SCHC — Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

SCHC Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in SCHC over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

SCHC Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: SCHC's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) is an International Developed fund issued by Schwab ETFs with $5.34 billion in assets under management. Currently trading at $48.04, the fund holds an overall rank of #212 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 61.9 out of 100. Investors can access the fund with a low expense ratio of 0.06% while receiving a dividend yield of 3.51%. The fund's position within a category containing 22 ETFs tracked by ETFValuer suggests it is one of many options available in this segment. The substantial asset base of over $5 billion indicates significant investor adoption relative to the fund's cost structure and income profile. This combination of a low fee and moderate yield supports its standing among the broader universe of 458 ETFs monitored by the platform.

Over the last day, the fund posted a gain of +0.44%, followed by a weekly return of +0.52% and a monthly increase of +0.54%. However, the trend shifted over longer horizons as the three-month return fell to -2.67% and the six-month return declined further to -0.58%. Year-to-date performance has recovered to show a +4.88% gain, while the one-year return stands at +13.33%. The three-year annualized return demonstrates a strong cumulative result of +50.02% over that period. This pattern indicates a divergence between recent short-term volatility and the more robust long-term growth trajectory. The fund's returns show a clear acceleration from negative short-term figures to positive annual and multi-year results.

SCHC carries a Moderate volatility label and a beta of 1.13, suggesting the fund tends to move more than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.51 indicates the risk-adjusted returns have been positive but not exceptionally high relative to the volatility experienced. The maximum drawdown of -15.30% reflects the largest peak-to-trough decline recorded during the measurement period. This combination of figures implies that while the fund offers exposure to international small-cap equities, it subjects investors to above-average market sensitivity and notable downside risk during corrections. The moderate volatility rating aligns with the beta of 1.13, confirming that price swings are generally amplified compared to the benchmark. Investors should consider the -15.30% drawdown alongside the 1.13 beta when assessing potential losses in down markets.

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SCHC Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 7.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how SCHC's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With SCHC

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with SCHC's top 10 — VSS overlaps most, holding 6 of the same companies as SCHC's top 10 (2.2% of SCHC's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 120.53 (as of 2026-07-17) — Measures the US dollar’s strength against major trading-partner currencies — dollar moves directly affect the US-dollar value of this fund’s international holdings.

SCHC Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.08% and average daily volume is 359K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $5.34B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: SCHC is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

SCHC Performance History

How SCHC Compares to Other International Developed ETFs