SCHD market signals
Last updated 2026-09-22 · US market close
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SCHD price, standard deviation and historical returns
Review the latest SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) price, correction and standard-deviation-based lower-price zone using weekly ETF data. Signal A combines statistical price zones with market prerequisites; its proximity is not a profit probability. Compare historical returns one month to two years after Signal A and Signal B.
Signals are evaluated using the candle low. Once triggered, a signal remains recorded even if the price rebounds and the candle closes higher.
Signal A is statistics-based, while Signal B is price-action-based.
How to read relative strength
Relative strength shows whether this ETF is stronger or weaker than the selected benchmark, SPY or RSP. Above the dashed 1.0 line means stronger; below it means weaker. An upward break above 1.0 during a market decline or rebound can be meaningful as a shift toward relative strength. Holding above 1.0 or rising first during a rebound may also indicate relative leadership. It is not a buy signal and does not predict future returns.
Signal A historical performance
Tracks statistically lower market-price zones. chart marker A.
| Period | Average return | Median | Average max gain | Average time to peak | Positive-return rate | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +9.2% | +6.8% | +10.1% | 3.5 wk | 100% | 6 |
| 3 months | +15.5% | +13.3% | +21.4% | 12.3 wk | 100% | 6 |
| 6 months | +21.5% | +19.7% | +26.7% | 21 wk | 100% | 6 |
| 1 year | +50.2% | +45.4% | +51.6% | 51.2 wk | 100% | 6 |
| 18 months | +55.7% | +69.1% | +65.5% | 67 wk | 100% | 5 |
| 2 years | +73.5% | +71.0% | +80.7% | 97.4 wk | 100% | 5 |
Signal A signal history
Signals from the last 10 years are shown by default.
| Signal date | Base price | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 1 year | 18 months | 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-17 | $11.67 | +8.2% | +14.17% | +18.66% | +31.7% | +21.34% | +50.65% |
| 2018-12-24 | $11.94 | +5.41% | +12.99% | +15.62% | +28.87% | +12.98% | +46.94% |
| 2020-03-09 | $12.54 | +3.9% | +11.24% | +20.76% | +59.05% | +69.08% | +71.04% |
| 2020-03-16 | $10.73 | +24.38% | +31.95% | +42.27% | +84.43% | +96.36% | +107.98% |
| 2020-03-23 | $11.88 | +11.48% | +13.61% | +24.46% | +71.74% | +78.54% | +90.8% |
| 2025-04-07 | $24.17 | +1.7% | +9.08% | +6.95% | +25.46% | Current +39.53% · Peak +46.11% | Current +39.53% · Peak +46.11% |