Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHE
SCHE charges 0.11% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | SCHE vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | SCHE vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | SCHE vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | SCHE vs IEMG | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 89.24M | Apr 2020 | SCHE vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHE
SCHE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 75 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | SCHE vs EMEQ | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | SCHE vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | SCHE vs EVLU | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | SCHE vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 87 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | SCHE vs FTHF |
Top Performing SCHE Alternatives (YTD)
SCHE is at 10.15% YTD. There are 85 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 53.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 53.76% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | SCHE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.68% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | SCHE vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.48% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | SCHE vs STXE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 30.73% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | SCHE vs EMSF | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.70% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | SCHE vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHE
SCHE has 17.99% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.64% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | SCHE vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | SCHE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | SCHE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | SCHE vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | SCHE vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHE
SCHE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.29%. There are 22 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | SCHE vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | SCHE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | SCHE vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | SCHE vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | SCHE vs ECOW |
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 $104B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 95 | 24.03% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | SCHE vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | 4.99% | 59.97B | Dec 2009 | SCHE vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 10.00% | 71.82B | Nov 2009 | SCHE vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 10.58% | 43.26B | Nov 2009 | SCHE vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 77 | 14.79% | 67.17B | Nov 2009 | SCHE vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 86 | 13.81% | 2.52B | Apr 2021 | SCHE vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 16.12% | 15.73B | Dec 2009 | SCHE vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 17.56% | 26.79B | Aug 2013 | SCHE vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 20.14% | 25.13B | Aug 2013 | SCHE vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 77 | 18.33% | 22.23B | Nov 2009 | SCHE vs SCHA |
Often Compared With SCHE
Investors most often compare SCHE with FNDE, SWISX, SFENX. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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