- ISIN
- US8085096407
- CUSIP
- 808509640
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Apr 1, 2004
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SWMIX Performance Chart
Schwab International Opportunities Fund (SWMIX) is up 13.8% since the beginning of the year. SWMIX is currently trading at $27 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SWMIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,168.
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Returns By Period
Schwab International Opportunities Fund (SWMIX) has returned 13.80% so far this year and 20.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SWMIX has returned 7.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Schwab International Opportunities Fund
- 1D
- 1.60%
- 1M
- 2.93%
- YTD
- 13.80%
- 6M
- 14.23%
- 1Y
- 20.20%
- 3Y*
- 11.61%
- 5Y*
- 3.16%
- 10Y*
- 7.82%
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%
SWMIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 2, 2004, SWMIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SWMIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.11% | 5.02% | -9.81% | 7.65% | 4.27% | 0.88% | 13.80% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.51% | 1.84% | -1.29% | 3.95% | 5.43% | 4.31% | -2.02% | 3.96% | 2.77% | 1.49% | -0.64% | -3.92% | 21.83% |
| 2024 | -2.06% | 3.07% | 2.98% | -3.57% | 4.50% | -2.06% | 2.30% | 2.77% | 1.49% | -4.99% | 0.24% | -3.21% | 0.91% |
| 2023 | 9.86% | -3.63% | 3.04% | 0.91% | -3.42% | 4.27% | 3.25% | -4.70% | -6.15% | -5.36% | 9.83% | 5.72% | 12.52% |
| 2022 | -8.43% | -5.28% | -1.15% | -7.51% | 0.86% | -9.65% | 6.14% | -6.10% | -10.82% | 5.10% | 13.44% | -2.52% | -25.35% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 2.42% | -0.07% | 4.27% | 1.83% | 0.20% | 0.86% | 2.27% | -4.37% | 2.89% | -5.98% | 2.62% | 5.78% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab International Opportunities Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.22%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.75 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 02, 2004.
- This fund participated in 105.72% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.55% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.75, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.22%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.75
- Upside Capture
- 98.55%
- Downside Capture
- 105.72%
Expense Ratio
SWMIX has a high expense ratio of 0.99%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SWMIX ranks 18 for risk / return — in the bottom 18% of mutual funds 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 International Opportunities Fund (SWMIX) 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.
| SWMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.00 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.21 | 1.37 | -0.16 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.51 | 2.78 | -1.27 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.41 | 12.44 | -7.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab International Opportunities 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 | $0.40 | $0.34 | $0.65 | $4.38 | $1.72 | $0.47 | $2.05 | $1.22 | $0.18 | $1.51 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.04% | 1.73% | 3.59% | 17.50% | 6.16% | 1.94% | 10.57% | 4.60% | 0.87% | 7.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab International Opportunities 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 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.65 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.38 | $4.38 |
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 Opportunities 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 Opportunities Fund was 61.81%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1030 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.81%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -40.51%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 24dSep 2021 - Oct 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -39.20%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 5mo 12d | 2y 7moJan 2018 - Sep 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -21.53%Feb 2016 | 8mo 29d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moMay 2015 - Apr 2017 |
2006 correction2006 | -16.20%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 19d | 6mo 23dMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SWMIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.81% | -56.78% | -5.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.90% | -9.10% | -3.80% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.56% | -18.90% | +2.34% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.51% | -25.43% | -15.08% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.51% | -33.92% | -6.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.63% | -10.71% | -1.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.59% | 2.03% | +1.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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