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SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY )
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


SCHF 100.00%EquityEquity
PositionCategory/SectorTarget Weight
SCHF
Schwab International Equity ETF
Foreign Large Cap Equities
100%

S&P 500 Index

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ), 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.


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Returns By Period

As of Jun 6, 2026, the SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) returned 11.52% Year-To-Date and 9.74% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


Position1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
-2.64%-0.21%7.86%7.47%23.05%19.90%11.79%13.33%
Portfolio
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY )
-3.77%-2.01%11.52%14.00%26.99%18.36%9.07%9.74%
SCHF
Schwab International Equity ETF
-3.77%-0.37%11.52%14.00%26.99%18.36%9.07%9.74%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 4, 2009, SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY )'s average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20265.82%6.25%-8.44%7.31%4.56%-3.46%11.52%
20254.43%2.43%-0.05%3.89%4.96%3.13%-1.40%4.22%2.51%2.06%1.01%3.03%34.55%
2024-0.95%3.00%3.47%-3.46%4.62%-1.60%2.86%3.16%0.86%-5.01%0.41%-3.58%3.28%
20239.03%-3.42%2.59%2.76%-3.58%4.53%2.97%-3.92%-3.71%-3.18%8.61%5.58%18.35%
2022-3.42%-2.80%0.63%-6.84%1.93%-9.02%5.12%-5.84%-9.64%5.90%12.72%-2.23%-14.80%
2021-0.75%2.46%2.73%2.98%3.59%-0.85%0.33%1.19%-3.37%3.26%-4.45%4.18%11.40%

Benchmark Metrics

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) has an annualized alpha of -3.06%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 04, 2009.

  • This portfolio participated in 102.84% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.40% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • This portfolio had an annualized alpha of -3.06% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.75, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
-3.06%
Beta
0.91
0.75
Upside Capture
82.40%
Downside Capture
102.84%

Expense Ratio

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) has an expense ratio of 0.06%, 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.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) ranks 26 for risk / return — below 26% of Portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Risk / Return Rank: 2626
Overall Rank
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2424
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Sortino Ratio Rank: 2424
Sortino Ratio Rank
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Omega Ratio Rank: 2525
Omega Ratio Rank
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Calmar Ratio Rank: 2828
Calmar Ratio Rank
SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Martin Ratio Rank: 3131
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) and compares them with S&P 500 Index.


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

1.70

2.01

-0.31

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

2.33

2.71

-0.38

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.31

1.36

-0.06

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

2.40

2.69

-0.29

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

9.27

12.34

-3.07


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

PositionRisk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SCHF
Schwab International Equity ETF
551.702.331.312.409.27

Sharpe Ratio

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.

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) Sharpe ratios as of Jun 6, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.70
  • 5-Year: 0.55
  • 10-Year: 0.57
  • All Time: 0.42

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 1.65 to 2.53, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

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


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Dividends

Dividend yield

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) provided a 3.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.06%3.42%3.26%2.97%2.80%3.19%2.08%2.95%3.06%2.35%2.58%2.26%
SCHF
Schwab International Equity ETF
3.06%3.42%3.26%2.97%2.80%3.19%2.08%2.95%3.06%2.35%2.58%2.26%

Monthly Dividends

The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.68$0.82
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.18$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.60
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.55
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.31$0.45
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.62

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ). 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 SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) was 34.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.

The current SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) drawdown is 4.32%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

COVID crash2020
-34.87%Mar 2020
2y 1mo7mo 23d
2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020
Bear market2022
-29.14%Oct 2022
1y 1mo1y 4mo
2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024
2011 bear market2011
-26.37%Oct 2011
5mo 4d1y 6mo
1y 12moMay 2011 - Apr 2013
2016 bear market2016
-23.69%Feb 2016
1y 7mo1y 2mo
2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017
2010 correction2010
-19.22%Jun 2010
1mo 23d4mo 3d
5mo 26dApr 2010 - Oct 2010

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.


Diversification Ratio
1Y
3Y
5Y
10Y
All Time
Diversification Ratio

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

1.00

The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) correlation to the S&P 500 Index

SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY ) has a 0.79 correlation to S&P 500 Index over the trailing 12 months. This section compares each holding's correlation to the benchmark and to the portfolio.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.79

Correlation (3Y)
Calculated over the trailing 3-year period

0.74

Correlation (5Y)
Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.77

Correlation (10Y)
Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.79

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 4, 2009

0.82


Benchmark Correlations

Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index

SCHF
0.82

Portfolio Correlations

Correlation vs. SCHF ETF ( INTL EQUITY )

SCHF
1.00
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