Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF

FNDF

Market cap $18.2B

Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF offers diversified, large-cap exposure to developed markets ex-US, using the RAFI fundamental weighting methodology. FNDF has low valuation ratios, strong dividend growth, and broad diversification, focusing on Japan and Europe. FNDF has outperformed the EFA benchmark since inception, though recent returns lag top peers like DFIV and EFV in the foreign large value ETF category.

Global equity funds saw $10.65B inflows as Fed rate cut bets, a weak dollar and diversification needs drive investors abroad.

A smart beta exchange traded fund, the Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) debuted on 08/13/2013, and offers broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

International equities are outperforming the S&P 500 this year, but long-term underperformance remains a concern for global ETFs. Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) stands out for growth and income, but recent index changes limit reliable long-term analysis. The new RAFI index methodology focuses on fundamentals, yet historical data shows it lags the S&P 500 on risk-adjusted returns and inflation protection.

The Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) was launched on 08/13/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

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Designed to provide broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market, the Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.

Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF employs a smart-beta strategy, emphasizing sales, cash flow, dividends, and buybacks, resulting in outperformance over other developed market funds. FNDF has a strong value tilt, with 55% of its portfolio in value stocks, compared to 32% and 31% in VEA and IDEV. FNDF's focus on fundamentals like cash flow and dividends has led to a 96.1% total return over 5 years, outperforming VEA and IDEV.

Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF has a large portfolio focused on sales, cash flow, dividends and buybacks. The FNDF ETF has solid value characteristics and is well-diversified across sectors and holdings, but quite concentrated in Japanese companies. FNDF has outperformed an ex-US developed markets benchmark since its inception, but it has lagged other Foreign Value ETFs since 2021.

The Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF (FNDF) made its debut on 08/13/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Broad Developed World ETFs category of the market.