Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF (SAEF)
| Assets | $18.58M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 20.48 |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 765,000 |
| Dividend | $0.11 (0.44%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 9.01% |
| Volume | 7,600 |
| Open | 24.20 |
| Previous Close | 31.21 |
| Day's Range | 24.20 - 24.30 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.20 |
| 52-Week High | 32.37 |
| Beta | 1.14 |
| Holdings | 59 |
| Inception Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
About SAEF
The Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF (SAEF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Russell 2500 index. The fund is an actively managed, non-transparent ETF that invests in small- and mid-cap US stocks identified to have potential for capital appreciation. The fund utilizes the Natixis/NYSE non-transparent model. SAEF was launched on Nov 16, 2021 and is issued by Charles Schwab.
Top 10 Holdings
34.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited | OSW | 5.60% |
| The Brink's Company | BCO | 3.93% |
| Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. | LIND | 3.55% |
| Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | NCLH | 3.40% |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 3.26% |
| Sphere Entertainment Co. | SPHR | 3.18% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. | GNRC | 2.84% |
| Keysight Technologies, Inc. | KEYS | 2.83% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 2.80% |
| nVent Electric plc | NVT | 2.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $0.0336 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $0.0079 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.0441 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.0212 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.0301 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0079 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Performance
SAEF had a total return of -6.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -0.25%.
News
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The Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) Begins Trading on NYSE
WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CharlesSchwab--Schwab Asset Management is pleased to announce that the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF) begins trading today on the New York Stock Exchange.