- ISIN
- US8085247554
- CUSIP
- 808524755
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Aug 15, 2013
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index (Net)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $24B
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Performance
FNDF Performance Chart
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) is up 17.0% since the beginning of the year. FNDF is currently trading at $53 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FNDF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,815.
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Returns By Period
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) has returned 16.97% so far this year and 38.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FNDF has returned 11.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.42% annually.
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.32%
- 1M
- -0.77%
- YTD
- 16.97%
- 6M
- 20.20%
- 1Y
- 38.65%
- 3Y*
- 22.29%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 11.75%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.26%
- 1M
- -0.17%
- YTD
- 7.91%
- 6M
- 7.98%
- 1Y
- 22.99%
- 3Y*
- 19.77%
- 5Y*
- 11.75%
- 10Y*
- 13.42%
FNDF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 15, 2013, FNDF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, FNDF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.41% | 8.65% | -7.26% | 5.99% | 4.86% | -2.76% | 16.97% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.79% | 3.08% | 1.72% | 2.99% | 4.84% | 3.12% | -0.02% | 5.05% | 2.21% | 2.54% | 2.02% | 3.63% | 40.99% |
| 2024 | -1.33% | 2.55% | 4.34% | -2.42% | 4.32% | -2.49% | 3.28% | 2.16% | 1.11% | -5.03% | -0.23% | -3.44% | 2.29% |
| 2023 | 9.05% | -2.52% | 1.20% | 2.94% | -3.98% | 5.70% | 3.81% | -3.40% | -2.19% | -3.19% | 7.53% | 4.76% | 20.22% |
| 2022 | 1.05% | -2.19% | 0.34% | -5.49% | 3.84% | -9.64% | 3.14% | -4.52% | -9.79% | 6.84% | 12.39% | -1.69% | -7.78% |
| 2021 | 0.44% | 5.34% | 3.62% | 1.93% | 4.61% | -2.00% | -0.90% | 0.58% | -1.03% | 2.41% | -5.80% | 5.46% | 14.97% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.64%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 15, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 90.33% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.64%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 79.09%
- Downside Capture
- 90.33%
Expense Ratio
FNDF has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FNDF ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| FNDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.35 | +0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.67 | 2.54 | +1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.80 | 11.58 | +2.22 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF provided a 2.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.55 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.55 | $1.55 | $1.33 | $1.15 | $0.90 | $1.15 | $0.64 | $0.92 | $0.87 | $0.71 | $0.61 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 2.94% | 3.44% | 4.01% | 3.41% | 3.10% | 3.54% | 2.17% | 3.20% | 3.47% | 2.32% | 2.42% | 2.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.34 | $1.55 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $1.33 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $1.15 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.90 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.15 |
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 Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF. 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 Fundamental International Equity ETF was 40.14%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 199 trading sessions.
The current Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF drawdown is 4.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -40.14%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 18d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
2016 bear market2016 | -27.56%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 11moJul 2014 - Jun 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -25.56%Sep 2022 | 7mo 19d | 8mo 21d | 1y 4moFeb 2022 - Jun 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.89%Apr 2025 | 19d | 24d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -10.60%Mar 2026 | 18d | 1mo 17d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FNDF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -40.14% | -56.78% | +16.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.60% | -9.10% | -1.50% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.89% | -18.90% | +5.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.56% | -25.43% | -0.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.14% | -33.92% | -6.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.15% | -2.93% | -1.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.64% | -10.72% | +3.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.81% | 1.99% | +0.82% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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