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Schwab ETFs offer low expenses and $0 online trade commissions

Schwab ETFs represent excellent value and can help you build a diversified portfolio. Here’s why.

Great value
Schwab ETFs have low expense ratios and offer $0 online trading through a Schwab account.

Easy diversification
Schwab ETFs follow broad indexes of both domestic and international stocks, making them excellent building blocks for a well-diversified portfolio.

See how Schwab ETF trade commissions compare.
Although Schwab ETFs can be purchased from nearly any broker, free online trading is available only to Schwab clients trading Schwab ETFs at Schwab.

Schwab ETFs: commission per online trade2
SchwabFidelityE*TradeAmeritrade
$0.00$7.95$9.99$9.99


See how Schwab ETF expenses compare to similar ETFs.


Schwab ETFFund symbol & expense ratio comparison1
Domestic Equity ETFsSchwabVanguardiSharesSPDRs
Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF™ SCHB
0.06%
VTI
0.07%
IWV
0.21%
TMW
0.21%
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF™ SCHX
0.08%
VV
0.12%
IVV
0.09%
SPY
0.09%
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF™ SCHG
0.13%
VUG
0.14%
IVW
0.18%
ELG
0.20%
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF™ SCHV
0.13%
VTV
0.14%
IVE
0.18%
ELV
0.21%
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF™ SCHA
0.13%
VB
0.14%
IJR
0.20%
DSC
0.32%
International Equity ETFsSchwabVanguardiSharesSPDRs
Schwab International Equity ETF™ SCHF
0.13%
VEA
0.15%
EFA
0.35%
CWI
0.34%
Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF™
SCHC
0.35%
VSS
0.40%
SCZ
0.40%
GWX
0.59%
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF™
SCHE
0.25%
VWO
0.27%
EEM
0.72%
GMM
0.59%

Learn more about Schwab ETFs
Domestic ETFs Learn more about our domestic ETFs.
International ETFs Explore our international ETFs.
Schwab ETFs guide Read our guide to Schwab’s family of exchange-traded funds.
Prospectuses Get in-depth information on each fund’s fees and expenses, risks, investment strategy and more.
Performance Summary View monthly performance information for Schwab ETFs
Distribution Amounts
Distribution Schedule
View details of Schwab ETF dividend and capital gain distributions
Explore the benefits of ETFs
ETF Learning Center Discover why ETFs are so popular and how you can use them to build a well-diversified portfolio.

1. Expense comparison data was obtained from the funds' prospectuses as of 07/01/2010. Comparisons are made between each Schwab ETF and ETFs in the same Morningstar asset class from the three largest ETF providers. ETFs in the same asset class may track different indexes, have differences in holdings, and show different performance. Expense ratios are subject to change.
2. Commission data was obtained from the firms’ websites and verified as of 02/03/2010. For all firms, commissions for trades placed via phone or in person may be higher.
Fidelity's $7.95 flat commission applies to online trades in all U.S. equity securities and does not apply to foreign stock transactions or restricted securities transactions. Additional fees may be charged on orders that require special handling. Commission schedules may vary for employee stock plan services transactions. A minimum deposit of $2,500 is required to open most Fidelity brokerage accounts. Waivers may apply.
E*Trade—Discounted pricing is available to clients who meet certain criteria regarding account balance and/or trading frequency.
Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can view, download and print a prospectus by clicking on Prospectuses & Reports. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Restrictions Apply: Online trades of Schwab ETFs are commission-free at Schwab, while trades of third-party ETFs are subject to commissions. Broker-Assisted and Automated Phone trades are subject to service charges. Minimum $1,000 deposit is required to open most Schwab brokerage accounts. Waivers may apply. See the Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for details. All ETFs are subject to management fees and expenses.

Exchange Traded Funds are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Unlike mutual funds, shares of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF.

In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility.

Diversification may not protect against market risk.

Schwab ETFs distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co (SIDCO). SIDCO is not affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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