- ISIN
- US8085096738
- CUSIP
- 808509673
- Issuer
- Charles Schwab
- Inception Date
- Jul 1, 2003
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SWSCX Performance Chart
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) is up 23.8% since the beginning of the year. SWSCX is currently trading at $25 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SWSCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,559.
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Returns By Period
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) has returned 23.77% so far this year and 36.39% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SWSCX has returned 11.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™
- 1D
- 1.03%
- 1M
- 6.54%
- YTD
- 23.77%
- 6M
- 21.12%
- 1Y
- 36.39%
- 3Y*
- 17.88%
- 5Y*
- 9.29%
- 10Y*
- 11.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
SWSCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 16, 2003, SWSCX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.98%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +17.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SWSCX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.53% | 1.82% | -4.76% | 12.16% | 3.81% | 4.87% | 23.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.71% | -6.10% | -6.77% | -2.27% | 5.34% | 4.68% | 1.63% | 8.59% | 2.10% | 1.17% | 2.54% | -7.61% | 5.66% |
| 2024 | -2.79% | 5.03% | 2.74% | -6.09% | 6.13% | -0.57% | 8.93% | -0.88% | -0.49% | -2.37% | 9.70% | -8.13% | 9.89% |
| 2023 | 9.12% | -0.60% | -5.16% | -2.55% | -0.24% | 9.30% | 5.34% | -3.99% | -4.31% | -6.48% | 7.95% | 12.27% | 19.90% |
| 2022 | -7.13% | 1.51% | 0.69% | -7.85% | 1.49% | -8.14% | 9.43% | -3.45% | -9.19% | 12.81% | 3.54% | -6.01% | -14.12% |
| 2021 | 4.98% | 7.30% | 3.14% | 3.69% | 1.69% | 1.05% | -1.99% | 3.05% | -1.93% | 3.89% | -2.52% | 4.12% | 29.29% |
Benchmark Metrics
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ has an annualized alpha of 0.73%, beta of 1.13, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 16, 2003.
- This fund captured 118.42% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.90% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.13 and R2 of 0.79, 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
- 0.73%
- Beta
- 1.13
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 118.42%
- Downside Capture
- 112.90%
Expense Ratio
SWSCX has a high expense ratio of 1.08%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SWSCX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund™ (SWSCX) 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.
| SWSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.32 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.00 | 2.46 | +0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.31 | 10.92 | -2.61 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Small-Cap 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 | $2.74 | $0.07 | $1.70 | $2.59 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $3.86 | $3.04 | $0.09 | $2.57 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.10% | 0.36% | 10.14% | 12.07% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 26.16% | 14.46% | 0.41% | 14.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Small-Cap 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 | $2.74 | $2.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.70 | $1.70 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.59 | $2.59 |
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 Small-Cap 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 Small-Cap Equity Fund™ was 63.30%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 955 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.30%Mar 2009 | 1y 8mo | 3y 9mo | 5y 5moJul 2007 - Dec 2012 |
COVID crash2020 | -49.32%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 9mo 10d | 2y 3moSep 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.35%Apr 2025 | 4mo 27d | 5mo 3d | 10moNov 2024 - Sep 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -25.43%Sep 2022 | 10mo 15d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.40%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 4d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SWSCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.30% | -56.78% | -6.52% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.75% | -9.10% | -3.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.35% | -18.90% | -8.45% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.35% | -25.43% | -1.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.32% | -33.92% | -15.40% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.58% | -10.71% | +0.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.59% | 2.04% | +2.55% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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