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Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF
SCHA performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.42% | -3.12% | +15.68% | +15.47% | +76.45% | +34.02% |
| Flows | +$50M | +$77M | -$396M | -$414M | -$56M | +$129M |
Characteristics
The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF is built to track the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Schwab ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 1692 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 3, 2009 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,692
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.27% | +18.77% | +20.77% | +22.15% |
Max drawdown | -10.37% | -11.23% | -27.23% | -30.84% |
Max drawdown duration | 70d | 118d | 289d | 1072d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 156d | 853d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SCHA?
SCHA is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCHA track?
SCHA tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SCHA invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SCHA?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCHA is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCHA launched?
SCHA was launched on November 3, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCHA?
SCHA is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCHA?
As of October 26, 2026, SCHA manages $21.78 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCHA performed recently?
As of October 26, 2026, SCHA delivered a return of -0.42% over the past month (1M performance), -3.12% over the past three months (3M), and 15.68% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SCHA?
As of October 26, 2026, SCHA has seen net flows of +$50M in the past month (1M flow) and -$396M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCHA pay dividends?
As of October 26, 2026, SCHA has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.13%.
How many holdings are in SCHA
As of August 31, 2026, SCHA holds 1692 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCHA?
As of August 31, 2026, SCHA holds 1692 securities, with 11.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCHA?
As of August 31, 2026, SCHA holds a portfolio of 1692 underlyings, with its largest positions including Sandisk Corp., Lumentum Holdings, Inc. and Revolution Medicines, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SCHA invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, SCHA has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SCHA focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, SCHA is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Healthcare.
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