SCHY — Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF
Dividend Income Ranked #19 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Schwab ETFs
SCHY Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in SCHY 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.
SCHY Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: SCHY'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 SCHY?
See what a lump sum in SCHY 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 Dividend Equity ETF is a Dividend Income fund issued by Schwab ETFs with $2.55 billion in assets under management. It holds an ETFValuer grade of B+ and ranks 8 of 20 within its category, placing it 19th among all 458 tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.08% expense ratio is significantly lower than the category median of 0.29%, while its 3.56% dividend yield exceeds the median of 2.69%. Top holdings constitute 41.8% of assets, with BHP Group Ltd representing the largest single position at 4.5%.
The fund’s price of $33.03 sits at 83.3% of its 52-week range, reflecting a strong one-year return of 21.02% that outpaces the category median of 17.96%. Short-term momentum shows a 1-month gain of 3.19% and a year-to-date increase of 12.95%, contrasting with a flat one-day change. The rating was upgraded from B to B+ on 2026-10-14, though price history is available for only 3.0 years. Three-year returns stand at 69.26%, indicating substantial long-term growth despite the limited track record.
With a beta of 0.75, the ETF exhibits lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader market. Annualized volatility is labeled Low at 12.25%, and the maximum drawdown has been limited to -12.16%. A Sharpe ratio of 1.31 suggests efficient risk-adjusted returns relative to the volatility experienced. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 589,917 shares, providing adequate trading activity for investors.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
SCHY Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHP Group Ltd | 4.55% | $103M |
| 2 | Eni SpA | 4.52% | $103M |
| 3 | TotalEnergies SE | 4.50% | $102M |
| 4 | Deutsche Post AG | 4.26% | $97M |
| 5 | Wesfarmers Ltd | 4.26% | $97M |
| 6 | Allianz SE | 4.25% | $97M |
| 7 | British American Tobacco PLC | 4.08% | $93M |
| 8 | Enel SpA | 4.02% | $91M |
| 9 | Vinci SA | 3.73% | $85M |
| 10 | Roche Holding AG | 3.66% | $83M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 41.8% 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 SCHY's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With SCHY
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with SCHY's top 10 — EFV overlaps most, holding 3 of the same companies as SCHY's top 10 (12.4% of SCHY's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | SCHY Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFV | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 3 | 12.4% | TotalEnergies SE, Allianz SE, Roche Holding AG |
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | 2 | 8.8% | BHP Group Ltd, Wesfarmers Ltd |
| EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | 2 | 8.8% | Allianz SE, TotalEnergies SE |
| FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | 2 | 8.8% | TotalEnergies SE, Allianz SE |
| IDV | iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 2 | 8.5% | TotalEnergies SE, Enel SpA |
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: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — 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): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — 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: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What SCHY's Fees Cost You
SCHY charges an expense ratio of 0.08% 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.
SCHY Dividend Income Estimator
SCHY currently yields 3.56%. 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.
SCHY Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 590K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $2.55B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: SCHY 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.
SCHY Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | 0.00% |
| 1-Week | +0.61% |
| 1-Month | +3.19% |
| 3-Month | +2.09% |
| 6-Month | +4.32% |
| YTD | +12.95% |
| 1-Year | +21.02% |
| 3-Year | +69.26% |
How SCHY Compares to Other Dividend Income ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | A |
SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +35.26% | 0.06% | $108B |
| #4 | B+ |
HDV | iShares Core High Dividend ETF | +28.56% | 0.08% | $14.5B |
| #5 | A |
VYMI | Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | +23.92% | 0.07% | $22.3B |
| #8 | B+ |
DGRO | iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | +19.10% | 0.08% | $41.9B |
| #11 | B+ |
VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Shares | +17.69% | 0.04% | $95.8B |
| #12 | B+ |
FDL | First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fund | +27.62% | 0.43% | $7.54B |
| #18 | B+ |
IDV | iShares International Select Dividend ETF | +21.42% | 0.5% | $8.23B |
| #19 | B+ |
SCHY | Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | +21.02% | 0.08% | $2.55B |
| #20 | B+ |
VIG | Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | +14.25% | 0.04% | $128B |
| #45 | B+ |
DVY | iShares Select Dividend ETF | +18.23% | 0.38% | $22.2B |
| #65 | B |
SPYD | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | +15.99% | 0.07% | $7.08B |
| #67 | B |
SDY | State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | +16.27% | 0.35% | $20.4B |
| #74 | B |
RDVY | First Trust Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | +18.73% | 0.47% | $24.9B |
| #111 | B |
NOBL | ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | +15.94% | 0.35% | $10.9B |
| #122 | B |
DIVO | Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | +13.49% | 0.56% | $7.73B |
| #158 | B |
DGRW | WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | +11.67% | 0.28% | $16.9B |
| #188 | C |
VIGI | Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation Index Fund ETF Shares | +10.40% | 0.07% | $9.20B |
| #192 | C |
PEY | Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF | +20.85% | 0.68% | $1.07B |
| #202 | C |
FVD | First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | +11.34% | 0.62% | $7.55B |
| #205 | C |
SPHD | Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | +10.69% | 0.3% | $3.17B |