The Schwab U.S. Dividend ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) and the Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHV) are two popular ETFs from renowned asset management giant Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW). I’m bullish on SCHD and view it as the clear winner here because of its superior performance over the long term, higher dividend yield, and the more attractive valuations of its holdings despite SCHV’s focus on value stocks. These two ETFs feature rock-bottom expense ratios, saving investors considerable money i
Anyone who tells you that “retail is dead” likely hasn’t looked at the VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH), which owns some powerhouse retail stocks and has been surprisingly outperforming the broader market over the past five and 10 years. I’m bullish on this underrated VanEck ETF based on its quietly strong track record of generating strong returns over a long time frame and its strong portfolio of highly-rated retail stocks, which go beyond what many investors may typically think of as retail. Wha
The semiconductor sector has been outperforming many others in the market and shows few signs of slowing down. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two popular semiconductor ETFs to see which is the better choice for investors — the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) or the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:XSD). While these are both great ETFs that invest in semiconductor stocks, they differ quite a bit in several key ways, which we’ll explore in this article. What Is the SMH ETF’s Str
The SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:XSD) is an interesting, diversified way to gain exposure to the semiconductor space. This ETF gives investors a different type of exposure to the semiconductor sector when compared to peers like the iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) and the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH). I’m bullish on this $1.5 billion ETF, as it has beaten the market over the long term and has a strong and diversified portfolio of top-rated semiconductor stocks. But there