SCHC — Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF
International Developed Ranked #122 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Schwab ETFs
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.
What If You'd Invested in SCHC?
See what a lump sum in SCHC would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF is an International Developed fund issued by Schwab ETFs with $5.77 billion in assets under management. It holds a B grade and ranks 14th out of 22 peers in its category, placing it at #122 overall among 458 tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.06% expense ratio is significantly lower than the category median of 0.165%, while its 3.27% dividend yield exceeds the median of 2.53%. Despite its equity classification, the top 10 holdings represent only 7.1% of assets, with the largest position being a 4.0% stake in the State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund.
The fund’s rating was upgraded from C to B on 2026-08-20, reflecting its current standing. Price history is available for only 3.0 years, limiting the depth of long-term analysis. Short-term returns show acceleration, with the 1-month gain of 3.05% and 3-month gain of 6.43% building toward a 1-year return of 21.25%. This 1-year performance trails the category median of 22.96%, though the 3-year return of 71.05% indicates stronger historical momentum. The current price of $51.62 sits at 94.2% of its 52-week range, near the upper end of its recent trading band.
With a beta of 1.15, the fund exhibits higher sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader index. Annualized volatility of 16.73% is labeled as Moderate, while the Sharpe ratio of 0.97 suggests reasonable risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown of -13.85% highlights the extent of recent peak-to-trough declines. Liquidity is characterized by an average daily volume of 322,980 shares and a bid/ask spread of 3.47%, which may impact trading efficiency.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
SCHC Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund | 3.96% | $222M |
| 2 | Hudbay Minerals Inc | 0.41% | $23M |
| 3 | Aritzia Inc | 0.40% | $22M |
| 4 | Finning International Inc | 0.37% | $21M |
| 5 | Accelleron Industries AG | 0.35% | $20M |
| 6 | Games Workshop Group PLC | 0.33% | $18M |
| 7 | NKT A/S | 0.32% | $18M |
| 8 | Gaztransport Et Technigaz SA | 0.32% | $18M |
| 9 | Aurubis AG | 0.31% | $17M |
| 10 | Eldorado Gold Corp | 0.30% | $17M |
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).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | SCHC Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | 6 | 2.2% | Aritzia Inc, Hudbay Minerals Inc, Finning International Inc… |
| SCHA | Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 1 | 4.0% | State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund |
| SCHM | Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF | 1 | 4.0% | State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund |
| SCHZ | Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 1 | 4.0% | State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund |
| SCHE | Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 1 | 4.0% | State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund |
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: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — 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): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — 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 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
Trade-Weighted US Dollar Index: 118.75 (as of 2026-08-28) — 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.
What SCHC's Fees Cost You
SCHC charges an expense ratio of 0.06% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
SCHC Dividend Income Estimator
SCHC currently yields 3.27%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
SCHC Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 3.47% and average daily volume is 323K/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 $5.77B 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
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.27% |
| 1-Week | +0.25% |
| 1-Month | +3.05% |
| 3-Month | +6.43% |
| 6-Month | +7.03% |
| YTD | +12.69% |
| 1-Year | +21.25% |
| 3-Year | +71.05% |
How SCHC Compares to Other International Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | B+ |
SCHF | Schwab International Equity ETF | +30.18% | 0.03% | $69.7B |
| #8 | B+ |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares | +29.33% | 0.03% | $323B |
| #10 | B+ |
EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | +30.21% | 0.31% | $31.7B |
| #11 | B+ |
SPDW | State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF | +29.42% | 0.03% | $42.3B |
| #19 | B+ |
VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares | +41.98% | 0.07% | $13.5B |
| #24 | B+ |
AVDE | Avantis International Equity ETF | +26.20% | 0.23% | $19.1B |
| #25 | B+ |
DFAX | Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | +29.52% | 0.28% | $12.6B |
| #32 | B+ |
IDEV | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | +23.30% | 0.04% | $32.7B |
| #39 | B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | +22.62% | 0.07% | $194B |
| #74 | B |
EFA | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | +22.63% | 0.32% | $79.3B |
| #81 | B |
VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | +20.93% | 0.06% | $39.0B |
| #102 | B |
IPAC | iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | +25.50% | 0.09% | $2.77B |
| #121 | B |
IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | +20.54% | 0.1% | $9.35B |
| #122 | B |
SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | +21.25% | 0.06% | $5.77B |
| #134 | B |
AAXJ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | +41.53% | 0.72% | $3.88B |
| #160 | C |
VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund ETF Shares | +19.66% | 0.06% | $14.3B |
| #163 | C |
SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | +20.46% | 0.4% | $13.2B |
| #178 | C |
EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | +21.74% | 0.5% | $9.91B |
| #181 | C |
FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | +21.87% | 0.29% | $4.49B |
| #194 | C |
GWX | State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | +23.56% | 0.4% | $942M |
| #224 | C |
IEV | iShares Europe ETF | +20.76% | 0.6% | $1.68B |
| #284 | C |
EFG | iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF | +14.93% | 0.34% | $17.0B |