Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund
Summary
Objective
The fund's goal is to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of an index that measures the performance of large sized companies, based on their fundamental size and weight, in emerging market countries.
Highlights
- A straightforward, low-cost fund with no investment minimum
- Offers contrarian investing and disciplined rebalancing through a systematic process
- Offers the potential for value and yield factor exposure
- The Fund can serve as part of the core or complement to market-cap indexing and active management in a diversified portfolio
Effective June 21, 2024, this fund changed its index and fund objective. The fund changed indexes from the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index.
Fund Details
Fund Profile
| Fund Inception | 01/31/2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets As of 04/07/2025
|
04/07/2025 | $895,102,044.79 |
| Index Name | RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) | |
| Shares Outstanding As of 04/07/2025
|
04/07/2025 | 102,949,546 |
| NAV As of 04/07/2025
|
04/07/2025 | $8.69 |
| Total Holdings As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 411 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 21.41% |
| Morningstar Category | Diversified Emerging Mkts | |
| Management Style | Passive |
Fees & Minimum
| Gross Expense Ratio | 0.390% | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Expense Ratio | 0.390% | |
| Minimum Initial Investment | No Minimum |
Fund Characteristics
| Weighted Average Market Capitalization As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | $129.59B |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Earnings Ratio As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 9.96 |
| Price to Cash Flow As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 4.82 |
| Return on Equity As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 12.87% |
| Price to Book Ratio As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 1.22 |
| Beta vs. Benchmark (3 Yr) As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 0.97 |
| Standard Deviation (3 Yr) As of 02/28/2025
|
02/28/2025 | 16.02% |
Performance
Total Return
Monthly
-
SFENX
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +1.69
- 3 Month
- +5.48
- YTD
- +5.48
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.46
- 3 Year
- +7.16
- 5 Year
- +12.98
- 10 Year
- +6.19
- Inception
- +3.17
-
Diversified Emerging Mkts (Morningstar Category)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +0.73
- 3 Month
- +1.77
- YTD
- +1.77
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.96
- 3 Year
- +1.72
- 5 Year
- +8.84
- 10 Year
- +3.59
-
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +1.07
- 3 Month
- +4.76
- YTD
- +4.76
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.74
- 3 Year
- --
- 5 Year
- --
- 10 Year
- --
-
Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +1.35
- 3 Month
- +5.19
- YTD
- +5.19
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.90
- 3 Year
- +7.25
- 5 Year
- +13.34
- 10 Year
- +6.77
-
Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +1.07
- 3 Month
- +4.76
- YTD
- +4.76
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.73
- 3 Year
- +7.19
- 5 Year
- +13.30
- 10 Year
- +6.75
-
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +0.63
- 3 Month
- +2.93
- YTD
- +2.93
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +8.09
- 3 Year
- +1.44
- 5 Year
- +7.94
- 10 Year
- +3.71
| Description | Cumulative Returns (%) | Annualized Returns (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SFENX | +1.69 | +5.48 | +5.48 | +15.46 | +7.16 | +12.98 | +6.19 | +3.17 | |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts (Morningstar Category) | +0.73 | +1.77 | +1.77 | +4.96 | +1.72 | +8.84 | +3.59 | ||
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | +1.07 | +4.76 | +4.76 | +15.74 | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) (Index) | +1.35 | +5.19 | +5.19 | +15.90 | +7.25 | +13.34 | +6.77 | ||
| Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index (Index) | +1.07 | +4.76 | +4.76 | +15.73 | +7.19 | +13.30 | +6.75 | ||
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | +0.63 | +2.93 | +2.93 | +8.09 | +1.44 | +7.94 | +3.71 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Quarterly
-
SFENX
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.46
- 3 Year
- +7.16
- 5 Year
- +12.98
- 10 Year
- +6.19
- Inception
- +3.17
-
Diversified Emerging Mkts (Morningstar Category)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.96
- 3 Year
- +1.72
- 5 Year
- +8.84
- 10 Year
- +3.59
-
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.74
- 3 Year
- --
- 5 Year
- --
- 10 Year
- --
-
Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.90
- 3 Year
- +7.25
- 5 Year
- +13.34
- 10 Year
- +6.77
-
Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.73
- 3 Year
- +7.19
- 5 Year
- +13.30
- 10 Year
- +6.75
-
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +8.09
- 3 Year
- +1.44
- 5 Year
- +7.94
- 10 Year
- +3.71
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SFENX | +15.46 | +7.16 | +12.98 | +6.19 | +3.17 | |
| Diversified Emerging Mkts (Morningstar Category) | +4.96 | +1.72 | +8.84 | +3.59 | ||
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | +15.74 | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) (Index) | +15.90 | +7.25 | +13.34 | +6.77 | ||
| Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index (Index) | +15.73 | +7.19 | +13.30 | +6.75 | ||
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | +8.09 | +1.44 | +7.94 | +3.71 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
After Tax Returns
Pre-Liquidation
SFENX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +11.14
- 3 Year
- +1.72
- 5 Year
- +2.76
- 10 Year
- +4.90
- Inception
- +2.25
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +8.16
- 3 Year
- +2.12
- 5 Year
- +2.88
- 10 Year
- +4.54
- Inception
- +2.30
