Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) Alternatives
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHA
SCHA charges 0.04% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 9, 2020 | SCHA vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2004 | SCHA vs VB | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | SCHA vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | Apr 14, 2020 | SCHA vs BBMC | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.07% | Jan 26, 2004 | SCHA vs VBK |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHA
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | 92 | Mar 3, 2005 | SCHA vs PBW | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 86 | Apr 19, 2011 | SCHA vs FYC | |
| First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ... | 67 | Oct 13, 2021 | SCHA vs MMSC | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 67 | Mar 1, 2006 | SCHA vs RFG | |
| Invesco DWA SmallCap Momentum ETF | 65 | Jul 19, 2012 | SCHA vs DWAS |
Top Performing SCHA Alternatives (YTD)
SCHA alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 8.16% | May 1, 2023 | SCHA vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | 7.05% | Mar 3, 2005 | SCHA vs XSMO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 6.17% | Mar 1, 2006 | SCHA vs RZG | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap 400® Pure Growth ETF | 5.89% | Mar 1, 2006 | SCHA vs RFG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 5.32% | Nov 15, 2016 | SCHA vs JPSE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHA
SCHA alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 13.07% | Sep 7, 2016 | SCHA vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 19.34% | Apr 26, 2017 | SCHA vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 19.92% | Jun 20, 2017 | SCHA vs FSGS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | 20.08% | Feb 26, 2019 | SCHA vs FSMD | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 20.12% | Nov 15, 2016 | SCHA vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHA
SCHA alternatives from the Small Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.62% | Sep 7, 2016 | SCHA vs SMMV | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -11.84% | Jun 20, 2017 | SCHA vs FSGS | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.41% | Apr 26, 2017 | SCHA vs FLQS | |
| Fidelity Small-Mid Multifactor ETF | -12.63% | Feb 26, 2019 | SCHA vs FSMD | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -13.08% | May 1, 2023 | SCHA vs CAFG |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
Most popular Charles Schwab ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 43 | 12.17% | Oct 20, 2011 | SCHA vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -9.73% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHA vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -3.70% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHA vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | -3.28% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHA vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 4.58% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHA vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 7.07% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHA vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | 3.89% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHA vs SCHV | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 17 | 3.86% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHA vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 2.98% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHA vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 34 | 0.37% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHA vs SCHP |
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