Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE)
| Assets | $10.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.07% |
| PE Ratio | 15.58 |
| Shares Out | 341.00M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 41.66% |
| Volume | 422,915 |
| Open | 30.23 |
| Previous Close | 30.25 |
| Day's Range | 30.15 - 30.23 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.11 |
| 52-Week High | 30.48 |
| Beta | 0.55 |
| Holdings | 2120 |
| Inception Date | Jan 14, 2010 |
About SCHE
Fund Home PageThe Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the FTSE Emerging index. The fund tracks an index of emerging markets companies weighted by market cap. SCHE was launched on Jan 14, 2010 and is issued by Charles Schwab.
Top 10 Holdings
26.55% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 10.40% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 4.48% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.68% |
| Ssc Government Mm Gvmxx | n/a | 1.56% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 1.52% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.44% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.38% |
| China Construction Bank Corporation | CICHF | 1.15% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 1.01% |
| Meituan | 3690 | 0.92% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | $0.0352 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.7737 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | $0.0343 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | $0.8224 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | $0.1273 | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Dec 7, 2022 | $0.6052 | Dec 12, 2022 |
Performance
SCHE had a total return of 13.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.86%.
News
SCHE: Rotation Away From U.S. Assets Could Favor Emerging Markets
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF benefits from a weaker U.S. dollar and relatively stable commodity prices. Elevated U.S. interest rates remain a headwind, though some emerging economies are more re...
SCHE: In 2025, I Will Avoid Emerging Markets Unless Something Big Changes
I maintain a "hold" rating on SCHE due to a strong USD, momentum in developed markets, and global trade uncertainties. The USD's strength is a significant headwind for emerging markets, impacting coun...
SCHE ETF: Not A Buy, But Not The Worst Option Around Either
SCHE is a 14-year-old ETF offering exposure to over 2000 stocks from 20 emerging markets, generating 17% returns in the past year. When compared to VWO the largest EM-themed ETF, SCHE doesn't have any...
SCHE: I See More Downside Than Upside For Emerging Markets (Rating Downgrade)
The article evaluates the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF and I downgrade my outlook to "hold" due to headwinds and under-performance compared to the S&P 500.
SCHE: Great Fund, Terrible Cycle
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF aims to track the performance of the FTSE Emerging Index and offers exposure to over 20 emerging market countries. Top holdings of SCHE include Taiwan Semiconductor ...
Emerging Markets Growth Remains Solid Amid Intensifying Inflationary Pressures
Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.
EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?
Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. hiking cycle is over, helping deliver strong returns in 2023. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation, ...
SCHE: Diversifying Through Emerging Markets In 2024
SCHE primarily invests in mid and large caps, with minimal exposure to small caps, and has a low expense ratio and high liquidity. The ETF has underperformed in recent years due to overexposure to Chi...
Emerging Markets Conclude 2023 On Better Note Than Developed Markets
Emerging markets will also be looking closely at economic conditions in mainland China, which will be a key determinant of broader emerging market growth in 2024. A key reason for diverging emerging a...
SCHE: A Fair Emerging Market Fund, But Not The Best
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF tracks the FTSE Emerging Index and has a 3% yield. Almost one third of assets is invested in Chinese companies and the heaviest sector is financials. Among close com...
Emerging Markets Insights: From BRICS To BRICS+
The opportunity set is wide and growing wider in emerging markets, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity. The BRICS summit in South Africa in August announced the expansion of the gr...
8 Funds to Consider if China's Efforts to Revive Economy Gain Traction
Investors have pulled back but stocks could take off if intensified steps to bolster the post-Covid-19 recovery pan out.
SCHE: Attractive Valuation But Exposure To China Is Way Too High
The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF has attractive valuations and improving fundamentals in emerging markets, but its high exposure to China and its underperformance compared to the S&P 500 makes i...
SCHE: I See Emerging Markets As A Buy Now (Rating Upgrade)
SCHE, and emerging markets more broadly, have had a decent start to 2023. I think this is a story that can continue in the months ahead. The base case is that the U.S. and other developed markets may ...
Emerging Markets Insights: Emerging Market Banks Are Resilient
The liquidity crisis impacting selected developed market banks has unnerved emerging market investors. Markets have recovered from the turmoil following the liquidity crisis impacting some banks in th...
SCHE: Robust Emerging Market Fund, Offering Decent Yield And Total Returns
SCHE's portfolio is less risky, due to high level of diversification, low expense ratio, lower volatility, and investing in right sectors in the most promising EMs. SCHE has been paying low but decent...
Emerging Markets Equities: Positioned For A Rebound?
In an economic downturn, higher-growth EM stocks that have derated and have strong and stable earnings could outperform, in our opinion. In China, we are cautiously positive on possible policy changes...
SCHE: A Stable Foray Into Large- And Mid-Cap Emerging Markets
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF tracks The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (FTSE) emerging Index, less fees and expenses. SCHE invests in over 20 emerging markets with its largest stakes i...
SCHE: My Outlook For Emerging Markets Is Cautious For 2023
Emerging markets have struggled in 2022, along with most of the market. Looking ahead to the new year, I see more of the same. China has been a headwind, and that could change as the country re-opens....
Emerging Market Equities - Why Now?
Emerging markets remain resilient despite headwinds, but many investors have shied away from the asset class. We believe emerging markets are better positioned to weather current challenges versus dev...
SCHE: I Like Emerging Markets Less Than I Did A Year Ago
SCHE, and emerging markets more broadly, have had a difficult time over the past year. While that is true for developed markets as well, EM has underperformed. While there is a valuation gap that coul...
SCHE: Seeking Opportunity In Emerging Markets
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 2022 has been a difficult year for emerging markets. Further, it could get worse before it gets better. At the same time, EM's forward P...
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SCHE: Why I Put Some Cash In Emerging Markets
U.S. stocks reigned supreme in 2021, and I remain long that asset class in the new year as well.