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Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
SCHZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.11% | -1.97% | -1.35% | -0.46% | +12.40% | -2.93% |
| Flows | +$181M | +$383M | +$1.54B | +$2.06B | +$3.69B | +$2.99B |
Characteristics
The Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF is built to track the Bloomberg US Aggregate 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 | 1448 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 14, 2011 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,448
Top 15 Holdings
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Maturity
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +3.98% | +3.69% | +5.08% | +5.96% |
Max drawdown | -2.58% | -3.28% | -4.88% | -17.77% |
Max drawdown duration | 81d | 201d | 284d | 1618d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 166d | 1222d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 SCHZ?
SCHZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Schwab ETFs.
What index does SCHZ track?
SCHZ tracks the Bloomberg US Aggregate Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SCHZ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: US Aggregate Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of SCHZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SCHZ is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SCHZ launched?
SCHZ was launched on July 14, 2011, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SCHZ?
SCHZ is issued by Schwab ETFs.
What is the AUM of SCHZ?
As of September 18, 2026, SCHZ manages $10.61 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SCHZ performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, SCHZ delivered a return of -1.11% over the past month (1M performance), -1.97% over the past three months (3M), and -1.35% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SCHZ?
As of September 18, 2026, SCHZ has seen net flows of +$181M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.54B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SCHZ pay dividends?
As of September 18, 2026, SCHZ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.27%.
How many holdings are in SCHZ
As of July 31, 2026, SCHZ holds 1448 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SCHZ?
As of July 31, 2026, SCHZ holds 1448 securities, with 8.86% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SCHZ?
As of July 31, 2026, SCHZ holds a portfolio of 1448 underlyings, with its largest positions including USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Notes 4.625% 15feb2035, USD (B-2035) and USA, Notes 4.375% 15may2034, USD (C-2034). These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SCHZ invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SCHZ has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SCHZ focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SCHZ is primarily exposed to Sovereign and Industrials.
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