- ISIN
- US8085248057
- CUSIP
- 808524805
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Nov 3, 2009
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- FTSE Developed ex U.S. Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $67B
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Performance
SCHF Performance Chart
Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) is up 13.4% since the beginning of the year. SCHF is currently trading at $27 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCHF shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,581.
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Returns By Period
Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) has returned 13.39% so far this year and 28.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCHF has returned 10.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.70% annually.
Schwab International Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.51%
- 1M
- 0.04%
- YTD
- 13.39%
- 6M
- 12.92%
- 1Y
- 28.76%
- 3Y*
- 19.40%
- 5Y*
- 9.59%
- 10Y*
- 10.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.10%
- 1M
- -1.54%
- YTD
- 7.49%
- 6M
- 6.15%
- 1Y
- 20.78%
- 3Y*
- 19.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.44%
- 10Y*
- 13.70%
SCHF Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2009, SCHF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SCHF closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.82% | 6.25% | -8.44% | 7.31% | 4.56% | -1.84% | 13.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.43% | 2.43% | -0.05% | 3.89% | 4.96% | 3.13% | -1.40% | 4.22% | 2.51% | 2.06% | 1.01% | 3.03% | 34.55% |
| 2024 | -0.95% | 3.00% | 3.47% | -3.46% | 4.62% | -1.60% | 2.86% | 3.16% | 0.86% | -5.01% | 0.41% | -3.58% | 3.28% |
| 2023 | 9.03% | -3.42% | 2.59% | 2.76% | -3.58% | 4.53% | 2.97% | -3.92% | -3.71% | -3.18% | 8.61% | 5.58% | 18.35% |
| 2022 | -3.42% | -2.80% | 0.63% | -6.84% | 1.93% | -9.02% | 5.12% | -5.84% | -9.64% | 5.90% | 12.72% | -2.23% | -14.80% |
| 2021 | -0.75% | 2.46% | 2.73% | 2.98% | 3.59% | -0.85% | 0.33% | 1.19% | -3.37% | 3.26% | -4.45% | 4.18% | 11.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab International Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.85%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2009.
- This ETF participated in 102.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 82.79% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.85% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.75, 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
- -2.85%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 82.79%
- Downside Capture
- 102.17%
Expense Ratio
SCHF has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCHF ranks 56 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 Equity ETF (SCHF) 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.
| SCHF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.30 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.52 | 2.29 | +0.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.63 | 10.15 | -0.52 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Equity ETF provided a 3.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.82 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 | $0.82 | $0.82 | $0.60 | $0.55 | $0.45 | $0.62 | $0.37 | $0.50 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 3.01% | 3.42% | 3.26% | 2.97% | 2.80% | 3.19% | 2.08% | 2.95% | 3.06% | 2.35% | 2.58% | 2.26% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab International 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 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.82 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.55 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.62 |
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 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 Equity ETF was 34.87%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current Schwab International Equity ETF drawdown is 3.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -34.87%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 23d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.14%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.37%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 1y 6mo | 1y 12moMay 2011 - Apr 2013 |
2016 bear market2016 | -23.69%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
2010 correction2010 | -19.22%Jun 2010 | 1mo 23d | 4mo 3d | 5mo 26dApr 2010 - Oct 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCHF | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.87% | -56.78% | +21.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.48% | -9.10% | -2.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.41% | -18.90% | +5.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.14% | -25.43% | -3.71% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.87% | -33.92% | -0.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.64% | -3.31% | -0.33% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.36% | -10.71% | +3.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.00% | 2.05% | +0.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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