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Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO)

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Dec 2, 2023

SCHO is a passive ETF by Charles Schwab tracking the investment results of the Bloomberg US Treasury (1-3 Y) (Inception 4/30/1996). SCHO launched on Aug 5, 2010 and has a 0.05% expense ratio.

Summary

ETF Info

ISINUS8085248628
CUSIP808524862
IssuerCharles Schwab
Inception DateAug 5, 2010
RegionNorth America (U.S.)
CategoryGovernment Bonds
Index TrackedBloomberg US Treasury (1-3 Y) (Inception 4/30/1996)
ETF Home Pagewww.schwabassetmanagement.com
Asset ClassBond

Expense Ratio

The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF has an expense ratio of 0.05% which is considered to be low.


0.05%
0.00%2.15%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


-4.00%-2.00%0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
2.02%
7.29%
SCHO (Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

S&P 500

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Return

Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF had a return of 3.41% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.34% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF had an annualized return of 0.88%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.87%, indicating that Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date3.41%19.67%
1 month1.13%8.42%
6 months2.02%7.29%
1 year3.34%12.71%
5 years (annualized)1.22%10.75%
10 years (annualized)0.88%9.87%

Monthly Returns Heatmap


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023-0.36%-0.51%0.33%0.42%-0.10%0.34%1.06%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO) and S&P 500 (^GSPC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.


Sharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioUlcer Index
SCHO
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF
1.33
^GSPC
S&P 500
0.91

Sharpe Ratio

The current Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF Sharpe ratio is 1.33. A Sharpe ratio greater than 1.0 is considered acceptable.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.000.501.00JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
1.33
0.91
SCHO (Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividend History

Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF granted a 3.70% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $1.78 per share.


PeriodTTM20222021202020192018201720162015201420132012
Dividend$1.78$0.64$0.21$0.65$1.14$0.89$0.56$0.41$0.34$0.24$0.15$0.15

Dividend yield

3.70%1.34%0.41%1.27%2.26%1.78%1.12%0.82%0.68%0.47%0.29%0.29%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023$0.00$0.11$0.13$0.16$0.13$0.15$0.16$0.17$0.15$0.16$0.17
2022$0.00$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.05$0.05$0.07$0.08$0.08$0.20
2021$0.00$0.03$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.03
2020$0.00$0.09$0.07$0.07$0.06$0.06$0.05$0.06$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.06
2019$0.00$0.10$0.09$0.10$0.10$0.11$0.09$0.10$0.10$0.09$0.09$0.17
2018$0.00$0.06$0.06$0.07$0.06$0.07$0.08$0.08$0.09$0.07$0.09$0.17
2017$0.00$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.04$0.05$0.05$0.05$0.11
2016$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.04$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.03$0.04$0.03$0.07
2015$0.00$0.03$0.02$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.03$0.06
2014$0.00$0.02$0.01$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.02$0.05
2013$0.00$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02$0.03
2012$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.01$0.02

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.


-14.00%-12.00%-10.00%-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
-1.34%
-4.21%
SCHO (Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury 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 Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF was 5.69%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-5.69%Aug 4, 2021307Oct 20, 2022
-1.07%Sep 8, 2017173May 16, 2018130Nov 19, 2018303
-0.94%Jul 7, 2016114Dec 15, 2016156Aug 1, 2017270
-0.78%Nov 5, 201065Feb 8, 201156Apr 29, 2011121
-0.7%Oct 15, 201552Dec 29, 201523Feb 2, 201675

Volatility Chart

The current Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF volatility is 0.71%, 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.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
0.71%
2.79%
SCHO (Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)