Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity Index Fund
Summary
Objective
The fund's goal is to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of an index that measures the performance of small non-U.S. developed market companies based on their fundamental size and weight.
Highlights
- A straightforward, low-cost fund with no investment minimum
- Offers contrarian investing and disciplined rebalancing through a systematic process
- Offers the potential for value and yield factor exposure
- The Fund can serve as part of the core or complement to market-cap indexing and active management in a diversified portfolio
Effective June 21, 2024, this fund changed its index and fund objective. The fund changed indexes from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index.
Fund Details
Fund Profile
| Fund Inception | 01/31/2008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets As of 07/08/2025
|
07/08/2025 | $640,244,656.99 |
| Index Name | RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) | |
| Shares Outstanding As of 07/08/2025
|
07/08/2025 | 41,779,464 |
| NAV As of 07/08/2025
|
07/08/2025 | $15.32 |
| Total Holdings As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 1,743 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 28.66% |
| Morningstar Category | Foreign Small/Mid Value | |
| Management Style | Passive |
Fees & Minimum
| Gross Expense Ratio | 0.390% | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Expense Ratio | 0.390% | |
| Minimum Initial Investment | No Minimum |
Fund Characteristics
| Weighted Average Market Capitalization As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | $5.29B |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Earnings Ratio As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 13.51 |
| Price to Cash Flow As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 6.00 |
| Return on Equity As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 10.03% |
| Price to Book Ratio As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 1.10 |
| Beta vs. Benchmark (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 1.02 |
| Standard Deviation (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 17.90% |
Performance
Total Return
Monthly
-
SFILX
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.37
- 3 Month
- +16.97
- YTD
- +24.09
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.46
- 3 Year
- +14.71
- 5 Year
- +11.49
- 10 Year
- +6.73
- Inception
- +6.26
-
Foreign Small/Mid Value (Morningstar Category)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +4.57
- 3 Month
- +15.15
- YTD
- +22.41
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +24.20
- 3 Year
- +17.07
- 5 Year
- +14.41
- 10 Year
- +7.04
-
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.11
- 3 Month
- +17.16
- YTD
- +23.37
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.57
- 3 Year
- --
- 5 Year
- --
- 10 Year
- --
-
Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.24
- 3 Month
- +17.01
- YTD
- +23.41
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.35
- 3 Year
- +15.06
- 5 Year
- +11.89
- 10 Year
- +7.01
-
Fundamental Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Spliced Index (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.11
- 3 Month
- +17.16
- YTD
- +23.37
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.57
- 3 Year
- +15.12
- 5 Year
- +11.92
- 10 Year
- +7.02
-
S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (Net) (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +4.66
- 3 Month
- +17.42
- YTD
- +21.16
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +19.79
- 3 Year
- +12.51
- 5 Year
- +8.86
- 10 Year
- +5.90
| Description | Cumulative Returns (%) | Annualized Returns (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SFILX | +5.37 | +16.97 | +24.09 | +25.46 | +14.71 | +11.49 | +6.73 | +6.26 | |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value (Morningstar Category) | +4.57 | +15.15 | +22.41 | +24.20 | +17.07 | +14.41 | +7.04 | ||
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) (Index) | +5.11 | +17.16 | +23.37 | +25.57 | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) (Index) | +5.24 | +17.01 | +23.41 | +25.35 | +15.06 | +11.89 | +7.01 | ||
| Fundamental Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Spliced Index (Index) | +5.11 | +17.16 | +23.37 | +25.57 | +15.12 | +11.92 | +7.02 | ||
| S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (Net) (Index) | +4.66 | +17.42 | +21.16 | +19.79 | +12.51 | +8.86 | +5.90 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Quarterly
-
SFILX
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.46
- 3 Year
- +14.71
- 5 Year
- +11.49
- 10 Year
- +6.73
- Inception
- +6.26
-
Foreign Small/Mid Value (Morningstar Category)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +24.20
- 3 Year
- +17.07
- 5 Year
- +14.41
- 10 Year
- +7.04
-
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.57
- 3 Year
- --
- 5 Year
- --
- 10 Year
- --
-
Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.35
- 3 Year
- +15.06
- 5 Year
- +11.89
- 10 Year
- +7.01
-
Fundamental Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Spliced Index (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +25.57
- 3 Year
- +15.12
- 5 Year
- +11.92
- 10 Year
- +7.02
-
S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (Net) (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +19.79
- 3 Year
- +12.51
- 5 Year
- +8.86
- 10 Year
- +5.90
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SFILX | +25.46 | +14.71 | +11.49 | +6.73 | +6.26 | |
| Foreign Small/Mid Value (Morningstar Category) | +24.20 | +17.07 | +14.41 | +7.04 | ||
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) (Index) | +25.57 | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) (Index) | +25.35 | +15.06 | +11.89 | +7.01 | ||
| Fundamental Developed ex-U.S. Small Company Spliced Index (Index) | +25.57 | +15.12 | +11.92 | +7.02 | ||
| S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (Net) (Index) | +19.79 | +12.51 | +8.86 | +5.90 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
