The analysis indicates that SCHD aims to track the total return of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index as closely as possible, which includes high-yielding stocks with a consistent record of dividend payments. As of the close on August 14, SCHD's stock price was $34.52, and its dividend yield (as of August 13) was 3.1%, outperforming the S&P 500's 13.7% gain over the same period.