Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF): outlook, holdings and fees
Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Schwab ETFs. The expense ratio is 0.06% and the yield is 2.97%. The ten largest holdings are 14% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SCHF
| Last price | $27.12 (+0.5%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $26.62 – $27.91 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.97% |
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.
SCHF fund facts
| Issuer | Schwab ETFs |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $67.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.06% |
| Number of holdings | 47 |
| Portfolio turnover | 6% |
| Inception | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The index is comprised of large and mid capitalization companies in developed countries outside the United States, as defined by the index provider. The index defines the large and mid capitalization universe as approximately the top 90% of the eligible universe. The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in stocks, including depositary receipts representing securities of the index; such depositary receipts may be in the form of American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and European Depositary Receipts.
SCHF top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 2.99% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 2.39% |
| ASML Holding N.V. ASML | Technology | 2.32% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA | Financial Services | 1.08% |
| Shell plc SHEL | Energy | 1.04% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.89% |
| Novartis AG NOVN | Healthcare | 0.96% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 8306 | Financial Services | 0.83% |
| AstraZeneca PLC AZN | Healthcare | 0.85% |
| Nestle S.A. NESN | Consumer Defensive | 0.85% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SCHF sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 24.1% |
| Technology | 17.7% |
| Industrials | 17.1% |
| Basic Materials | 7.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.1% |
| Healthcare | 7.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.6% |
| Energy | 5.1% |
| Communication Services | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 3.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.9% |
By region: Europe Developed 36.5%, Japan 22.7%, Asia Developed 12.1%, North America 11.0%, United Kingdom 10.8%.
SCHF returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +19.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.1% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.13 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SCHF: frequently asked questions
What does SCHF invest in?
Schwab International Equity ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (3.0%), SK Hynix Inc (2.4%), ASML Holding N.V. (2.3%), HSBC Holdings PLC (1.1%), Shell plc (1.0%).
What is the SCHF expense ratio?
0.06% a year: about $6.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SCHF dividend yield?
2.97%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SCHF go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $26.62 to $27.91 from $27.12 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SCHF performed?
Year to date +14.6%, one year +19.7%, three years +20.9% a year, five years +10.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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