Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF

SCHC

Valor de mercado US$ 5,49 bi

David Botset, head of equity product and strategy at Schwab Asset Management, discusses the interest in markets outside the U.S.

Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC) offers broad ex-US small-cap exposure, low 0.06% fees, and strong diversification across 2,182 holdings. SCHC has outperformed large/mid-cap international benchmarks since inception but lags factor-driven peers like AVDV and ISCF in recent and risk-adjusted returns. The fund provides a 3.28% yield and 149% dividend growth since 2015, appealing to income-seeking investors despite an irregular distribution history.

On Thursday, June 11, Schwab Asset Management announced that it cut down the expense ratios on four of its existing indexed ETFs. Each of these funds is a longstanding strategy in Schwab's collection, with a significant asset base and compelling track record.

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Asset Management®, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation and the fifth-largest provider1 of ETFs, today announced the reduction of operating expense ratios for four equity index ETFs: the Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF (SCHM), Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA), Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC), and Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE). The fee reductions are effective June 11, 2026. Out of Schwab Asset Management's 24 market-cap weighted, index equity and fixed income ETFs, 16 are now offered at only 3 basis points (bps).

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SCHC offers broad, low-cost exposure to international small-caps, an area currently trading at attractive valuations that could benefit from global supply chain diversification and a weaker U.S. dollar. However, the fund's passive, index-hugging approach has drawbacks, including the risk of holding unprofitable companies and over-diversification that may impair returns. Despite lackluster returns, we maintain a Hold rating on SCHC, recognizing the attractive valuations and potential long-term tailwinds for international small-caps.

While some general truth exists in the assertion that American investors should stick with U.S.-based investments for familiarity and performance reasons, the best international ETFs may provide a layer of intrigue for the adventurous. First and foremost, diversification may be a value attribute heading into broader market uncertainty.