Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is trading at $30.65, which is -3.8% below its all-time high of $31.86. The Drawdown Severity Score is 1.3, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, SCHD has experienced 208 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -1.7%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:42 AM EDT
SCHD
StockSchwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
Price
$30.65
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $31.86
Slightly Elevated
Current Drawdown
-3.8%
Days in Drawdown
31
Avg Max Drawdown
1.8%
Avg Length
21
Drawdown Severity Score™
1.3
SCHD - Price & High Water Mark
SCHD - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-04-15, the stock price is $30.65, just 3.8% below its all-time high of $31.86.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF typically experiences drawdowns averaging 1.8% in depth, with an average duration of 21 days. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has gone through 208 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF in the last 14 years was 16.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 716 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF currently stands at 1.32. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 208 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-15 | Ongoing | 31 days | -3.8% | $31.86 | $30.65 | — |
| 2024-11-26 | 2024-11-29 | 4 days | -0.2% | $28.42 | $28.35 | $28.44 |
| 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-22 | 11 days | -1.8% | $28.08 | $27.57 | $28.27 |
| 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-08 | 2 days | -0.4% | $27.97 | $27.84 | $28.01 |
| 2024-10-21 | 2024-11-06 | 17 days | -2.5% | $27.75 | $27.05 | $27.97 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-16 | 2 days | -0.4% | $27.63 | $27.52 | $27.74 |
| 2024-10-10 | 2024-10-11 | 2 days | -0.4% | $27.27 | $27.17 | $27.49 |
| 2024-10-07 | 2024-10-09 | 3 days | -0.6% | $27.18 | $27.02 | $27.27 |
| 2024-10-03 | 2024-10-04 | 2 days | -0.3% | $27.14 | $27.07 | $27.18 |
| 2024-10-01 | 2024-10-02 | 2 days | -0.1% | $27.14 | $27.12 | $27.14 |
| 2024-09-25 | 2024-09-30 | 6 days | -1.1% | $27.07 | $26.77 | $27.14 |
| 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-23 | 4 days | -0.5% | $27.00 | $26.88 | $27.02 |
| 2024-09-03 | 2024-09-19 | 17 days | -3.0% | $26.90 | $26.09 | $27.00 |
| 2024-08-27 | 2024-08-29 | 3 days | -0.2% | $26.61 | $26.56 | $26.68 |
| 2024-07-31 | 2024-08-23 | 24 days | -4.7% | $26.35 | $25.10 | $26.58 |
| 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | 2 days | -0.4% | $26.24 | $26.14 | $26.35 |
| 2024-07-18 | 2024-07-26 | 9 days | -2.2% | $26.19 | $25.61 | $26.24 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-07-15 | 106 days | -6.0% | $25.39 | $23.87 | $25.43 |
| 2024-03-22 | 2024-03-27 | 6 days | -1.3% | $25.15 | $24.83 | $25.26 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-20 | 7 days | -0.9% | $24.76 | $24.54 | $24.95 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-11 | 3 days | -0.4% | $24.61 | $24.50 | $24.64 |
| 2024-03-05 | 2024-03-07 | 3 days | -0.3% | $24.49 | $24.41 | $24.61 |
| 2024-02-26 | 2024-03-01 | 5 days | -0.6% | $24.33 | $24.19 | $24.42 |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-02-22 | 24 days | -1.6% | $24.16 | $23.77 | $24.31 |
| 2024-01-26 | 2024-01-29 | 4 days | -0.1% | $24.08 | $24.06 | $24.16 |
| 2024-01-24 | 2024-01-25 | 2 days | -0.7% | $24.04 | $23.87 | $24.08 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2024-01-22 | 14 days | -2.0% | $24.00 | $23.51 | $24.03 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2024-01-08 | 6 days | -0.7% | $23.96 | $23.78 | $24.00 |
| 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-02 | 5 days | -0.2% | $23.84 | $23.78 | $23.96 |
| 2022-01-12 | 2023-12-28 | 716 days | -16.8% | $23.84 | $19.82 | $23.84 |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-11 | 7 days | -0.6% | $23.80 | $23.64 | $23.84 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-04 | 6 days | -0.2% | $23.53 | $23.48 | $23.80 |
| 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-23 | 7 days | -1.8% | $23.15 | $22.72 | $23.16 |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-15 | 29 days | -4.7% | $22.88 | $21.81 | $22.98 |
| 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-11 | 4 days | -0.3% | $22.77 | $22.71 | $22.78 |
| 2021-11-04 | 2021-11-05 | 2 days | -0.3% | $22.71 | $22.63 | $22.77 |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-11-02 | 8 days | -1.6% | $22.57 | $22.20 | $22.57 |
| 2021-10-21 | 2021-10-25 | 5 days | -0.5% | $22.57 | $22.45 | $22.57 |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-10-20 | 65 days | -5.0% | $22.37 | $21.26 | $22.57 |
| 2021-06-07 | 2021-08-10 | 65 days | -4.7% | $22.08 | $21.03 | $22.10 |
| 2021-05-11 | 2021-06-04 | 25 days | -2.8% | $22.03 | $21.42 | $22.08 |
| 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-03 | 12 days | -1.3% | $21.39 | $21.12 | $21.41 |
| 2021-04-19 | 2021-04-21 | 3 days | -1.1% | $21.38 | $21.15 | $21.39 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-15 | 3 days | -0.6% | $21.17 | $21.05 | $21.20 |
| 2021-04-06 | 2021-04-09 | 4 days | -0.6% | $21.11 | $20.98 | $21.11 |
| 2021-03-29 | 2021-04-05 | 8 days | -1.0% | $20.94 | $20.73 | $21.11 |
| 2021-03-16 | 2021-03-26 | 11 days | -1.7% | $20.50 | $20.16 | $20.94 |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-03-10 | 2 days | -0.6% | $20.07 | $19.96 | $20.29 |
| 2021-02-25 | 2021-03-05 | 9 days | -3.3% | $19.68 | $19.03 | $19.81 |
| 2021-02-18 | 2021-02-19 | 2 days | -0.3% | $19.04 | $18.98 | $19.14 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-12 | 2 days | -0.4% | $18.90 | $18.83 | $18.92 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has dropped 4%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 168 days with an average max drop of -7.0%.
The current drawdown of -3.8% has lasted 31 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 to Dec 2023 | -16.8% | 716 days |
| Apr 2024 to Jul 2024 | -6.0% | 106 days |
| Aug 2021 to Oct 2021 | -5.0% | 65 days |
| Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | -4.7% | 65 days |
| Jul 2024 to Aug 2024 | -4.7% | 24 days |
| Nov 2021 to Dec 2021 | -4.7% | 29 days |
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