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Schwab International Equity ETF
SCHF performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 22, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.49% | +4.41% | +13.95% | +27.77% | +64.48% | +62.78% |
| Flows | +$1.05B | +$1.49B | +$3.33B | +$5.28B | +$13.38B | +$20.21B |
Characteristics
The Schwab International Equity ETF is built to track the FTSE Developed ex US NTR 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 | 1429 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,429
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.23% | +14.96% | +14.28% | +15.01% |
Max drawdown | -4.46% | -11.13% | -13.58% | -28.95% |
Max drawdown duration | 35d | 65d | 211d | 897d |
Time to recover | N/A | 37d | 22d | 498d |
Replication quality
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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 SCHF?
SCHF is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCHF track?
SCHF tracks the FTSE Developed ex US NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SCHF invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SCHF?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCHF is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCHF launched?
SCHF was launched on November 3, 2009, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCHF?
SCHF is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCHF?
As of July 22, 2026, SCHF manages $66.18 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCHF performed recently?
As of July 22, 2026, SCHF delivered a return of -2.49% over the past month (1M performance), 4.41% over the past three months (3M), and 13.95% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SCHF?
As of July 22, 2026, SCHF has seen net flows of +$1.05B in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.33B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCHF pay dividends?
As of July 22, 2026, SCHF has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.09%.
How many holdings are in SCHF
As of June 30, 2026, SCHF holds 1429 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCHF?
As of June 30, 2026, SCHF holds 1429 securities, with 19.38% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCHF?
As of June 30, 2026, SCHF holds a portfolio of 1429 underlyings, with its largest positions including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and ASML Holding NV. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SCHF invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, SCHF has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does SCHF focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, SCHF is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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