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Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF
Trading data
SCHO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.01% | +0.76% | +0.46% | +4.17% | +14.03% | +9.48% |
| Flows | +$158M | +$62M | -$521M | +$66M | -$1.39B | +$4.76B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +0.92% | +1.36% | +1.92% | +1.91% |
Max drawdown | -0.31% | -0.68% | -1.56% | -5.69% |
Max drawdown duration | 9d | 51d | 182d | 1015d |
Time to recover | N/A | 38d | 120d | 573d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 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 |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Maturity
Credit rating
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 96
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Total Return Index Value Unhedged - 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 |
| Provider | Schwab ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 96 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | August 5, 2010 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is SCHO?
SCHO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCHO track?
SCHO tracks the Bloomberg US Treasury 1-3 Year Total Return Index Value Unhedged - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SCHO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Government Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SCHO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCHO is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCHO launched?
SCHO was launched on August 5, 2010, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCHO?
SCHO is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCHO?
As of March 10, 2026, SCHO manages $11.82 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCHO performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, SCHO delivered a return of 0.01% over the past month (1M performance), 0.76% over the past three months (3M), and 0.46% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SCHO?
As of March 10, 2026, SCHO has seen net flows of +$158M in the past month (1M flow) and -$521M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCHO pay dividends?
As of March 10, 2026, SCHO has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4%.
How many holdings are in SCHO
As of January 31, 2026, SCHO holds 96 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCHO?
As of January 31, 2026, SCHO holds 96 securities, with 21.34% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCHO?
As of January 31, 2026, SCHO holds a portfolio of 96 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 1.5% 31jan2027, USD (G-2027), USA, Notes 4.125% 28feb2027, USD (AY-2027) and USA, Notes 4.125% 31jan2027, USD (AW-2027). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SCHO invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, SCHO has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SCHO focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, SCHO is primarily exposed to Sovereign.
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