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title: "Why Is Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Up Today, 3/6/2026?"
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description: "The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) rose 0.16% in pre-market trading on March 6, 2026, as investors sought defensive, income-oriented stocks amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Brent crude futures increased by 4.58% to $89.39 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate rose 7% to $86.39. Despite a 1.11% decline over the past five days, SCHD has gained 12.36% in 2025, benefiting from steady dividend income and a focus on mature companies with stable cash flows."
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# Why Is Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Up Today, 3/6/2026?

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD), which tracks high-dividend U.S. stocks in the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, was up 0.16% in pre-market trading on Friday as investors moved into defensive, income-oriented shares amid rising Middle East tensions and rising oil prices.

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At the time of writing, benchmark Brent crude futures were up 4.58% to $89.39 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures were 7% higher at $86.39 a barrel. The U.S.-Iran war has entered its seventh day and continues to disrupt global fuel supplies.

Overall, SCHD has lost 1.11% over the past five days but gained 12.36% in 2025, supported by steady dividend income and its focus on mature companies with stable cash flows.

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