- ISIN
- US8085248883
- CUSIP
- 808524888
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Jan 14, 2010
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Custom Developed Small Cap ex-US Liquid Net of Tax (Lux)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $5B
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Performance
SCHC Performance Chart
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) is up 10.2% since the beginning of the year. SCHC is currently trading at $50 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCHC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,391.
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Returns By Period
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) has returned 10.21% so far this year and 25.47% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCHC has returned 8.50% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.04%
- 1M
- 0.70%
- YTD
- 10.21%
- 6M
- 12.03%
- 1Y
- 25.47%
- 3Y*
- 17.28%
- 5Y*
- 6.83%
- 10Y*
- 8.50%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
SCHC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 14, 2010, SCHC's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -19.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SCHC closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.20% | 5.59% | -9.31% | 7.27% | 1.30% | -1.20% | 10.21% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.74% | 0.99% | 0.73% | 5.43% | 6.29% | 6.16% | -0.38% | 4.29% | 2.85% | -0.42% | 1.94% | 2.01% | 37.59% |
| 2024 | -2.87% | 1.30% | 4.28% | -3.24% | 5.69% | -2.52% | 4.27% | 1.64% | 2.17% | -5.22% | 0.68% | -3.54% | 1.97% |
| 2023 | 9.22% | -3.00% | 1.11% | 1.42% | -4.45% | 3.87% | 4.89% | -3.95% | -5.20% | -5.12% | 9.31% | 7.07% | 14.36% |
| 2022 | -6.16% | -2.06% | 0.93% | -7.37% | 0.74% | -11.85% | 7.24% | -6.12% | -11.74% | 5.62% | 11.19% | -1.71% | -21.74% |
| 2021 | -0.66% | 2.86% | 2.47% | 4.34% | 3.01% | -1.31% | 1.95% | 2.05% | -4.07% | 3.44% | -5.94% | 3.87% | 12.02% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.76%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 14, 2010.
- This ETF participated in 109.16% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.81% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.76% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.71, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.76%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 87.81%
- Downside Capture
- 109.16%
Expense Ratio
SCHC has an expense ratio of 0.11%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCHC ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) 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.
| SCHC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.36 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.05 | 2.71 | -0.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.55 | 12.15 | -4.60 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF provided a 3.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.67 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 | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.28 | $1.03 | $0.56 | $1.24 | $0.61 | $1.12 | $0.73 | $1.00 | $0.59 | $0.67 |
Dividend yield | 3.32% | 3.66% | 3.72% | 2.94% | 1.78% | 3.02% | 1.62% | 3.23% | 2.51% | 2.73% | 2.01% | 2.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab International Small-Cap 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 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.57 | $1.67 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.17 | $1.28 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.03 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.24 |
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 International Small-Cap 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 International Small-Cap Equity ETF was 43.94%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 179 trading sessions.
The current Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF drawdown is 2.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -43.94%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 16d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -36.48%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 7mo | 3y 8moSep 2021 - May 2025 |
2011 bear market2011 | -28.31%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 7mo | 2y 2dMay 2011 - May 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.68%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
2010 correction2010 | -18.51%May 2010 | 1mo 11d | 4mo 5d | 5mo 16dApr 2010 - Sep 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCHC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -43.94% | -56.78% | +12.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.48% | -9.10% | -3.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.52% | -18.90% | +3.38% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -36.48% | -25.43% | -11.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.94% | -33.92% | -10.02% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.64% | -1.29% | -1.35% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.04% | -10.72% | +0.68% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.39% | 2.02% | +1.37% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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