SCHG Dividend Calculator
Project dividend-reinvestment (DRIP) growth, income, and yield on cost for Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG). Pre-filled with illustrative figures — edit them with current numbers.
About SCHG
SCHG tracks large-cap US growth stocks and is a capital-appreciation fund rather than a dividend product, so its yield is very low by design. Dividend projections for it are correspondingly small — it is held for growth, not income.
SCHG is a broad-market index etf from Charles Schwab that distributes quarterly. Because dividend investing is about both income and the growth of that income, the calculator above lets you model three things independently for SCHG: the starting yield, how fast the dividend grows each year, and how fast the share price appreciates. That separation matters most for high-yield versus dividend-growth choices, where a lower starting yield that grows quickly can overtake a higher static yield over time.
How to use the SCHG calculator
- Replace the pre-filled yield with SCHG’s current dividend yield from your broker or the fund’s page.
- Set your initial investment and monthly contribution.
- Estimate the dividend growth rate and price growth rate. For a broad-market index etf these can differ a lot — be realistic rather than optimistic.
- Choose your dividend tax rate and whether to reinvest (DRIP), then read the projected value, dividends received, and yield on cost.
The full math, including how the money-weighted return is computed, is on the methodology page.
SCHG dividend calculator FAQ
- How does this SCHG dividend calculator work?
- It runs a month-by-month projection: each month it adds your contribution, pays a dividend based on the yield you enter, optionally reinvests it (DRIP), then applies price growth. The page loads with illustrative figures for Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF; replace them with the current yield and your own assumptions for an accurate projection.
- What yield should I use for SCHG?
- Use SCHG's current dividend yield from your broker or the fund page, not the example value pre-filled here — yields move with the share price and the distribution. Enter the trailing or forward yield, whichever you prefer to model.
- Does SCHG pay monthly or quarterly?
- Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF pays quarterly. This calculator projects annual totals and compounds monthly, so it works the same regardless of the actual payment schedule — the quarterly cadence just affects when cash actually lands in your account.
- Is the SCHG projection a guarantee?
- No. It is an educational projection based on the assumptions you enter, held constant. Real dividends can rise, be cut, or stop, and prices fluctuate. Use it to compare scenarios, not to predict returns, and never rely on a single calculator for an investment decision.