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.82
- 3 Year
- +1.85
- 5 Year
- +1.65
- 10 Year
- +1.25
- Inception
- +1.11
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +11.14 | +1.72 | +2.76 | +4.90 | +2.25 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +8.16 | +2.12 | +2.88 | +4.54 | +2.30 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.82 | +1.85 | +1.65 | +1.25 | +1.11 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket and depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. State and local taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Diversified Emerging Mkts NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.49
- 3 Year
- -3.16
- 5 Year
- +1.10
- 10 Year
- +2.62
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.38
- 3 Year
- -1.99
- 5 Year
- +1.35
- 10 Year
- +2.46
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.92
- 3 Year
- +1.20
- 5 Year
- +1.04
- 10 Year
- +0.83
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +4.49 | -3.16 | +1.10 | +2.62 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +3.38 | -1.99 | +1.35 | +2.46 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.92 | +1.20 | +1.04 | +0.83 | ||
Post-Liquidation
SFENX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +11.14
- 3 Year
- +1.72
- 5 Year
- +2.76
- 10 Year
- +4.90
- Inception
- +2.25
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +8.16
- 3 Year
- +2.12
- 5 Year
- +2.88
- 10 Year
- +4.54
- Inception
- +2.30
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.82
- 3 Year
- +1.85
- 5 Year
- +1.65
- 10 Year
- +1.25
- Inception
- +1.11
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +11.14 | +1.72 | +2.76 | +4.90 | +2.25 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +8.16 | +2.12 | +2.88 | +4.54 | +2.30 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.82 | +1.85 | +1.65 | +1.25 | +1.11 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket and depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. State and local taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Diversified Emerging Mkts NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.49
- 3 Year
- -3.16
- 5 Year
- +1.10
- 10 Year
- +2.62
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.38
- 3 Year
- -1.99
- 5 Year
- +1.35
- 10 Year
- +2.46
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.92
- 3 Year
- +1.20
- 5 Year
- +1.04
- 10 Year
- +0.83
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +4.49 | -3.16 | +1.10 | +2.62 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +3.38 | -1.99 | +1.35 | +2.46 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.92 | +1.20 | +1.04 | +0.83 | ||
Cumulative Growth of a $10,000 Investment
| SFENX (Fund) | $16,389 | |
|---|---|---|
| Diversified Emerging Mkts (Morningstar Category) | $13,111 | |
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | $12,174 | |
| Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) (Index) | $17,240 | |
| Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index (Index) | $16,472 | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) (Index) | $13,361 | |
| Worst Three Months Return (12/31/2019 - 3/31/2020) | -30.98 | |
| Best Three Months Return (1/31/2016 - 4/30/2016) | +23.58 |
This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, if applicable, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions. If the inception date of the Index is less than the time period shown above, the Since Inception period is shown. Best and Worst Return cover the timeframe of the chart.
Price Performance
Portfolio
Top Holdings
-
2330
- Name
- TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 4.54%
- Market Value
- $43.9M
-
9988
- Name
- ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 4.22%
- Market Value
- $40.8M
-
939
- Name
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP H
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 3.75%
- Market Value
- $36.3M
-
700
- Name
- TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 3.32%
- Market Value
- $32.1M
-
2317
- Name
- HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY LTD
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 2.79%
- Market Value
- $27.0M
-
1398
- Name
- INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 2.14%
- Market Value
- $20.7M
-
VALE3
- Name
- VALE SA
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.89%
- Market Value
- $18.3M
-
PETR4
- Name
- PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PREF SA
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.86%
- Market Value
- $18.0M
-
USD
- Name
- US DOLLAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.79%
- Market Value
- $17.3M
-
3988
- Name
- BANK OF CHINA LTD H
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.71%
- Market Value
- $16.5M
| Symbol | Name | Percent of Assets (%) | Market Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2330 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING | 4.54%
|
$43.9M | ||
| 9988 | ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD | 4.22%
|
$40.8M | ||
| 939 | CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP H | 3.75%
|
$36.3M | ||
| 700 | TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD | 3.32%
|
$32.1M | ||
| 2317 | HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY LTD | 2.79%
|
$27.0M | ||
| 1398 | INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK OF | 2.14%
|
$20.7M | ||
| VALE3 | VALE SA | 1.89%
|
$18.3M | ||
| PETR4 | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PREF SA | 1.86%
|
$18.0M | ||
| USD | US DOLLAR | 1.79%
|
$17.3M | ||
| 3988 | BANK OF CHINA LTD H | 1.71%
|
$16.5M |
Sectors
| Sector | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 28.23%
|
|
| Information Technology | 17.71%
|
|
| Energy | 12.10%
|
|
| Materials | 10.21%
|
|
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.19%
|
|
| Communication Services | 7.82%
|
|
| Industrials | 5.24%
|
|
| Consumer Staples | 3.67%
|
|
| Utilities | 2.67%
|
|
| Real Estate | 2.53%
|
Allocations are subject to change.
