DFCF vs SCHZ
Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF compared with Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
DFCF
Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
SCHZ
Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- DFCF yields more today: 4.34% vs 4.30% (forward).
- Both pay every month.
- Over the last year SCHZ delivered the higher total return: -0.4% vs -1.2% (price change plus payouts).
- SCHZ is cheaper to own: 0.03% vs 0.17% expense ratio.
- SCHZ has the steadier distribution: consistency 95/100 vs 62/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | DFCF | SCHZ |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $40.40 | $22.42 |
| TTM yield | 4.55% | 4.30% |
| Forward yield | 4.34% | 4.30% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.7533 | $0.963 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Nov 17, 2026 (est.) | Oct 31, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | — | — |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 62/100 | 95/100 |
| 1-year total return | -1.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-year price return | -5.5% | -4.5% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 11.4B | 10.5B |
| Years paying | 4.9 | 15.2 |
| Sector / category | Intermediate Core Bond | Intermediate Core Bond |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| DFCF | SCHZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 247.5 | 446.0 |
| Income per year | $434 | $430 |
| Income per month (avg) | $36 | $36 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model DFCF · Model SCHZ
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFCF Nov 17, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.1461 | Est. |
| DFCF Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.1461 | Est. |
| DFCF Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 26, 2027 | $0.1461 | Est. |
| SCHZ Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0803 | Est. |
| SCHZ Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0803 | Est. |
| SCHZ Dec 30, 2026 | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.0803 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
DFCFSCHZ
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, DFCF or SCHZ?
DFCF currently has the higher trailing yield: DFCF yields 4.55% and SCHZ yields 4.30%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do DFCF and SCHZ pay?
DFCF pays every month and SCHZ pays every month. DFCF's next ex-date is Nov 17, 2026 and SCHZ's is Oct 31, 2026.
Is DFCF or SCHZ better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. DFCF and SCHZ differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.