Main Thesis
The purpose of this article is to evaluate the Schwab Large Cap Value ETF (SCHV) as an investment option at its current market price. With the major indices struggling of late, investors are likely looking to shift some of their assets to more defensive positions. SCHV helps fit this bill because, while the top sectors are not defensive in nature, the fund is made up of companies that trade at below-average valuations, helping to limit potential downside. Furthermore, the more reasonable valuation helps keep the dividend yield high, when it might