Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF (FNDC): outlook, holdings and fees
Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF (FNDC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Schwab ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.38% and the yield is 3.49%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on FNDC
| Last price | $49.40 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 57% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $48.66 – $50.68 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.7% |
| Distribution yield | 3.49% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
FNDC fund facts
| Issuer | Schwab ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $3.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 29% |
| Inception | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in stocks included in the index. The index measures the performance of the small company size segment by fundamental overall company scores, which are created using as the universe the developed ex U.S. companies in the RAFI Global Equity Investable Universe (the parent universe).
FNDC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiden Co Ltd 4062 | Technology | 0.35% |
| Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc GFL | Industrials | 0.34% |
| Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd. 028050 | Industrials | 0.25% |
| EasyJet PLC EZJ | Industrials | 0.25% |
| Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. 6976 | Technology | 0.24% |
| Daewoo Engineering & Construction 047040 | Industrials | 0.23% |
| Nippon Paint Holdings Co Ltd 4612 | Basic Materials | 0.22% |
| Baytex Energy Corp BTE | Energy | 0.22% |
| DL E&C Co Ltd 375500 | Industrials | 0.22% |
| Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd. 4021 | Basic Materials | 0.22% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
FNDC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 23.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.2% |
| Financial Services | 12.6% |
| Basic Materials | 10.1% |
| Technology | 8.8% |
| Real Estate | 7.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 6.0% |
| Healthcare | 6.0% |
| Communication Services | 5.2% |
| Energy | 4.8% |
| Utilities | 2.3% |
By region: Japan 32.1%, Europe Developed 28.2%, Asia Developed 12.6%, North America 10.4%, United Kingdom 8.4%.
FNDC returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.00 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
FNDC: frequently asked questions
What does FNDC invest in?
Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Ibiden Co Ltd (0.3%), Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc (0.3%), Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd. (0.2%), EasyJet PLC (0.3%), Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd. (0.2%).
What is the FNDC expense ratio?
0.38% a year: about $38.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the FNDC dividend yield?
3.49%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will FNDC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 57%, with a likely range (50%) of $48.66 to $50.68 from $49.40 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has FNDC performed?
Year to date +12.2%, one year +17.1%, three years +20.9% a year, five years +8.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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