Overview
FTSE emerging markets at 0.11% — China, India, Taiwan and Brazil large/mid-caps in Schwab's low-cost wrapper.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| TSM | Taiwan Semiconductor | 8.8% |
| TCEHY | Tencent Holdings | 4.4% |
| BABA | Alibaba Group | 3.2% |
| RELIANCE | Reliance Industries | 1.6% |
| PDD | PDD Holdings | 1.4% |
| — | China ~28%, India ~20%, Taiwan ~19% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
SCHE is the third leg of the cheap-EM triopoly with VWO and IEMG, tracking FTSE's definition — which, like VWO, classifies South Korea as developed and excludes it. The +22.4% year reflects the EM rebound led by China internet and Indian equities. At 0.11% the fee argument versus active EM funds is overwhelming; the choice among the three passive giants is index taxonomy, not quality.
Who It's For
Cost-focused investors adding dedicated EM exposure, particularly within Schwab accounts. Check the Korea treatment against your other holdings to avoid an accidental gap.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $17.28 | -- |
| 2017 | $23.68 | +37.0% |
| 2018 | $20.36 | -14.0% |
| 2019 | $24.23 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | $27.99 | +15.5% |
| 2021 | $28.27 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $23.32 | -17.5% |
| 2023 | $25.77 | +10.5% |
| 2024 | $28.60 | +11.0% |
| 2025 | $32.61 | +14.0% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2.60% |
| 2017 | 2.60% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.80% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.10% |
| 2022 | 2.90% |
| 2023 | 3.10% |
| 2024 | 2.80% |
| 2025 | 2.64% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $4.0B | -- |
| 2017 | $4.5B | +12.5% |
| 2018 | $5.1B | +13.3% |
| 2019 | $5.8B | +13.7% |
| 2020 | $6.5B | +12.1% |
| 2021 | $7.4B | +13.8% |
| 2022 | $8.3B | +12.2% |
| 2023 | $9.4B | +13.3% |
| 2024 | $11B | +17.0% |
| 2025 | $12B | +9.1% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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