After Tax Returns
Pre-Liquidation
SFILX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +24.30
- 3 Year
- +13.81
- 5 Year
- +10.58
- 10 Year
- +5.90
- Inception
- +5.48
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.86
- 3 Year
- +11.50
- 5 Year
- +9.09
- 10 Year
- +5.29
- Inception
- +4.99
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.65
- 3 Year
- +1.35
- 5 Year
- +1.29
- 10 Year
- +1.13
- Inception
- +1.12
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +24.30 | +13.81 | +10.58 | +5.90 | +5.48 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +15.86 | +11.50 | +9.09 | +5.29 | +4.99 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.65 | +1.35 | +1.29 | +1.13 | +1.12 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket and depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. State and local taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Foreign Small/Mid Value NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +5.74
- 3 Year
- +4.66
- 5 Year
- +13.44
- 10 Year
- +4.43
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.78
- 3 Year
- +4.23
- 5 Year
- +11.45
- 10 Year
- +4.03
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.98
- 3 Year
- +1.58
- 5 Year
- +1.39
- 10 Year
- +1.23
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +5.74 | +4.66 | +13.44 | +4.43 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +4.78 | +4.23 | +11.45 | +4.03 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.98 | +1.58 | +1.39 | +1.23 | ||
Post-Liquidation
SFILX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +24.30
- 3 Year
- +13.81
- 5 Year
- +10.58
- 10 Year
- +5.90
- Inception
- +5.48
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +15.86
- 3 Year
- +11.50
- 5 Year
- +9.09
- 10 Year
- +5.29
- Inception
- +4.99
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.65
- 3 Year
- +1.35
- 5 Year
- +1.29
- 10 Year
- +1.13
- Inception
- +1.12
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +24.30 | +13.81 | +10.58 | +5.90 | +5.48 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +15.86 | +11.50 | +9.09 | +5.29 | +4.99 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.65 | +1.35 | +1.29 | +1.13 | +1.12 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket and depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. State and local taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Foreign Small/Mid Value NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +5.74
- 3 Year
- +4.66
- 5 Year
- +13.44
- 10 Year
- +4.43
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.78
- 3 Year
- +4.23
- 5 Year
- +11.45
- 10 Year
- +4.03
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.98
- 3 Year
- +1.58
- 5 Year
- +1.39
- 10 Year
- +1.23
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +5.74 | +4.66 | +13.44 | +4.43 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +4.78 | +4.23 | +11.45 | +4.03 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.98 | +1.58 | +1.39 | +1.23 | ||
Cumulative Growth of a $10,000 Investment
| SFILX (Fund) | $19,206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Small/Mid Value (Morningstar Category) | $20,059 | |
| RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) (Index) | $12,814 | |
| Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) (Index) | $19,650 | |
| Fundamental Developed ex US Small Spliced Index (Index) | $19,480 | |
| S&P Developed ex-U.S. Small Cap Index (Net) (Index) | -- | |
| Worst Three Months Return (12/31/2019 - 3/31/2020) | -28.91 | |
| Best Three Months Return (10/31/2022 - 1/31/2023) | +21.50 |
This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees, if applicable, or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions. If the inception date of the Index is less than the time period shown above, the Since Inception period is shown. Best and Worst Return cover the timeframe of the chart.
Price Performance
Portfolio
Top Holdings
-
EVN
- Name
- EVOLUTION MINING LTD
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.22%
- Market Value
- $1.3M
-
CLS
- Name
- CELESTICA INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.21%
- Market Value
- $1.3M
-
SE
- Name
- SEA ADS REPRESENTING LTD CLASS A
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.20%
- Market Value
- $1.2M
-
000150
- Name
- DOOSAN CORP
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.20%
- Market Value
- $1.2M
-
009540
- Name
- HD KOREA SHIPBUILDING & OFFSHORE E
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.20%
- Market Value
- $1.2M
-
CIX
- Name
- CI FINANCIAL CORP
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.19%
- Market Value
- $1.2M
-
TLX
- Name
- TALANX AG
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.19%
- Market Value
- $1.1M
-
SAAB B
- Name
- SAAB CLASS B
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.19%
- Market Value
- $1.1M
-
USD
- Name
- US DOLLAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.19%
- Market Value
- $1.1M
-
9684
- Name
- SQUARE ENIX HLDG LTD
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.18%
- Market Value
- $1.1M
| Symbol | Name | Percent of Assets (%) | Market Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVN | EVOLUTION MINING LTD | 0.22%
|
$1.3M | ||
| CLS | CELESTICA INC | 0.21%
|
$1.3M | ||
| SE | SEA ADS REPRESENTING LTD CLASS A | 0.20%
|
$1.2M | ||
| 000150 | DOOSAN CORP | 0.20%
|
$1.2M | ||
| 009540 | HD KOREA SHIPBUILDING & OFFSHORE E | 0.20%
|
$1.2M | ||
| CIX | CI FINANCIAL CORP | 0.19%
|
$1.2M | ||
| TLX | TALANX AG | 0.19%
|
$1.1M | ||
| SAAB B | SAAB CLASS B | 0.19%
|
$1.1M | ||
| USD | US DOLLAR | 0.19%
|
$1.1M | ||
| 9684 | SQUARE ENIX HLDG LTD | 0.18%
|
$1.1M |
Sectors
| Sector | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 24.52%
|
|
| Consumer Discretionary | 12.94%
|
|
| Financials | 11.73%
|
|
| Materials | 10.74%
|
|
| Consumer Staples | 8.49%
|
|
| Real Estate | 7.07%
|
|
| Information Technology | 6.94%
|
|
| Communication Services | 5.86%
|
|
| Health Care | 5.39%
|
|
| Energy | 3.26%
|
Allocations are subject to change.
