SCHD vs XLF: Which is better?

Quick Takeaway: SCHD has a lower expense ratio (0.06%) than XLF (0.09%), making it more cost-effective for long-term buy-and-hold investors.

Comparison Matrix

Metric SCHD (Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF) XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund)
Asset Class US Large Cap Value US Financials
Expense Ratio 0.06% 0.09%
Dividend Yield 3.45% 1.58%
AUM $50B $42B
Benchmark Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index Financial Select Sector Index

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