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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF charges 0.06% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | SCHF vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | SCHF vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | SCHF vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | SCHF vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | SCHF vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 49 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | SCHF vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | SCHF vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | SCHF vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | SCHF vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | SCHF vs IDOG |
Top Performing SCHF Alternatives (YTD)
SCHF is at 15.34% YTD. There are 42 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | SCHF vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | SCHF vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | SCHF vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | SCHF vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | SCHF vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF has 17.38% 1-year volatility. There are 142 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SCHF vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | SCHF vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | SCHF vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | SCHF vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | SCHF vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHF
SCHF has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.48%. There are 91 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | SCHF vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | SCHF vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | SCHF vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | SCHF vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | SCHF vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 7 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 | 24.36% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | SCHF vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 7.11% | 59.97B | Dec 2009 | SCHF vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 11.65% | 71.82B | Nov 2009 | SCHF vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 12.19% | 43.26B | Nov 2009 | SCHF vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 13.84% | 2.52B | Apr 2021 | SCHF vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 16.84% | 15.73B | Dec 2009 | SCHF vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 96 | 18.49% | 26.79B | Aug 2013 | SCHF vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 20.34% | 25.13B | Aug 2013 | SCHF vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 83 | 20.52% | 22.23B | Nov 2009 | SCHF vs SCHA | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 27 | 0.56% | 16.38B | Aug 2010 | SCHF vs SCHP |
Often Compared With SCHF
Investors most often compare SCHF with VXUS, SWISX, SCHE. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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