Country
| Country | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 33.84%
|
|
| United Kingdom | 8.07%
|
|
| Canada | 7.59%
|
|
| South Korea | 6.55%
|
|
| Germany | 4.81%
|
|
| Australia | 4.62%
|
|
| France | 3.96%
|
|
| Hong Kong | 3.82%
|
|
| Sweden | 3.59%
|
|
| Switzerland | 3.26%
|
Country Breakdown is calculated only by country of domicile.
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.51%
|
|
| Cash Investments | 0.49%
|
|
| Other | 0.00%
|
The percentage of assets as shown may not equal 100% due to unsettled trades.
Market Cap
| Market Cap | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000-$3,000 M | 42.32%
|
|
| $3,000-$15,000 M | 37.88%
|
|
| <$1,000 M | 15.48%
|
|
| $15,000-$70,000 M | 3.92%
|
|
| > $70,000 M | 0.40%
|
Distributions
Distributions
-
Ex-Date: 12/20/2024
- Record Date
- 12/19/2024
- Payable Date
- 12/20/2024
- Income
- 0.4386
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.1419
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.580500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/15/2023
- Record Date
- 12/14/2023
- Payable Date
- 12/15/2023
- Income
- 0.3970
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.397000000
-
Ex-Date: 12/16/2022
- Record Date
- 12/15/2022
- Payable Date
- 12/16/2022
- Income
- 0.2281
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.3306
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.558700000
-
Ex-Date: 12/17/2021
- Record Date
- 12/16/2021
- Payable Date
- 12/17/2021
- Income
- 0.4052
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0208
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.4220
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.848000000
-
Ex-Date: 12/18/2020
- Record Date
- 12/17/2020
- Payable Date
- 12/18/2020
- Income
- 0.2713
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.271300000
-
Ex-Date: 12/20/2019
- Record Date
- 12/19/2019
- Payable Date
- 12/20/2019
- Income
- 0.3605
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.360500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/21/2018
- Record Date
- 12/20/2018
- Payable Date
- 12/21/2018
- Income
- 0.3007
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.3428
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.643500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/18/2017
- Record Date
- 12/15/2017
- Payable Date
- 12/18/2017
- Income
- 0.3409
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0886
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.1153
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.544800000
-
Ex-Date: 12/19/2016
- Record Date
- 12/16/2016
- Payable Date
- 12/19/2016
- Income
- 0.2855
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.285500000
-
Ex-Date: 12/21/2015
- Record Date
- 12/18/2015
- Payable Date
- 12/21/2015
- Income
- 0.2286
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.228600000
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Income | Short Term Capital Gain | Long Term Capital Gain | Return of Capital | Total Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | 12/19/2024 | 12/20/2024 | 0.4386 | 0.0000 | 0.1419 | -- | 0.580500000 | ||
| 12/15/2023 | 12/14/2023 | 12/15/2023 | 0.3970 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.397000000 | ||
| 12/16/2022 | 12/15/2022 | 12/16/2022 | 0.2281 | 0.0000 | 0.3306 | -- | 0.558700000 | ||
| 12/17/2021 | 12/16/2021 | 12/17/2021 | 0.4052 | 0.0208 | 0.4220 | -- | 0.848000000 | ||
| 12/18/2020 | 12/17/2020 | 12/18/2020 | 0.2713 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.271300000 | ||
| 12/20/2019 | 12/19/2019 | 12/20/2019 | 0.3605 | -- | -- | -- | 0.360500000 | ||
| 12/21/2018 | 12/20/2018 | 12/21/2018 | 0.3007 | -- | 0.3428 | -- | 0.643500000 | ||
| 12/18/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/18/2017 | 0.3409 | 0.0886 | 0.1153 | -- | 0.544800000 | ||
| 12/19/2016 | 12/16/2016 | 12/19/2016 | 0.2855 | -- | -- | -- | 0.285500000 | ||
| 12/21/2015 | 12/18/2015 | 12/21/2015 | 0.2286 | -- | -- | -- | 0.228600000 |
Documents
SFILX Prospectus and Other Regulatory Documents
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index Fund