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Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF
📎 Investment Objective
The Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF seeks to track the performance of the Russell RAFI Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Index, which measures the performance of small-capitalization companies in developed international markets.
Overview
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Investment Summary
📎 Investment Objective
The Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF seeks to track the performance of the Russell RAFI Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Index, which measures the performance of small-capitalization companies in developed international markets.
🎯 Investment Strategy
The ETF invests in a representative sample of the securities included in the underlying index, aiming to closely track its performance. The index selects and weights companies based on fundamental factors such as sales, cash flow, and dividends plus buybacks, rather than just market capitalization.
✨ Key Features
- Provides exposure to small-cap international stocks outside the U.S.
- Uses a fundamentally-weighted index methodology to select and weight holdings
- Low expense ratio of 0.00%
- Relatively new fund with limited performance history
⚠️ Primary Risks
- Exposure to small-cap stocks, which can be more volatile than large-caps
- Risks associated with investing in international and emerging market equities
- Potential for higher trading costs and less liquidity compared to larger funds
- Performance may deviate from the underlying index due to sampling and other factors
👤 Best For
This ETF may be suitable for investors seeking broad exposure to small-cap international equities as part of a diversified portfolio. It could be appropriate for investors with a longer time horizon and higher risk tolerance who are looking to potentially benefit from the performance of smaller international companies.