Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE): outlook, holdings and fees
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Schwab ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.10% and the yield is 2.56%. The ten largest holdings are 31% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SCHE
| Last price | $34.60 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $33.80 – $35.76 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 2.56% |
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.
SCHE fund facts
| Issuer | Schwab ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $12.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.10% |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Portfolio turnover | 13% |
| Inception | Jan 14, 2010 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the FTSE Emerging Index. The index is comprised of large and mid capitalization companies in emerging market countries, as defined by the index provider. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including, for this purpose, any borrowings for investment purposes) in these stocks, including depositary receipts representing securities of the index; such depositary receipts may be in the form of ADRs, GDRs and EDRs.
SCHE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 18.26% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 3.08% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 2.29% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 2.07% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 1.07% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.99% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.90% |
| Reliance Industries Limited RELIANCE | Energy | 0.79% |
| HDFC Bank Limited HDFCBANK | Financial Services | 0.75% |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China 1398 | Financial Services | 0.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SCHE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 34.2% |
| Financial Services | 20.6% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.2% |
| Basic Materials | 7.3% |
| Communication Services | 6.8% |
| Industrials | 6.4% |
| Energy | 4.4% |
| Healthcare | 3.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.2% |
| Utilities | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 1.6% |
By region: Asia Emerging 44.3%, Asia Developed 37.5%, Africa/Middle East 8.3%, Latin America 7.4%, Europe Emerging 1.3%.
SCHE returns and risk
| Year to date | +12.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +12.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +18.4% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +6.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.03 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SCHE: frequently asked questions
What does SCHE invest in?
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (18.3%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (3.1%), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (2.3%), MediaTek Inc (2.1%), Delta Electronics Inc (1.1%).
What is the SCHE expense ratio?
0.10% a year: about $10.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SCHE dividend yield?
2.56%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SCHE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $33.80 to $35.76 from $34.60 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SCHE performed?
Year to date +12.0%, one year +12.4%, three years +18.4% a year, five years +6.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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