Schwab investing sentiment surveys showed 64% of retail clients expect the market to rise in the next six months. Bullish respondents cited corporate profit resilience despite moderating GDP growth. ETF allocation data revealed tech, consumer staples, and defense sectors gaining traction. Fortunately, there are quite a few dividend ETFs on the market, but in my eyes, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is the best of the bunch for 2025. The ability to buy fractional shares for as little as $1 at a time is attractive, especially for investors just starting out and those with more modest budgets. Plus, it makes it much easier to use dollar-cost averaging . In Schwab investing community forums, investor interest in gold ETFs surged following geopolitical tensions. SCHG allocations saw slight reduction as capital moved to commodity-linked assets. Pricing models project gold could maintain demand if volatility indicators rise.
