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FDVV vs SCHD
Fidelity High Dividend ETF against Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF: 4 years of returns, risk and today’s technical read, from Kavout’s own data.
FDVV did better over the period: $1,000 invested on October 28, 2022 would be worth $1,929 versus $1,649 in SCHD, a 92.9% gain versus 64.9%. FDVV also led over three years, 75.7% versus 67.2%, and won 28 of the last 48 months. However, SCHD has had stronger recent performance, including 31.8% YTD and 35.2% over one year versus FDVV’s 11.8% and 14.3%. FDVV’s risk was slightly lower, with 10.7% trailing 12-month volatility versus 11.3% for SCHD, while maximum drawdowns were similar at -15.9% and -16.1%, respectively. FDVV’s expense ratio is higher at 0.15% versus SCHD’s 0.06%. The comparison matters because FDVV delivered superior cumulative returns with marginally lower recent volatility, while SCHD’s recent momentum and lower cost may appeal to investors prioritizing current performance and fees.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($59); 50-day at $62.
- RSI 52, neutral. Supertrend says buy. ADX 15, so the trend is weak.
- Price is above its 200-day average ($32); 50-day at $34.
- RSI 73, overbought. Supertrend says buy. ADX 33, so the trend is strong.
Head to head
Which has returned more, FDVV or SCHD?
FDVV beat SCHD in 28 of the last 48 months; SCHD won the other 20. The typical monthly gap was 1.53 points.
Total return by period
Which is riskier?
FDVV: Feb 20, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025; SCHD: Nov 29, 2024 to Apr 8, 2025
- 0.827
- correlation of daily moves, 4 years
- 0.81
- FDVV move per 1% in SCHD
- 0.559
- correlation, last 12 months
Month by month
Of the last 48 months. The typical gap was 1.53 points.
When did they diverge?
| Month | FDVV | SCHD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | +2.0% | +8.4% | -6.38 pts |
| January 2026 | +2.5% | +8.7% | -6.16 pts |
| February 2026 | +1.5% | +6.5% | -5.00 pts |
| April 2025 | -3.3% | -7.7% | +4.39 pts |
Where the numbers come from. 1000 daily adjusted closes per fund from the Kavout market-data API, dividends included. Signals and indicators are Kavout’s own, refreshed nightly. Every figure is calculated from those adjusted closes.
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