- CUSIP
- 808524656
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Aug 4, 2022
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Blockchain
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Schwab Crypto Thematic Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $243M
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Performance
STCE Performance Chart
Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) is up 10.9% since the beginning of the year. STCE is currently trading at $67 per share.
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Returns By Period
Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) has returned 10.94% so far this year and 23.02% over the past 12 months.
Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF
- 1D
- 1.50%
- 1M
- -15.64%
- 6M
- -9.36%
- YTD
- 10.94%
- 1Y
- 23.02%
- 3Y*
- 36.29%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
STCE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 4, 2022, STCE's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +37.4%, while the worst month was Dec 2025 at -19.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, STCE closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2024 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -13.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.81% | -13.20% | -8.21% | 24.91% | 24.03% | -13.14% | -4.90% | 10.94% | |||||
| 2025 | 7.73% | -17.33% | -17.98% | 10.61% | 14.37% | 21.07% | 9.55% | 8.92% | 31.61% | 17.90% | -18.04% | -19.82% | 36.12% |
| 2024 | -17.05% | 35.81% | 12.15% | -19.23% | 11.74% | 0.46% | 3.74% | -11.85% | 5.59% | 10.88% | 37.37% | -15.87% | 41.76% |
| 2023 | 29.25% | -0.42% | 2.01% | 2.19% | -1.99% | 11.56% | 20.79% | -18.32% | -12.30% | 3.21% | 19.49% | 33.27% | 108.65% |
| 2022 | -14.71% | -10.98% | 6.28% | -15.12% | -13.83% | -40.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.69%, beta of 2.15, and R2 of 0.38 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 04, 2022.
- This ETF captured 358.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 226.94% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.38 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.69%
- Beta
- 2.15
- R²
- 0.38
- Upside Capture
- 358.74%
- Downside Capture
- 226.94%
Expense Ratio
STCE has an expense ratio of 0.30%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
STCE ranks 17 for risk / return — in the bottom 17% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) 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.
| STCE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.31 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.43 | 2.35 | -1.92 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.73 | 10.19 | -9.46 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.13 | $1.18 | $0.29 | $0.10 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 1.70% | 1.96% | 0.64% | 0.31% | 1.46% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF. 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 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.13 | $1.18 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.29 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
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 Crypto Thematic 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 Crypto Thematic ETF was 54.11%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF drawdown is 37.50%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -54.11%Mar 2026 | 5mo 15d | — | 9mo 3dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -49.45%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 3mo 10d | 7mo 10dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -47.19%Dec 2022 | 4mo 14d | 11mo 15d | 1y 3moAug 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2024 bear market2024 | -30.43%Sep 2024 | 1mo 21d | 1mo 22d | 3mo 13dJul 2024 - Oct 2024 |
2024 bear market2024 | -28.30%Jan 2024 | 27d | 1mo 3d | 2moDec 2023 - Feb 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| STCE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.11% | -56.78% | +2.67% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -54.11% | -9.10% | -45.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -54.11% | -18.90% | -35.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -37.50% | -0.49% | -37.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -22.26% | -10.70% | -11.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 31.79% | 2.09% | +29.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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