Schwab International Bond ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SCIN

What does SCIN invest in?

Schwab International Bond ETF is a passively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the total return of an index comprising international, non-U.S. dollar-denominated investment-grade debt securities. The fund invests in government, corporate, securitized, and collateralized bonds across developed and emerging markets, providing diversified exposure to global fixed-income markets. It uses currency hedging strategies to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates against the U.S. dollar.

What is the expense ratio of SCIN?

Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) charges an expense ratio of 0.06%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SCIN?

Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) manages $25.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SCIN actively managed or an index fund?

SCIN is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (SCIN's is 0.06%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was SCIN launched?

Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) launched in October 2026 and is managed by Schwab.

How has SCIN performed?

SCIN's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.