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Why Call Option Traders Are Targeting This Dividend ETF Now

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
Written by Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli | Reviewed by Shannon Tokheim
April 21, 2025

Key Points

  • As volatility surges across the S&P 500 and the broader market, investor preferences are beginning to shift toward dividend-paying stocks.
  • One ETF caught the attention of a sizeable call option position, creating an effect for other income stocks. 
  • Two worthy mentions give investors a more focused strategy for upside and income every quarter.
  • Five stocks to consider instead of Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF.

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Should You Invest $1,000 in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF Right Now?

Before you consider Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, you'll want to hear this.

MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. MarketBeat has identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy now before the broader market catches on... and Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF wasn't on the list.

While Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF currently has a Hold rating among analysts, top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys.

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Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Realty Income (O)
3.2779 of 5 stars		$56.20-0.1%5.73%53.52Hold$61.15
PepsiCo (PEP)
4.3731 of 5 stars		$131.80+0.0%4.32%18.96Hold$160.69
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD)N/A$26.48-0.4%3.93%15.01Hold$26.48
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