Schwab Fundamental International Equity Index Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About SFNNX

What does SFNNX invest in?

To pursue its goal, the fund generally invests in stocks that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index†. The index selects, ranks, and weights securities by fundamental measures of company size?–?adjusted sales, retained operating cash flow, and dividends plus buybacks?–?rather than market capitalization.

What is the expense ratio of SFNNX?

Schwab Fundamental International Equity Index Fund (SFNNX) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SFNNX?

Schwab Fundamental International Equity Index Fund (SFNNX) manages $5.45B 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 SFNNX actively managed or an index fund?

SFNNX 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 (SFNNX's is 0.25%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was SFNNX launched?

Schwab Fundamental International Equity Index Fund (SFNNX) launched in April 2007 and is managed by Schwab.

How has SFNNX performed?

SFNNX'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.