Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with SCHY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SCHY
SCHY charges 0.08% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 127.80B | Apr 2006 | SCHY vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.10B | Nov 2006 | SCHY vs VYM | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.89B | Nov 2017 | SCHY vs DIVB | |
| Franklin U.S. Core Dividend Tilt Index ETF | 0.06% | 136.08M | Jun 2016 | SCHY vs UDIV | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | SCHY vs SCHD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SCHY
SCHY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There are 65 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 93 | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | SCHY vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 89 | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | SCHY vs INCE | |
| Franklin U.S. Dividend Booster Index ETF | 84 | 83.98M | Jan 2025 | SCHY vs XUDV | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 84 | 140.68M | Jun 2006 | SCHY vs DEW | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 82 | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | SCHY vs ALTY |
Top Performing SCHY Alternatives (YTD)
SCHY is at 7.30% YTD. There are 95 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 75.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 75.79% | 121.45M | Oct 2023 | SCHY vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 33.87% | 7.89M | Feb 2021 | SCHY vs SCDL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 27.61% | 154.36M | Aug 2013 | SCHY vs DGRE | |
| Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF | 27.13% | 26.84M | Aug 2022 | SCHY vs NDIV | |
| Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF | 22.56% | 300.62M | Dec 2010 | SCHY vs KBWY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SCHY
SCHY has 12.08% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.90% | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | SCHY vs ALTY | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.03% | 44.26B | May 2020 | SCHY vs JEPI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.46% | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | SCHY vs INCE | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 8.79% | 72.39M | Oct 2022 | SCHY vs HIGH | |
| WisdomTree U.S. LargeCap Dividend Fund | 9.03% | 6.12B | Jun 2006 | SCHY vs DLN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SCHY
SCHY has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.11%. There are 68 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 9.22B | Mar 2006 | SCHY vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 44.46M | Jul 2015 | SCHY vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 99.95B | Oct 2011 | SCHY vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.19B | Oct 2013 | SCHY vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 140.41M | Sep 2016 | SCHY vs INCE |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHG, SCHX, SCHB and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $72B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 1.35% | 59.17B | Dec 2009 | SCHY vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 8.04% | 72.05B | Nov 2009 | SCHY vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | 8.88% | 43.10B | Nov 2009 | SCHY vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 13.98% | 67.19B | Nov 2009 | SCHY vs SCHF | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 83 | 16.92% | 15.79B | Dec 2009 | SCHY vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 89 | 14.31% | 26.73B | Aug 2013 | SCHY vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 76 | 16.43% | 24.80B | Aug 2013 | SCHY vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 22.53% | 23.58B | Nov 2009 | SCHY vs SCHA | |
| Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 32 | 0.81% | 16.06B | Aug 2010 | SCHY vs SCHP | |
| Schwab US REIT ETF | REIT | 32 | 15.41% | 10.00B | Jan 2011 | SCHY vs SCHH |
Often Compared With SCHY
Investors most often compare SCHY with VYMI, VXUS, VIGI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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