ETFs
Schwab ETFs can provide straightforward access to broad asset-class exposure for building the foundation of a diversified portfolio.
Introducing the Schwab Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF
With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, SMBS provides low-cost access to investment-grade mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issued and/or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. SMBS could be a good fit for clients seeking income and portfolio diversification.
Celebrating 15 years of Schwab ETFs
Since launching our first ETF in 2009, Schwab Asset Management® has evolved into one of the nation’s largest and most experienced ETF providers. Our lineup spans the risk/return spectrum and includes index and actively managed options. Some of our ETFs are priced as low as 3 basis points.
Introducing the Schwab Ultra-Short Income ETF
Our new fixed income ETF seeks income consistent with capital preservation while maintaining daily liquidity. SCUS is among the lowest-cost actively managed ETFs in Morningstar’s Ultrashort Bond category1.
What we offer
With over a decade of experience in the industry, we are one of the nation’s largest and most established ETF providers. Our core strategies span both the broad-based equity and bond markets. We offer a carefully designed lineup of low-cost market cap index and Fundamental Index® ETFs that can be used as part of the foundation of a diversified portfolio.
Our approach
In today’s environment of ever-increasing complexity, we stay focused on the core of an investor’s portfolio. We provide a set of competitively priced ETF products, including low-cost market cap index and strategic beta strategies. Each of these can play an important role in a portfolio, and combining them can help provide better diversification and the potential for more attractive risk-adjusted returns across various market cycles.
Expenses among the lowest in the industry
We have sought to eliminate cost as a hurdle to investing in our products. With our targeted set of low-cost Index ETFs, we seek to share the benefits of our scale and efficiency with investors, and the financial professionals who serve them, wherever we can.
Schwab market cap index ETFs
Schwab ETF expenses are among the lowest in the industry. 85% of Schwab market cap index ETFs have expenses lower than 0.10%, asset-weighted average total expense ratio of 0.05%.2 The ETFs track an index of securities that are screened and weighted based on the size of their market capitalization, with the largest weights assigned to the largest companies, which helps advisors build a diversified portfolio for their clients.
Compare costs of Schwab market cap index ETFs to the largest issuers
Schwab Fundamental Index ETFs
While fund expense should not be the only factor in choosing a strategic beta strategy, selecting a strategy with a low expense ratio remains an important consideration—especially over long time horizons. The average total expense ratio for Schwab Fundamental Index ETFs is 0.30%—lower than the industry average of 0.36% for Fundamental Index ETFs,3 and the average expense ratio of 0.46% for multi-factor ETFs.4
Learn more about Schwab Fundamental Index ETFs
Educational resources
Do you have questions about ETFs, but don’t know where to find the answers? Check out the ETF education hub for the knowledge you need, from basic to advanced.
ETF education hub
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Even-keeled on ETFs
Investors continue to embrace ETFs, with many leaning toward actively managed options. Check out key findings from Schwab Asset Management’s latest ETFs and Beyond Study.
Advisor tools
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Advisor tools
Featured ETF products
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ETF insights
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