Schwab 401(K)

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab 401(K), comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.

As of Apr 4, 2026, the Schwab 401(K) returned -1.53% Year-To-Date and 11.84% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 11, 2007, Schwab 401(K)'s average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, Schwab 401(K) closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.

Schwab 401(K) has an annualized alpha of 1.58%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 11, 2007.

• This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (95.69%) than losses (92.02%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• With beta of 0.89 and R² of 0.97, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Schwab 401(K) has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.

Schwab 401(K) ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Schwab 401(K) Sharpe ratios as of Apr 4, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 1.81
• 5-Year: 0.51
• 10-Year: 0.72
• All Time: 0.51

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 0.99 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio is in the top 25%. This signifies superior risk-adjusted performance, meaning the portfolio is delivering strong returns for the level of risk taken compared to most others.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Schwab 401(K) compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

Schwab 401(K) provided a 1.45% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab 401(K). A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Schwab 401(K) was 51.03%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 704 trading sessions.

The current Schwab 401(K) drawdown is 4.35%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.