# The Hidden Fee Eating Your Dividend ETF Returns

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Podcast: [Dividend Investing with Fexingo: Income Stocks, Yield, and Long-Term Cash Flow Portfolios](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dividend-investing-with-fexingo-income-stocks-yield-and-long-term-cash-flow-portfolios-7871842)
Published: 2026-07-06T20:39:23+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/dividend-investing/episode-0095.mp3
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## Resource

Lucas and Luna dig into a surprisingly large drag on dividend ETF returns: the expense ratio and its compounding effect over decades. Using VYM (0.06% ER) vs SCHD (0.06%) vs DVY (0.39%), they show how even a 33 basis point difference can cost a $100,000 portfolio over $30,000 across 20 years — more than many investors realize. They also discuss how trading costs, dividend reinvestment timing, and index methodology affect net yield. Specific numbers: VYM at $160.14, SCHD at $32.24, DVY at $158.45 as of July 6, 2026. A must-listen for anyone comparing yield ETFs. #DividendInvesting #ETF #ExpenseRatio #VYM #SCHD #DVY #PassiveInvesting #Yield #CompoundReturns #TradingCosts #IndexMethodology #PersonalFinance #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #WealthBuilding #DividendGrowth #InvestingMistakes Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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