Schwab’s Small-Cap ETF Tops $21B Assets with 16.33% One-Year Return
Since its November 3, 2009 launch, Schwab’s U.S. Small-Cap ETF has grown to $21.03 billion in assets spread across 1,745 small-cap blend stocks. It charges a 0.04% expense ratio, yields 1.17% and has delivered 7.48% year-to-date and 16.33% over the past 12 months.
1. Fund Profile
Launched on November 3, 2009, Schwab’s U.S. Small-Cap ETF provides passive exposure to the small-cap blend segment of the U.S. equity market, accumulating $21.03 billion in assets across 1,745 individual holdings.
2. Fees and Yield
The ETF’s annual operating expense ratio of 0.04% ranks among the lowest in the small-cap space, while its 12-month trailing dividend yield stands at 1.17%, enhancing total return potential for long-term investors.
3. Performance and Risk
Year-to-date gains of 7.48% and a 16.33% return over the past 12 months reflect robust performance, with a 52-week trading range of $20.42 to $31.07, a beta of 1.10 and a three-year standard deviation of 20.15%.
4. Sector Exposure and Alternatives
Industrials account for 18.2% of the portfolio, followed by Financials and Information Technology, with the top 10 holdings representing 4.03% of assets. Competing small-cap ETFs include iShares Russell 2000 (0.19% fee) and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap (0.06% fee).