Schwab 1000 Index ETF (SCHK) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHK
SCHK charges 0.03% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | 8.54B | Mar 2019 | SCHK vs BBUS | |
| Global X U.S. 500 ETF | 0.02% | 4.51M | Sep 2025 | SCHK vs GXLC | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | 13.55B | Oct 2000 | SCHK vs SPTM | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | SCHK vs SCHB | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | 0.03% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | SCHK vs SCHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHK
SCHK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 94 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco RAFI Strategic US ETF | 90 | 1.04B | Sep 2018 | SCHK vs IUS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 90 | — | May 2024 | SCHK vs RSSY | |
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 84 | — | Sep 2024 | SCHK vs CNAV | |
| Longview Advantage ETF | 84 | 562.31M | Feb 2025 | SCHK vs EBI | |
| Pacer Swan SOS Conservative (December) ETF | 84 | 46.99M | Dec 2020 | SCHK vs PSCX |
Top Performing SCHK Alternatives (YTD)
SCHK is at 8.54% YTD. There are 107 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 46.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohr Company Nav ETF | 46.16% | — | Sep 2024 | SCHK vs CNAV | |
| Aztlan North America Nearshoring Stock Selection E... | 43.75% | 33.11M | Nov 2023 | SCHK vs NRSH | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | 32.00% | 28.16B | Apr 2013 | SCHK vs MTUM | |
| ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF | 31.60% | 293.98M | Jun 2025 | SCHK vs AFOS | |
| Return Stacked US Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | 29.90% | — | May 2024 | SCHK vs RSSY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHK
SCHK has 12.84% 1-year volatility. There are 128 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.38%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Laddered Max Buffer ETF | 2.38% | — | Jun 2025 | SCHK vs BUFH | |
| FT Vest Laddered Enhance & Moderate Buffer ETF | 4.05% | — | Jun 2025 | SCHK vs BUFX | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | 4.51% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | SCHK vs DJUN | |
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | 4.60% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | SCHK vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | 5.09% | 369.81M | May 2020 | SCHK vs DMAY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHK
SCHK has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.97%. There are 100 ETFs in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator U.S. Equity Ultra Buffer ETF - June | -2.84% | 171.95M | Jun 2019 | SCHK vs UJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - June | -3.15% | 457.76M | Jun 2020 | SCHK vs DJUN | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - May | -3.36% | 369.81M | May 2020 | SCHK vs DMAY | |
| Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -4.03% | 42.09M | May 2023 | SCHK vs BDGS | |
| FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - June | -4.13% | 1.89B | Jun 2020 | SCHK vs FJUN |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHF and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $100B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 77 | 17.72% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | SCHK vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 1.35% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | SCHK vs SCHG | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 13.98% | 67.19B | Nov 2009 | SCHK vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50 | 7.30% | 2.29B | Apr 2021 | SCHK vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 16.92% | 15.79B | Dec 2009 | SCHK vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 14.31% | 26.73B | Aug 2013 | SCHK vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 76 | 16.43% | 24.80B | Aug 2013 | SCHK vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 22.53% | 23.58B | Nov 2009 | SCHK vs SCHA | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 32 | 0.81% | 16.06B | Aug 2010 | SCHK vs SCHP | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 32 | 15.41% | 10.00B | Jan 2011 | SCHK vs SCHH |
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Investors most often compare SCHK with VOO, VTI, VONG. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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