- ISIN
- US8085098304
- CUSIP
- 808509830
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- May 19, 1997
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Index Tracked
- MSCI EAFE Index (Net)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $15B
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Performance
SWISX Performance Chart
Schwab International Index Fund (SWISX) is up 10.6% since the beginning of the year. SWISX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SWISX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,562.
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Returns By Period
Schwab International Index Fund (SWISX) has returned 10.58% so far this year and 25.29% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SWISX has returned 9.58% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Schwab International Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.83%
- 1M
- 1.99%
- YTD
- 10.58%
- 6M
- 10.97%
- 1Y
- 25.29%
- 3Y*
- 16.19%
- 5Y*
- 9.33%
- 10Y*
- 9.58%
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%
SWISX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1998, SWISX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SWISX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.08% | 4.74% | -8.19% | 5.82% | 2.38% | 1.02% | 10.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.95% | 3.03% | -0.16% | 4.10% | 4.57% | 2.56% | -2.53% | 4.78% | 2.44% | 0.91% | 0.70% | 2.70% | 31.59% |
| 2024 | -0.44% | 2.89% | 3.29% | -3.23% | 5.19% | -2.14% | 2.94% | 3.47% | 0.71% | -5.53% | -0.21% | -2.88% | 3.54% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -3.03% | 3.13% | 2.80% | -3.95% | 4.49% | 2.71% | -3.92% | -3.62% | -3.09% | 8.58% | 5.33% | 18.13% |
| 2022 | -3.80% | -3.03% | -0.09% | -6.49% | 1.94% | -8.99% | 5.18% | -5.91% | -9.35% | 5.89% | 13.70% | -1.85% | -14.30% |
| 2021 | -1.36% | 2.40% | 2.39% | 2.95% | 3.76% | -1.36% | 0.83% | 1.53% | -3.30% | 3.08% | -4.54% | 4.82% | 11.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab International Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.56%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1998.
- This fund participated in 95.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 88.50% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.56%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 88.50%
- Downside Capture
- 95.96%
Expense Ratio
SWISX has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SWISX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% 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 Index Fund (SWISX) 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.
| SWISX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.47 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.53 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.14 | 2.78 | -0.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.03 | 12.44 | -4.41 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Index Fund provided a 3.21% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $1.02 | $0.74 | $0.75 | $0.54 | $0.79 | $0.41 | $0.64 | $0.55 | $0.57 | $0.55 | $0.47 |
Dividend yield | 3.21% | 3.55% | 3.29% | 3.31% | 2.73% | 3.34% | 1.88% | 3.09% | 3.15% | 2.71% | 3.19% | 2.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab International Index 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 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.54 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
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 Index 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 Index Fund was 60.65%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1317 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.65%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 5y 2mo | 6y 7moNov 2007 - Jun 2014 |
2003 bear market2003 | -53.56%Mar 2003 | 3y 2mo | 2y 9mo | 6y 1dJan 2000 - Jan 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.83%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.42%Sep 2022 | 1y 19d | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Feb 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -24.83%Oct 1998 | 2mo 16d | 3mo 3d | 5mo 19dJul 1998 - Jan 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SWISX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.65% | -56.78% | -3.87% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.39% | -9.10% | -2.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.68% | -18.90% | +5.22% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.42% | -25.43% | -3.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.83% | -33.92% | +0.09% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.79% | -10.71% | -4.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.04% | 2.03% | +1.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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