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NELSvsSCHKETF Comparison

ETF 1
NELS

Nelson Select ETF

This fund is part of
Multi-Asset: Aggressive
-0.05%
VS
ETF 2
SCHK

Schwab 1000 Index® ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
-0.03%

Nelson Select ETF (NELS) belongs to the Multi-Asset: Aggressive segment. Schwab 1000 Index® ETF (SCHK) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. NELS's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. In contrast, SCHK's top sector exposures are Technology, Finance and Healthcare. NELS is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.81%, versus 0.03% for SCHK. NELS is up 12.63% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. SCHK performs better with 12.74% YTD performance, and +$389M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of NELS and SCHK 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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NELS vs SCHK performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

Cumulative Flows

-200 M-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MAug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8Sep 15

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/18/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
NELS
SCHK
-1.30%-0.67%
+1.48%+2.04%
+12.63%+12.74%
n/a+16.19%
n/a+77.74%
n/a+81.88%
Flows
NELS
SCHK
+$13M+$2M
+$17M+$85M
+$24M+$389M
-+$499M
-+$711M
-+$1.54B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
NELS
SCHK
+10.23%+11.22%
n/a+13.20%
n/a+15.43%
n/a+17.49%
Max drawdown
NELS
SCHK
-3.48%-3.34%
n/a-8.97%
n/a-19.22%
n/a-25.35%
Max drawdown duration
NELS
SCHK
36d19d
n/a76d
n/a126d
n/a716d
Trading data

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NELS
SCHK
Last sale
9/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
$29.40
$37.31
Previous close
09/18/2026
$28.97
$36.76
Consolidated volume
09/18/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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NELS
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
NELS
SCHK
Last price
$29.40
$37.31
1D performance
+1.48%
+1.50%
AuM$71.30 M$5.86 B
E/R1.81%0.03%
Characteristics
NELS
SCHK
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderCollaborative Fund AdvisorsSchwab ETFs
Benchmark-Schwab 1000 Index
N° of holdings114903
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 15, 2025November 10, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

NELS
USA
95.21%
Other
4.79%
SCHK
USA
97.57%
Other
2.43%

Sectors

NELS
Technology
43.71%
Finance
13.29%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
10.28%
Healthcare
9.23%
Industrials
7.93%
Other
15.57%
SCHK
Technology
43.88%
Finance
14.45%
Healthcare
9.05%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
8.84%
Industrials
8.03%
Other
15.74%
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Diversification

NELS

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.37%
SCHK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

42.02%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
NELS
Apple, Inc.
6.90%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.90%
Microsoft Corp.
5.35%
Alphabet, Inc.
5.34%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.11%
Broadcom Inc.
2.81%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2.31%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.90%
Johnson & Johnson
1.54%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.27%
AbbVie, Inc.
1.26%
Chubb Ltd.
1.21%
RTX Corp.
1.15%
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
1.15%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.15%
SCHK
Apple, Inc.
7.57%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.27%
Microsoft Corp.
4.41%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.46%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.91%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.35%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.97%
Micron Technology, Inc.
1.54%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
1.45%
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.42%
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
1.38%
Tesla, Inc.
1.32%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.23%
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp.
0.98%
Frequently asked questions about NELS and SCHK

How have the NELS and SCHK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 18, 2026, NELS is up 12.63% year-to-date (YTD), while SCHK has returned 12.74%. That puts SCHK better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: NELS or SCHK?

Year-to-date, the NELS ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$389M for SCHK.

Which ETF is bigger: NELS or SCHK?

As of September 18, 2026, NELS holds $71.30 M in assets under management (AUM), while SCHK manages $5.86 B.

What sectors do the NELS and SCHK ETFs invest in?

NELS leans toward sectors like Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. Meanwhile, SCHK focuses on Technology, Finance and Healthcare.

What are the top holdings of the NELS ETF and SCHK ETF?

NELS top holdings include Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Microsoft Corp.. SCHK holds in its top three: Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Microsoft Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: NELS or SCHK?

NELS holds 114 securities with 44.37% of its assets in the top 15. SCHK has 904 securities and a top 15 weight of 42.02%.

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