# Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Schwab · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2022-08-04 This ETF aims to closely mirror, prior to fees and expenses, the investment performance of an index that offers global exposure to companies. These companies are poised to benefit from the innovation and application of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) and other digital assets, as well as from commercial activities associated with blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $49.79 | | Expense Ratio | 0.30% | | Assets Under Management | $168.8M | | NAV | $49.65 | | Holdings Count | 41 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $48.35 – $102.37 | | Beta | 3.42 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $1.1340 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-11 - Pay date: 2025-12-16 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does STCE invest in? This ETF aims to closely mirror, prior to fees and expenses, the investment performance of an index that offers global exposure to companies. These companies are poised to benefit from the innovation and application of cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) and other digital assets, as well as from commercial activities associated with blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. ### What is the expense ratio of STCE? Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is STCE? Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) manages $168.8M 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 STCE actively managed or an index fund? STCE's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was STCE launched? Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) launched in August 2022 and is managed by Schwab. ### How has STCE performed? STCE'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. ### Does STCE pay a dividend? Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does STCE pay dividends? Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is STCE's dividend yield? STCE's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is STCE's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for STCE was 2025-12-11. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will STCE's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.30% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does STCE charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from STCE's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does STCE cost more than a fund like VOO? STCE's strategy (current expense ratio 0.30%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where STCE sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to STCE? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as STCE (0.30%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/stce/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.