Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF

SCHI

Börsenwert 10,9 Mrd. $

When it comes to surging bond yields, Treasuries aren't the only game in town. That ominous scenario, which means bond prices are declining, is permeating the fixed income space, including corporate debt and the related ETFs.

Markets have dealt with serious whiplash from the Federal Reserve's dramatic policy pivot this year. In just six months, the Fed funds futures market went from pricing in two rate cuts totaling 50 basis points to now pricing in two rate hikes in 2026.

Bond ETFs can be a safer alternative to stocks during market volatility. Another appeal is their potential to protect against inflation.

Whether fixed income investors are focused on locking in yield, managing duration risk, or building resilient core portfolios, bond ETFs have been seeing elevated demand this year.

Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF is rated Hold due to insufficient margin of safety for new investors in 2026. SCHI offers a 5%-plus yield and a low 0.03% expense ratio, but its 6-year duration exposes investors to significant rate and credit risk. Stable rates allow the fund's income to deliver, but rising yields or widening BBB spreads could erode returns and NAV.

The Federal Reserve's policy outlook just underwent one of its most dramatic reversals in recent years. Bond yields are rising at an alarming rate in response, and the sudden acceleration has sent shockwaves throughout global markets.

Another blockbuster year for bond ETFs is in the books. After two straight years of record net inflows, taxable fixed income ETF assets have nearly doubled since 2020 – crossing the $2 trillion mark.

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Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI) offers low-cost exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds with intermediate maturities and controlled risk. SCHI benefits from stable financial conditions and compressed credit spreads, making carry the primary source of return in the current environment. With an average duration of 6 years, SCHI is sensitive to rising rates, but the current declining rate environment limits this risk.

SCHI offers diversified exposure to US investment-grade corporate bonds with 5-10 year maturities, low expenses, and moderate interest rate sensitivity. The ETF uses a resampling strategy to minimize tracking error and transaction costs, maintaining a portfolio of over 2,200 bonds and a 21% turnover rate. Macro indicators like the butterfly heatmap and z-score suggest the current opportunity for tactical gains from curve or spread movements is limited.