Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF)
SCHF is a passive ETF by Charles Schwab tracking the investment results of the FTSE Developed ex U.S. Index. SCHF launched on Nov 3, 2009 and has a 0.06% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US8085248057
808524805
Nov 3, 2009
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
FTSE Developed ex U.S. Index
Large-Cap
Blend
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab International Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Schwab International Equity ETF had a return of 4.54% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.32% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Schwab International Equity ETF had an annualized return of 6.08%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.13%, indicating that Schwab International Equity ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
SCHF
4.54%
-4.16%
-1.68%
11.32%
6.63%
6.08%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SCHF, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.95% | 3.00% | 3.47% | -3.46% | 4.62% | -1.60% | 2.86% | 3.16% | 0.86% | -5.01% | 4.54% | ||
| 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% | 0.01% | 0.33% | 1.19% | -3.37% | 3.26% | -4.45% | 4.30% | 12.50% |
| 2020 | -2.85% | -7.38% | -14.61% | 6.23% | 5.35% | 3.68% | 2.42% | 4.92% | -1.78% | -3.44% | 14.18% | 5.52% | 9.48% |
| 2019 | 7.20% | 2.40% | 0.61% | 2.87% | -5.22% | 5.96% | -1.96% | -1.88% | 3.21% | 3.14% | 1.25% | 5.70% | 25.05% |
| 2018 | 4.84% | -5.32% | -0.33% | 1.42% | -1.70% | -1.67% | 2.51% | -1.89% | 0.87% | -8.41% | 0.52% | -2.47% | -11.63% |
| 2017 | 3.65% | 0.98% | 3.11% | 2.14% | 3.47% | 0.67% | 2.86% | -0.12% | 2.51% | 1.82% | 0.76% | 1.59% | 26.03% |
| 2016 | -5.41% | -2.95% | 7.15% | 2.36% | -0.36% | -1.95% | 4.06% | 0.60% | 1.45% | -2.22% | -1.53% | 2.43% | 3.03% |
| 2015 | 0.07% | 5.88% | -1.31% | 4.04% | -0.32% | -2.81% | 0.85% | -6.90% | -4.33% | 6.58% | -0.96% | -2.42% | -2.49% |
| 2014 | -4.73% | 4.96% | -0.10% | 1.52% | 1.66% | 1.45% | -2.09% | 0.37% | -4.29% | -0.42% | -0.03% | -0.85% | -2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.62% | -1.01% | 1.09% | 4.28% | -2.96% | -3.30% | 5.84% | -1.80% | 7.35% | 3.16% | 0.73% | 4.50% | 21.73% |
Expense Ratio
SCHF has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SCHF is 32, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Equity ETF provided a 4.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.89 | $0.90 | $0.90 | $1.22 | $0.49 | $0.86 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.71 | $0.62 | $0.42 | $0.70 |
Dividend yield | 4.63% | 4.87% | 5.61% | 6.26% | 2.74% | 5.13% | 3.06% | 2.35% | 5.15% | 4.51% | 2.90% | 4.42% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.90 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.90 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.88 | $1.22 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.49 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.86 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2013 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
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.
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 34.64%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 163 trading sessions.
The current Schwab International Equity ETF drawdown is 7.87%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.64% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 163 | Nov 11, 2020 | 207 |
| -29.06% | Sep 7, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | 341 | Feb 22, 2024 | 619 |
| -26.37% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 329 | Jan 25, 2013 | 437 |
| -23.12% | May 18, 2015 | 187 | Feb 11, 2016 | 307 | May 2, 2017 | 494 |
| -19.83% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 244 | Dec 12, 2019 | 473 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Schwab International Equity ETF volatility is 3.67%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.