 and a one year high of $36.38.
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF this week:
- Positive Sentiment: As AI stocks sell off, investors are reportedly rotating toward dividend ETFs, including SCHD, for diversified income. This trend could support demand for the fund; the article also notes JEPI and VRP as alternatives. Article: 3 Dividend ETFs Offer Different Ways to Navigate the Post-Election Sell-Off
- Positive Sentiment: A review of a 50/50 SCHD–SCHG portfolio says the pairing has delivered competitive returns with a higher starting yield, lower beta, comparable diversification and favorable fundamental characteristics—reinforcing SCHD’s appeal as an income-oriented holding. Article: SCHD And SCHG: 3 Years Later, This Two-ETF Combination Still Makes Sense
- Positive Sentiment: A retirement-focused comparison favors SCHD among three dividend ETFs, highlighting the importance of screening for financially sound dividend payers rather than chasing yield alone. That framing supports SCHD’s quality-and-income positioning. Article: Why Schwab’s SCHD Tops These 3 Dividend ETFs for Retirees Right Now
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage reported SCHD reached a 52-week high, about 37% above its 52-week low, amid interest in defensive dividend stocks. This signals strong recent momentum, but does not establish whether further gains will follow. Article: Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Touches New 52-Week High
- Negative Sentiment: A comparison with Vanguard’s VIG argues that VIG’s larger technology weighting could make it a better choice for long-term total returns. That view may temper enthusiasm among investors prioritizing growth over SCHD’s dividend focus. Article: VIG vs. SCHD: Which Dividend ETF Will Make You Richer?
About Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 index, a market-cap-weighted index of 100 dividend-paying US equities. SCHD was launched on Oct 20, 2011 and is managed by Schwab.
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