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Sep 13
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#269~ $212K SCHD Investor: Your Expectat...

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Remember Craig from our viral SCHD interview?

Well, he's back with some eye-opening updates! His SCHD portfolio has grown from $96,000 to over $212,000 in just two years, and he's sharing exactly what he's learned along the way. In this conversation, Craig breaks down why most people misunderstand SCHD, explains his position sizing strategy, and gives us a reality check on what returns we should really expect from SCHD. Plus, he answers six questions from social media about covered call ETFs and long-term SCHD strategy. If you're investing in SCHD or thinking about it, this is the honest perspective you need to hear - no hype, just real talk from someone who's actually building serious wealth with dividend growth investing through SCHD.Optimal Portfolio Mix at Every Age PostCheck out my portfolio on 📱→Blossom: (affiliate)🔥 SPECIAL OFFER: Seeking Alpha Premium offers my viewers 7 FREE days plus $30 off! This is the exact platform I use for my own research and stock analysis. Check it out hereP.S. That's my affiliate link - thanks for the support!🔔 Follow along with my investing journey:💻→Website🗞️→Newsletter📱→Blossom(affiliate)📚Books to help you become a better investor (affiliate links):📔Buffett & Munger Unscripted📘The Dividend Millionaire book📙The Art of Quality Investing📗Dapper Dividends FREE eBook on Life, Love, and InvestingTimestamps -00:00 Intro/ New SCHD Position Value04:16 Does Craig Buy SPACs?06:57 SCHD vs VOO Since Last Video11:14 SCHD's Dividend Growth12:48 Does Craig Mess Around With Covered Call ETFs?18:42 SCHDs Top Ten Then and Now20:45 Question #124:11 Question #228:38 Question #330:27 Question #433:26 Question #535:55 Question #637:55 The BEST SCHD Analogy Ever!Thanks for stopping by and remember: a single income stream is risky, and seeking multiple passive income streams would be wise!This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. I am not a financial advisor. Please do your own research before making any investment decisions.#dividendstocks #investing #schd

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