Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares (SWSSX)
The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets (including, for this purpose, any borrowings for investment purposes) in these stocks; typically, the actual percentage is considerably higher. It will generally seek to replicate the Russell 2000 Index performance by giving the same weight to a given stock as the index does. In addition, the fund may invest in derivatives, principally futures contracts, and lend its securities to minimize the performance gap between any index fund and its corresponding index.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US8085098486 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 808509848 |
| Issuer | Charles Schwab |
| Inception Date | May 19, 1997 |
| Region | North America (U.S.) |
| Category | Small Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Index Tracked | Russell 2000 Index |
| Home Page | www.schwabassetmanagement.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
SWSSX has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares, 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 Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares had a return of 21.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 44.95% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares had an annualized return of 9.11%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 21.53% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 9.02% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 18.90% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 44.95% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.48% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.11% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SWSSX, 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 | -3.88% | 5.66% | 3.57% | -7.05% | 4.34% | -0.27% | 10.19% | -1.51% | 0.72% | -1.47% | 21.53% | ||
| 2023 | 9.78% | -1.68% | -4.76% | -1.79% | -0.91% | 8.11% | 6.13% | -5.00% | -5.88% | -6.80% | 9.04% | 12.26% | 17.07% |
| 2022 | -9.63% | 1.08% | 1.25% | -9.90% | 0.13% | -8.24% | 10.47% | -2.04% | -9.58% | 11.00% | 2.34% | -6.51% | -20.43% |
| 2021 | 5.04% | 6.22% | 1.00% | 2.08% | 0.20% | 1.93% | -3.59% | 2.23% | -2.94% | 4.25% | -4.18% | 2.21% | 14.77% |
| 2020 | -3.19% | -8.41% | -21.69% | 13.75% | 6.52% | 3.51% | 2.80% | 5.64% | -3.34% | 2.10% | 18.43% | 8.66% | 20.12% |
| 2019 | 11.26% | 5.22% | -2.12% | 3.41% | -7.75% | 7.07% | 0.56% | -4.90% | 2.07% | 2.63% | 4.13% | 2.91% | 25.63% |
| 2018 | 2.61% | -3.85% | 1.32% | 0.88% | 6.05% | 0.70% | 1.76% | 4.35% | -2.43% | -10.85% | 1.61% | -12.14% | -11.19% |
| 2017 | 0.39% | 1.91% | 0.17% | 1.11% | -2.03% | 3.43% | 0.75% | -1.28% | 6.24% | 0.87% | 2.86% | -0.32% | 14.75% |
| 2016 | -8.76% | -0.00% | 8.00% | 1.56% | 2.24% | -0.08% | 6.01% | 1.76% | 1.09% | -4.73% | 11.13% | 2.80% | 21.36% |
| 2015 | -3.23% | 5.94% | 1.74% | -2.56% | 2.30% | 0.78% | -1.17% | -6.27% | -4.93% | 5.62% | 3.23% | -4.97% | -4.37% |
| 2014 | -2.79% | 4.70% | -0.68% | -3.84% | 0.82% | 5.29% | -6.01% | 4.97% | -6.05% | 6.59% | 0.11% | 2.84% | 4.96% |
| 2013 | 6.21% | 1.12% | 4.63% | -0.38% | 3.98% | -0.53% | 7.00% | -3.14% | 6.36% | 2.52% | 3.98% | 1.95% | 38.70% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SWSSX is 47, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares (SWSSX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares provided a 1.23% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.37 | $0.42 | $0.38 | $0.42 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.34 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.23% | 1.49% | 1.32% | 1.17% | 1.12% | 1.43% | 1.61% | 1.26% | 1.39% | 1.50% | 1.28% | 1.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2014 | $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 |
| 2013 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
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 Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares. 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 Index Fund-Select Shares was 61.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 469 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -61.52% | Dec 18, 2006 | 556 | Mar 9, 2009 | 469 | Jan 14, 2011 | 1025 |
| -46.79% | Mar 10, 2000 | 645 | Oct 9, 2002 | 536 | Nov 26, 2004 | 1181 |
| -41.81% | Sep 4, 2018 | 387 | Mar 18, 2020 | 164 | Nov 9, 2020 | 551 |
| -37.78% | Apr 22, 1998 | 122 | Oct 8, 1998 | 321 | Dec 31, 1999 | 443 |
| -31.93% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | 601 | Nov 6, 2024 | 753 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund-Select Shares volatility is 7.11%, 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.