Country
| Country | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| China | 38.72%
|
|
| Taiwan | 19.88%
|
|
| India | 10.78%
|
|
| Brazil | 9.76%
|
|
| South Africa | 4.05%
|
|
| Mexico | 2.92%
|
|
| Thailand | 2.72%
|
|
| Saudi Arabia | 2.22%
|
|
| Turkey | 1.59%
|
|
| Indonesia | 1.40%
|
Country Breakdown is calculated only by country of domicile.
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.06%
|
|
| Cash Investments | 0.94%
|
|
| Other | 0.00%
|
The percentage of assets as shown may not equal 100% due to unsettled trades.
Market Cap
| Market Cap | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| > $70,000 M | 37.46%
|
|
| $15,000-$70,000 M | 33.64%
|
|
| $3,000-$15,000 M | 25.58%
|
|
| $1,000-$3,000 M | 2.52%
|
|
| <$1,000 M | 0.80%
|
Distributions
Distributions
-
Ex-Date: 12/20/2024
- Record Date
- 12/19/2024
- Payable Date
- 12/20/2024
- Income
- 0.4266
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.426600000
-
Ex-Date: 12/15/2023
- Record Date
- 12/14/2023
- Payable Date
- 12/15/2023
- Income
- 0.4258
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.425800000
-
Ex-Date: 12/16/2022
- Record Date
- 12/15/2022
- Payable Date
- 12/16/2022
- Income
- 0.4250
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.425000000
-
Ex-Date: 12/17/2021
- Record Date
- 12/16/2021
- Payable Date
- 12/17/2021
- Income
- 0.4489
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.448900000
-
Ex-Date: 12/18/2020
- Record Date
- 12/17/2020
- Payable Date
- 12/18/2020
- Income
- 0.2635
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.263500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/20/2019
- Record Date
- 12/19/2019
- Payable Date
- 12/20/2019
- Income
- 0.3625
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.362500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/28/2018
- Record Date
- 12/27/2018
- Payable Date
- 12/28/2018
- Income
- 0.0053
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.005300000
-
Ex-Date: 12/21/2018
- Record Date
- 12/20/2018
- Payable Date
- 12/21/2018
- Income
- 0.2342
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.234200000
-
Ex-Date: 12/29/2017
- Record Date
- 12/28/2017
- Payable Date
- 12/29/2017
- Income
- 0.0058
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.005800000
-
Ex-Date: 12/18/2017
- Record Date
- 12/15/2017
- Payable Date
- 12/18/2017
- Income
- 0.2177
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.217700000
-
Ex-Date: 12/19/2016
- Record Date
- 12/16/2016
- Payable Date
- 12/19/2016
- Income
- 0.1650
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.165000000
-
Ex-Date: 12/21/2015
- Record Date
- 12/18/2015
- Payable Date
- 12/21/2015
- Income
- 0.1910
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.191000000
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Income | Short Term Capital Gain | Long Term Capital Gain | Return of Capital | Total Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 0.4266 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.426600000 | ||
| 12/15/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 12/15/2023 | 0.4258 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.425800000 | ||
| 12/16/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 12/16/2022 | 0.4250 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.425000000 | ||
| 12/17/2021 | 12/16/2021 | 12/17/2021 | 0.4489 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.448900000 | ||
| 12/18/2020 | 12/17/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 0.2635 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.263500000 | ||
| 12/20/2019 | 12/19/2019 | 12/20/2019 | 0.3625 | -- | -- | -- | 0.362500000 | ||
| 12/28/2018 | 12/27/2018 | 12/28/2018 | 0.0053 | -- | -- | -- | 0.005300000 | ||
| 12/21/2018 | 12/20/2018 | 12/21/2018 | 0.2342 | -- | -- | -- | 0.234200000 | ||
| 12/29/2017 | 12/28/2017 | 12/29/2017 | 0.0058 | -- | -- | -- | 0.005800000 | ||
| 12/18/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/18/2017 | 0.2177 | -- | -- | -- | 0.217700000 | ||
| 12/19/2016 | 12/16/2016 | 12/19/2016 | 0.1650 | -- | -- | -- | 0.165000000 | ||
| 12/21/2015 | 12/18/2015 | 12/21/2015 | 0.1910 | -- | -- | -- | 0.191000000 |