- ISIN
- US8085092109
- CUSIP
- 808509210
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2008
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
SICNX Performance Chart
Schwab International Core Equity Fund (SICNX) is up 11.8% since the beginning of the year. SICNX is currently trading at $17 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SICNX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,678.
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Returns By Period
Schwab International Core Equity Fund (SICNX) has returned 11.77% so far this year and 25.37% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SICNX has returned 9.16% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Schwab International Core Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.07%
- 1M
- 2.47%
- YTD
- 11.77%
- 6M
- 12.43%
- 1Y
- 25.37%
- 3Y*
- 19.00%
- 5Y*
- 10.91%
- 10Y*
- 9.16%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SICNX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 30, 2008, SICNX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.56%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.3 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SICNX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.52% | 6.11% | -9.28% | 5.18% | 3.26% | 1.31% | 11.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.93% | 2.97% | 1.20% | 3.40% | 4.21% | 3.74% | -1.42% | 4.45% | 3.78% | 0.46% | 2.24% | -1.93% | 31.57% |
| 2024 | 0.37% | 4.40% | 4.13% | -3.12% | 6.35% | -1.64% | 1.66% | 3.76% | -0.63% | -4.13% | 0.83% | -2.69% | 9.04% |
| 2023 | 7.84% | -2.29% | 2.85% | 2.28% | -2.71% | 4.88% | 2.28% | -3.71% | -2.60% | -2.57% | 8.23% | 4.90% | 20.00% |
| 2022 | -4.67% | -4.16% | 0.19% | -5.48% | 1.93% | -9.58% | 4.64% | -5.06% | -8.78% | 6.09% | 12.51% | -1.83% | -15.31% |
| 2021 | -1.71% | 1.93% | 1.90% | 2.98% | 4.16% | -1.13% | 0.70% | 1.57% | -3.86% | 3.03% | -3.55% | 4.93% | 11.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab International Core Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -2.37%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 30, 2008.
- This fund participated in 100.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -2.37% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -2.37%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 81.83%
- Downside Capture
- 100.00%
Expense Ratio
SICNX has an expense ratio of 0.86%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SICNX ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab International Core Equity Fund (SICNX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| SICNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.61 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.83 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.00 | 2.78 | -0.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.96 | 12.44 | -5.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Core Equity Fund provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.11 | $0.36 | $0.25 | $0.29 | $0.23 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.61% | 2.67% | 3.42% | 2.86% | 1.03% | 3.56% | 2.86% | 2.61% | 2.50% | 2.04% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab International Core Equity Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab International Core Equity Fund. 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 International Core Equity Fund was 55.78%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1049 trading sessions.
The current Schwab International Core Equity Fund drawdown is 0.18%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.78%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 4y 2mo | 4y 11moJun 2008 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.62%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 1y 17d | 3y 2moJan 2018 - Apr 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -29.11%Sep 2022 | 1y 20d | 1y 3mo | 2y 3moSep 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -20.89%Feb 2016 | 8mo 29d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moMay 2015 - Mar 2017 |
2015 correction2015 | -14.70%Jan 2015 | 6mo 3d | 4mo 8d | 10mo 11dJul 2014 - May 2015 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SICNX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.78% | -56.78% | +1.00% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.21% | -9.10% | -3.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.53% | -18.90% | +5.37% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.11% | -25.43% | -3.68% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.62% | -33.92% | -6.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.18% | -1.80% | +1.62% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.17% | -10.71% | -1.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.50% | 2.03% | +1.47% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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