SCHD announced a Q4 dividend of $0.2782 per share. This marks the 14th consecutive year the fund has increased its annual dividend. The total annual payout has now crossed the $1 per share mark on a split-adjusted basis. The current yield is sitting at 3.8%. The fund remains light on AI and tech stocks, which only make up about 8% of the portfolio. The top sectors are currently energy, consumer staples, and healthcare. Major holdings include Cisco, Merck, and Amgen. The strategy continues to focus on companies with strong cash flows and defensive characteristics rather than chasing market rallies.