
This investment vehicle is designed to faithfully shadow the aggregate return of the FTSE Developed Small Cap ex US Liquid Index, excluding the impact of its own fees and operational expenses.
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On Thursday, June 11, Schwab Asset Management announced that it cut down the expense ratios on four of its existing indexed ETFs. Each of these funds is a longstanding strategy in Schwab's collection, with a significant asset base and compelling track record.

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Asset Management®, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation and the fifth-largest provider1 of ETFs, today announced the reduction of operating expense ratios for four equity index ETFs: the Schwab U.S. Mid-Cap ETF (SCHM), Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF (SCHA), Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (SCHC), and Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE). The fee reductions are effective June 11, 2026. Out of Schwab Asset Management's 24 market-cap weighted, index equity and fixed income ETFs, 16 are now offered at only 3 basis points (bps).

With the Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF, investors need not fear international small caps. They can embrace this potent asset class.

BCS Wealth Management increased its position in Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHC) by 84.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 126,040 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 57,739 shares during the quarter. BCS Wealth Management

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