Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) Alternatives
Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHF. 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 SCHF
SCHF charges 0.06% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SCHF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | SCHF vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | SCHF vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | SCHF vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | SCHF vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | SCHF vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHF
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large 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 AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | SCHF vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | SCHF vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | SCHF vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | SCHF vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | SCHF vs JIVE |
Top Performing SCHF Alternatives (YTD)
SCHF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | SCHF vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | SCHF vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | SCHF vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | SCHF vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | SCHF vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | SCHF vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | SCHF vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | SCHF vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | SCHF vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | SCHF vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | SCHF vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | SCHF vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | SCHF vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | SCHF vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | SCHF vs DWMF |
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 | SCHF vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHF vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | -4.45% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHF vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHF vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 93 | 6.80% | Apr 29, 2021 | SCHF vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 3.48% | Dec 11, 2009 | SCHF vs SCHV | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 70 | 2.24% | Nov 3, 2009 | SCHF vs SCHA | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 19 | 3.43% | Jan 13, 2011 | SCHF vs SCHH | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 2.76% | Aug 15, 2013 | SCHF vs FNDX | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 42 | 0.45% | Aug 5, 2010 | SCHF vs SCHP |
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