- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Category
- Intermediate Core Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $1B
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Performance
SCCR Performance Chart
Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR) is up 0.3% since the beginning of the year. SCCR is currently trading at $25 per share.
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Returns By Period
Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR) has returned 0.32% so far this year and 5.14% over the past 12 months.
Schwab Core Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.27%
- 1M
- 0.57%
- YTD
- 0.32%
- 6M
- 0.56%
- 1Y
- 5.14%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SCCR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 5, 2025, SCCR's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.42%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.8 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +1.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -1.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, SCCR closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 24, 2025 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 8, 2025 at -1.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.12% | 1.79% | -1.63% | -0.12% | 0.41% | -0.22% | 0.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.78% | 0.06% | 0.02% | -0.44% | 1.64% | 0.14% | 1.12% | 1.24% | 0.64% | 0.61% | -0.01% | 7.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab Core Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.56%, beta of 0.05, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 05, 2025.
- This ETF captured 11.84% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -12.92%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.05 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.04 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.56%
- Beta
- 0.05
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 11.84%
- Downside Capture
- -12.92%
Expense Ratio
SCCR has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCCR ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of ETFs 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SCCR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.63 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.67 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.37 | -0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 2.78 | -0.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.22 | 12.44 | -7.22 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Core Bond ETF provided a 4.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.18 | $1.01 |
Dividend yield | 4.63% | 3.91% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Core Bond 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 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.47 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.09 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.13 | $0.10 | $0.19 | $1.01 |
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 Core Bond 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 Core Bond ETF was 2.81%, occurring on May 19, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Schwab Core Bond ETF drawdown is 1.56%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -2.81%May 2026 | 2mo 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.67%Apr 2025 | 4d | 2mo 15d | 2mo 19dApr 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.10%Feb 2025 | 6d | 9d | 15dFeb 2025 - Feb 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -1.01%Mar 2025 | 23d | 5d | 28dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.00%Jul 2025 | 13d | 14d | 27dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCCR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -2.81% | -56.78% | +53.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.81% | -9.10% | +6.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.56% | -1.80% | +0.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.78% | -10.71% | +9.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 2.03% | -1.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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