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Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund (SWYJX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US80850L7670
Inception Date
Aug 24, 2016
Min. Investment
$0
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund (SWYJX) has returned -3.87% so far this year and 16.12% over the past 12 months.


Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund

1D
-0.23%
1M
-8.25%
YTD
-3.87%
6M
-1.08%
1Y
16.12%
3Y*
14.48%
5Y*
8.15%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 30, 2016, SWYJX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.90%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +11.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -13.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, SWYJX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20262.79%1.93%-8.25%-3.87%
20252.91%-0.10%-3.45%0.32%5.00%4.15%1.02%2.94%2.90%1.77%0.54%0.57%19.90%
2024-0.65%4.01%2.99%-3.91%4.36%1.62%2.63%2.35%2.14%-2.25%4.18%-3.35%14.52%
20237.56%-3.09%2.31%1.13%-1.11%5.63%3.32%-2.73%-4.37%-2.94%8.88%5.96%21.23%
2022-4.67%-2.63%2.03%-7.52%0.13%-7.73%7.04%-4.08%-9.33%5.90%7.71%-4.34%-17.80%
2021-0.13%2.52%2.78%4.03%1.39%1.31%0.88%2.10%-3.89%4.88%-2.27%3.72%18.36%

Benchmark Metrics

Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.24%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.92 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 31, 2016.

  • This fund participated in 90.97% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.15% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
0.24%
Beta
0.85
0.92
Upside Capture
86.15%
Downside Capture
90.97%

Expense Ratio

SWYJX has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

SWYJX ranks 57 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.


SWYJX Risk / Return Rank: 5757
Overall Rank
SWYJX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
SWYJX Sortino Ratio Rank: 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
SWYJX Omega Ratio Rank: 5656
Omega Ratio Rank
SWYJX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
SWYJX Martin Ratio Rank: 6565
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund (SWYJX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


SWYJXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.04

0.90

+0.14

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.54

1.39

+0.15

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.23

1.21

+0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.30

1.40

-0.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

6.22

6.61

-0.39

Explore SWYJX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.402016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022202120202019201820172016
Dividend$0.43$0.43$0.38$0.33$0.27$0.31$0.25$0.26$0.24$0.18$0.13

Dividend yield

2.02%1.95%1.99%1.99%1.93%1.77%1.62%1.96%2.17%1.47%1.25%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$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$0.43$0.43
2024$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
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.33
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.27
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Schwab Target 2055 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 Target 2055 Index Fund was 31.18%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 110 trading sessions.

The current Schwab Target 2055 Index Fund drawdown is 8.83%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-31.18%Feb 13, 202026Mar 20, 2020110Aug 26, 2020136
-25.69%Nov 9, 2021235Oct 14, 2022302Dec 28, 2023537
-17.32%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201881Apr 23, 2019310
-15.46%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202528May 19, 202563
-8.83%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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