Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ (SWASX)
The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of real estate companies and companies related to the real estate industry. It invests in equity securities, primarily common stocks. The fund may invest a significant portion of its total assets in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other similar REIT-like structures. It may invest in derivative securities, such as swaps, options, futures and options on futures, which are principally tied to the real estate industry, for hedging purposes and to seek returns on the fund's otherwise uninvested cash.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US8085177595 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 808517759 |
| Issuer | Charles Schwab |
| Inception Date | May 30, 2007 |
| Category | REIT |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Real Estate |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
SWASX has a high expense ratio of 1.05%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ had a return of 6.70% year-to-date (YTD) and 21.95% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ had an annualized return of 3.21%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 6.70% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | -1.48% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 10.72% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 21.95% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -0.52% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.21% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SWASX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -4.22% | 0.00% | 3.10% | -5.92% | 3.74% | 0.29% | 6.12% | 4.98% | 3.58% | -5.19% | 6.70% | ||
| 2023 | 8.53% | -3.93% | -2.19% | 0.97% | -4.66% | 3.97% | 3.28% | -3.17% | -5.82% | -4.39% | 9.18% | 8.14% | 8.52% |
| 2022 | -5.38% | -3.41% | 3.81% | -5.20% | -4.14% | -7.77% | 7.32% | -6.39% | -12.06% | 2.43% | 7.46% | -3.13% | -25.10% |
| 2021 | -1.29% | 3.94% | 3.03% | 6.05% | 2.07% | 0.83% | 2.29% | 1.62% | -6.00% | 6.31% | -1.98% | 6.67% | 25.32% |
| 2020 | -0.86% | -6.81% | -24.57% | 7.39% | 0.98% | 2.60% | 2.70% | 1.85% | -2.77% | -3.15% | 12.19% | 0.73% | -13.68% |
| 2019 | 11.79% | 0.26% | 4.60% | -1.38% | -0.76% | 2.27% | 0.38% | 0.50% | 2.46% | 3.21% | 0.12% | 1.36% | 27.04% |
| 2018 | 1.81% | -7.61% | 2.84% | 1.21% | 1.33% | 0.34% | 1.46% | 0.00% | -2.29% | -4.72% | 2.83% | -4.50% | -7.67% |
| 2017 | 1.86% | 3.37% | -0.35% | 1.78% | 0.54% | 1.81% | 2.92% | 0.65% | -0.12% | -0.77% | 1.56% | 1.23% | 15.36% |
| 2016 | -4.53% | -0.15% | 9.14% | -0.27% | 0.41% | 3.42% | 4.28% | -1.28% | -0.90% | -5.79% | -2.79% | 2.96% | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 4.53% | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.28% | -1.51% | -3.11% | 2.31% | -6.48% | 1.16% | 5.81% | -0.70% | 1.28% | 3.03% |
| 2014 | -0.77% | 4.47% | 0.42% | 2.82% | 2.60% | 0.75% | 0.71% | 1.69% | -5.59% | 6.21% | 0.70% | -0.75% | 13.57% |
| 2013 | 2.52% | 0.14% | 1.44% | 6.45% | -7.54% | -3.58% | 1.23% | -5.14% | 6.03% | 3.17% | -3.07% | 0.16% | 0.79% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SWASX is 22, indicating that it is in the bottom 22% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ (SWASX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ provided a 3.15% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.21 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.18 | $0.31 | $0.08 | $0.55 | $0.29 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.21 | $0.34 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 3.15% | 3.32% | 3.00% | 3.70% | 1.11% | 6.80% | 4.22% | 4.16% | 4.69% | 3.01% | 4.81% | 4.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Global Real Estate 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.31 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.55 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.29 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.32 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.33 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.21 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.34 |
| 2013 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.26 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab Global Real Estate 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 Global Real Estate Fund™ was 69.48%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1351 trading sessions.
The current Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ drawdown is 13.27%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -69.48% | Jun 5, 2007 | 442 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1351 | Jul 22, 2014 | 1793 |
| -44.19% | Feb 18, 2020 | 25 | Mar 23, 2020 | 307 | Jun 10, 2021 | 332 |
| -32.31% | Jan 3, 2022 | 198 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -13.05% | Feb 6, 2015 | 147 | Sep 4, 2015 | 142 | Mar 31, 2016 | 289 |
| -12.95% | Jan 29, 2018 | 229 | Dec 24, 2018 | 25 | Jan 31, 2019 | 254 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Schwab Global Real Estate Fund™ volatility is 3.91%, 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.