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SCHD

Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-09-11
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF) using the Moving Average (50/200)* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -19.3% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -33.4%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.1%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 12.4%. The strategy executed 10 total trades.

* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.

🛡️ SCHD Drawdown Shield & Downside Protection

Why Drawdown Dictates Longevity →
Peak Drawdown Defense
-19.3% (vs -33.4% B&H)
+14.1% shallower drawdown
Drawdown Shield
14.1% Cut
Protected capital vs -33.4% B&H
Capital Sheltered from Risk
18.6% of Time
Earning Treasury yield during downturns
* Drawdown Shield demonstrates how systematic trend-following bounded historical drawdowns and protected principal capital compared to passive Buy & Hold.

📊 SCHD Quality Metrics & KPI Summary

Metric 1Y5Y10YFull
StrategyB&HStrategyB&HStrategyB&HStrategyB&H
Max Drawdown-4.61%-4.61%-19.31%-16.84%-19.31%-33.37%-19.31%-33.37%
Sharpe Ratio2.212.210.360.660.710.730.680.74
Sortino Ratio4.284.280.420.960.830.890.800.91
CAGR27.63%27.63%4.14%9.89%8.75%12.98%8.08%12.38%
% Time Invested100.0%100.0%73.2%100.0%80.5%100.0%81.4%100.0%
Trades / Year0.00.00.60.00.70.00.80.0

Cumulative Growth Performance

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Figure 1: Cumulative Trajectory Analysis. Logarithmic growth comparison of SCHD under the Moving Average (50/200) strategy (Investing) versus Buy & Hold. The strategy produced a 8.1% CAGR with a -19.3% Max Drawdown across 10 trade signals (compared to Buy & Hold's 12.4% CAGR and -33.4% Max Drawdown).

Return Distribution Analysis

Histogram of monthly return distribution for SCHD under Moving Average (50/200) strategy in Investing context, illustrating downside risk mitigation and return skewness.
Figure 2: Monthly Return Distribution Profile. Monthly return distribution for SCHD under Moving Average (50/200) (Investing). Visualizes return frequency, volatility clustering, and tail-risk truncation relative to standard buy-and-hold returns.
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Trade History

This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.

Entry DateExit DateTypeAllocationEntry PriceExit PriceNet Return %Exit Reason
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2025-04-08 2025-08-22 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.02 1.61% Interest Income
2023-12-26 2025-04-08 Completed 100% $23.10 $24.30 5.14% Stop
2023-10-20 2023-12-26 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.01 0.96% Interest Income
2023-08-15 2023-10-20 Completed 100% $22.10 $21.05 -4.78% Signal
2023-05-01 2023-08-15 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.02 1.54% Interest Income
2022-12-15 2023-05-01 Completed 100% $22.39 $21.45 -4.26% Signal
2022-06-17 2022-12-15 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.02 1.60% Interest Income
2020-08-04 2022-06-17 Completed 100% $14.72 $20.14 36.71% Signal
2020-03-26 2020-08-04 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.05% Interest Income
2020-03-24 2020-03-26 Completed 100% $11.04 $11.53 4.36% Signal
2020-03-02 2020-03-24 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.02% Interest Income
2019-02-07 2020-03-02 Completed 100% $12.88 $13.74 6.56% Stop
2018-12-21 2019-02-07 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.29% Interest Income
2018-06-26 2018-12-21 Completed 100% $12.52 $11.80 -5.76% Signal
2018-06-04 2018-06-26 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.12% Interest Income
2016-03-22 2018-06-04 Completed 100% $9.44 $12.52 32.60% Signal
2016-02-08 2016-03-22 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.04% Interest Income
2015-11-25 2016-02-08 Completed 100% $9.16 $8.61 -6.10% Signal
2015-07-29 2015-11-25 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.02% Interest Income
2013-10-17 2015-07-29 Completed 100% $7.56 $8.90 17.70% Signal
2013-10-15 2013-10-17 Interest (CASH) 100% $1.00 $1.00 0.00% Interest Income

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