Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC charges 0.11% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | Apr 2, 2009 | SCHC vs VSS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | Jul 18, 2023 | SCHC vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | Sep 24, 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 0.39% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHC
Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 97 | Feb 15, 2012 | SCHC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 96 | Sep 24, 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | Mar 23, 2022 | SCHC vs DISV | |
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | 92 | Apr 20, 2007 | SCHC vs GWX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 92 | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC |
Top Performing SCHC Alternatives (YTD)
SCHC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 11.04% | Feb 15, 2012 | SCHC vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 6.39% | Sep 24, 2019 | SCHC vs AVDV | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 6.16% | Apr 19, 2016 | SCHC vs CGV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 4.06% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 4.02% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 14.44% | Jun 29, 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 15.59% | Jun 16, 2006 | SCHC vs DLS | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 15.85% | Jan 7, 2016 | SCHC vs DDLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | 15.87% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 16.21% | Apr 19, 2016 | SCHC vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHC
SCHC alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.88% | Jun 29, 2015 | SCHC vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | Jan 7, 2016 | SCHC vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | Jun 16, 2006 | SCHC vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -11.05% | Sep 10, 2024 | SCHC vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E... | -11.20% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDC |
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 | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | SCHC vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 2.95% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHC vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHC vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHC vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHC vs FNDX |
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