US ETFs Show Mixed Returns; SCHD, VTI, XLK Highlight Strategies

Major U.S. indices posted mixed results, with the S&P 500 up 0.27% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.85%. The Nasdaq 100 saw a 0.23% increase, while the Russell 2000 added 0.77% in recent trading.

Four low-cost exchange-traded funds are highlighted for their potential to cover diverse investor needs. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is noted for its income generation, boasting a ten-year total return of 244.59% and a recent year-to-date gain of 30.1%. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) offers broad U.S. equity exposure, with a ten-year return of 236.3% and year-to-date performance of 12.82%.

For growth-oriented investors, the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) provides exposure to the index at a lower cost than its QQQ counterpart, reporting a one-year gain of 27% and a five-year return of 101%. The Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF ($XLK+WL) focuses on technology, with top holdings like NVIDIA, Apple, and Microsoft contributing to its 763% ten-year return, though this concentration also presents a risk. $XLK+WL experienced a 3.53% decline in the week ending August 21.