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Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF
SCHE performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.14% | +2.39% | +7.54% | +33.35% | +60.26% | +27.29% |
| Flows | - | -$40M | -$40M | +$270M | +$21M | +$1.87B |
Characteristics
The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF is built to track the FTSE Emerging Net 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 | 1391 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 14, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,391
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +21.00% | +14.25% | +14.10% | +15.32% |
Max drawdown | -10.67% | -10.67% | -14.57% | -33.36% |
Max drawdown duration | 57d | 57d | 223d | 1469d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 35d | 960d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SCHE?
SCHE is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCHE track?
SCHE tracks the FTSE Emerging Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SCHE invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SCHE?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCHE is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCHE launched?
SCHE was launched on January 14, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCHE?
SCHE is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCHE?
As of April 23, 2026, SCHE manages $12.32 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCHE performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, SCHE delivered a return of 10.14% over the past month (1M performance), 2.39% over the past three months (3M), and 7.54% year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCHE pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, SCHE has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.67%.
How many holdings are in SCHE
As of March 31, 2026, SCHE holds 1391 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCHE?
As of March 31, 2026, SCHE holds 1391 securities, with 34.65% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCHE?
As of March 31, 2026, SCHE holds a portfolio of 1391 underlyings, with its largest positions including TWN SEMICONT MAN, TENCENT HOLDINGS and ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SCHE invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, SCHE has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan, India and Cayman Islands.
What sectors or themes does SCHE focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, SCHE is primarily exposed to Financials, Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
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