FALNvsSCHIETF Comparison
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iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF (FALN) belongs to the US Corporate HY Bonds segment. Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI) is part of the US Corporate IG Bonds segment. FALN's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, SCHI's top sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Healthcare. FALN is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.03% for SCHI. FALN is down -0.57% year-to-date (YTD) with -$200M in YTD flows. SCHI performs worse with -3.37% YTD performance, and +$1.76B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FALN and SCHI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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FALN vs SCHI performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FALN SCHI | -3.09%-2.92% | -2.88%-4.32% | -0.57%-3.37% | +0.20%-2.21% | +26.38%+18.33% | +14.99%+1.71% |
| Flows | FALN SCHI | -$34M-$246M | +$18M-$67M | -$200M+$1.76B | -$173M+$2.44B | +$267M+$6.07B | -$1.19B+$11.07B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FALN SCHI | +3.29%+4.53% | +3.44%+4.08% | +3.81%+5.17% | +4.66%+6.22% |
| Max drawdown | FALN SCHI | -3.32%-4.32% | -3.87%-4.87% | -4.67%-4.87% | -18.04%-19.58% |
| Max drawdown duration | FALN SCHI | 33d92d | 105d212d | 100d212d | 938d1356d |
Trading data
FALN | SCHI | |
Last sale 9/30/2026 at 5:55 PM | $25.94 | $21.42 |
| Previous close 09/29/2026 | $26.00 | $21.46 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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FALN | SCHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $25.94 | $21.42 |
| 1D performance | -0.21% | -0.19% |
| AuM | $1.57 B | $10.88 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.03% |
Characteristics
FALN | SCHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Schwab ETFs |
| Benchmark | Bloomberg U.S. HY Fallen Angel 3% Cap Index | Bloomberg U.S. 5–10 Year Corporate Bond Index |
| N° of holdings | 155 | 801 |
| Asset class | Bonds | Bonds |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 14, 2016 | October 10, 2019 |
| ESG | No | No |
Exposure
Countries
FALN
USA
82.42%
Other
17.58%
SCHI
USA
85.43%
Other
14.57%
Sectors
FALN
Finance
22.17%
Consumer Cyclical.
19.69%
Non-Energy Materi.
16.34%
Telecommunication.
8.95%
Energy
8.78%
Consumer Services
8.5%
Other
15.57%
SCHI
Finance
46%
Technology
13.93%
Healthcare
7.44%
Energy
7.15%
Other
25.49%
Diversification
FALN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
23.57%
SCHI
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.67%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FALN
Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD
3.06%
GFL Environmental, 6.75% 15jan2031, USD
2.12%
Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD
1.91%
Pacificorp, 7.375% 15sep2055, USD
1.82%
United Rentals (North America), 3.875% 15nov2027, USD
1.55%
Perrigo Finance, 4.4% 15jun2030, USD
1.53%
Huntsman International, 4.5% 1may2029, USD
1.50%
Methanex, 5.25% 15dec2029, USD
1.46%
V.F. Corp, 2.95% 23apr2030, USD
1.43%
Newell Brands, 5.75% 1apr2046, USD
1.32%
Coty, 5.6% 15jan2031, USD
1.24%
Transocean Ltd, 6.8% 15mar2038, USD
1.24%
Bombardier, 7.45% 1may2034, USD
1.20%
Nordstrom, 5% 15jan2044, USD
1.12%
Navient, 5.625% 1aug2033, USD (A)
1.07%
SCHI
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD
0.52%
Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD
0.52%
Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD
0.52%
Space Exploration Technologies, 5.875% 15jul2036, USD
0.51%
Meta Platforms, 4.875% 15nov2035, USD
0.51%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.468% 23jan2035, USD (N)
0.45%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.288% 25apr2034, USD (N)
0.45%
Bank of America Corporation, 5.015% 22jul2033, USD (N)
0.45%
Pfizer, 4.75% 19may2033, USD
0.44%
Anheuser-Busch, 4.7% 1feb2036, USD
0.43%
Oracle, 5.7% 4feb2036, USD
0.42%
Wells Fargo, 5.557% 25jul2034, USD (W)
0.37%
JP Morgan, 5.35% 1jun2034, USD
0.36%
Amgen, 5.25% 2mar2033, USD
0.36%
JP Morgan, 5.576% 23jul2036, USD
0.36%
Frequently asked questions about FALN and SCHI
How have the FALN and SCHI ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 29, 2026, FALN is down -0.57% year-to-date (YTD), while SCHI has lost -3.37%. That puts FALN better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FALN or SCHI?
Year-to-date, the FALN ETF saw -$200M in flows, compared to +$1.76B for SCHI.
Which ETF is more volatile: FALN or SCHI?
Over the past year, FALN had a volatility of 3.44%, while SCHI experienced 4.08%.
Which ETF is bigger: FALN or SCHI?
As of September 29, 2026, FALN holds $1.57 B in assets under management (AUM), while SCHI manages $10.88 B.
What sectors do the FALN and SCHI ETFs invest in?
FALN leans toward sectors like Finance, Consumer Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, SCHI focuses on Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
What are the top holdings of the FALN ETF and SCHI ETF?
FALN top holdings include Vodafone Group, 7% 4apr2079, USD, GFL Environmental, 6.75% 15jan2031, USD and Resorts World Las Vegas, 4.625% 16apr2029, USD. SCHI holds in its top three: Space Exploration Technologies, 5.65% 15jul2033, USD, Meta Platforms, 5.25% 15may2036, USD and Amazon.com, 4.875% 13mar2036, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: FALN or SCHI?
FALN holds 155 securities with 23.57% of its assets in the top 15. SCHI has 801 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.67%.
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