Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC charges 0.08% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | SCHC vs VSS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | SCHC vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 0.39% | 5.77B | Mar 2022 | SCHC vs DFIS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 16 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 78.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 78 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 76 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 70 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | SCHC vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 63 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | SCHC vs FDTS |
Top Performing SCHC Alternatives (YTD)
SCHC is at 7.09% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 14.33% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | SCHC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 13.26% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 12.00% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 11.31% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 10.83% | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | SCHC vs DISV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC has 16.39% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.79% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.18% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | SCHC vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.80% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | SCHC vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.17% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.19% | 25.03M | May 2026 | SCHC vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.48%. There are 13 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | SCHC vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | SCHC vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $99B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 89 | 19.84% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | SCHC vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 7.23% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | SCHC vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 11.12% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | SCHC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 11.77% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | SCHC vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 67 | 15.00% | 66.31B | Nov 2009 | SCHC vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 70 | 10.36% | 2.36B | Apr 2021 | SCHC vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 86 | 15.65% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | SCHC vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 16.60% | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | SCHC vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 86 | 18.49% | 24.25B | Aug 2013 | SCHC vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 21.72% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | SCHC vs SCHA |
Often Compared With SCHC
Investors most often compare SCHC with AVUV, VB, FDN. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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