Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund
Summary
Objective
The fund seeks long-term capital growth.
Highlights
- An actively managed fund that is designed to offer potential for long-term performance that will exceed that of the Russell 2000® Index
- A convenient way to gain broad exposure to small-cap equity stocks
- Seeks to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted excess return through a disciplined investment process that uses Schwab Equity Ratings® as one of several inputs*
- An experienced portfolio management team evaluates securities on five components: growth, quality, sentiment, stability, and valuation
Fund Details
Fund Profile
| Fund Inception | 07/01/2003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets As of 07/01/2025
|
07/01/2025 | $599,452,927.89 |
| Index Name | Russell 2000 Index | |
| Shares Outstanding As of 07/01/2025
|
07/01/2025 | 31,223,248 |
| NAV As of 07/01/2025
|
07/01/2025 | $19.20 |
| Total Holdings As of 03/31/2025
|
03/31/2025 | 354 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 106.75% |
| Morningstar Category | Small Blend | |
| Management Style | Active |
Yields
| SEC Yield (30 Day) As of 06/30/2025
|
06/30/2025 | -- |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Yield (TTM) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 0.29% |
Fees & Minimum
| Gross Expense Ratio † | 1.080% | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Expense Ratio † | 1.080% |
Fund Characteristics
| Weighted Average Market Capitalization As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | $4.38B |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Earnings Ratio As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 15.93 |
| Price to Book Ratio As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 1.98 |
| Price to Cash Flow As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 7.36 |
| Return on Equity As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 11.46% |
| Alpha (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 0.97 |
| Beta vs. Benchmark (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 0.96 |
| R Squared (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 98.10 |
| Sharpe Ratio (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 0.06 |
| Standard Deviation (3 Yr) As of 05/31/2025
|
05/31/2025 | 22.36% |
Performance
Total Return
Monthly
-
SWSCX
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.34
- 3 Month
- -4.02
- YTD
- -6.54
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -1.60
- 3 Year
- +6.08
- 5 Year
- +13.42
- 10 Year
- +6.69
- Inception
- +9.39
-
Small Blend (Morningstar Category)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.25
- 3 Month
- -3.98
- YTD
- -5.99
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.21
- 3 Year
- +5.34
- 5 Year
- +11.52
- 10 Year
- +6.97
-
Russell 2000 Index (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +5.34
- 3 Month
- -4.10
- YTD
- -6.85
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.19
- 3 Year
- +5.03
- 5 Year
- +9.64
- 10 Year
- +6.64
| Description | Cumulative Returns (%) | Annualized Returns (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SWSCX | +5.34 | -4.02 | -6.54 | -1.60 | +6.08 | +13.42 | +6.69 | +9.39 | |
| Small Blend (Morningstar Category) | +5.25 | -3.98 | -5.99 | +0.21 | +5.34 | +11.52 | +6.97 | ||
| Russell 2000 Index (Index) | +5.34 | -4.10 | -6.85 | +1.19 | +5.03 | +9.64 | +6.64 | ||
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
-
SWSCX
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -4.73
- 3 Year
- +2.74
- 5 Year
- +16.78
- 10 Year
- +6.36
- Inception
- +9.32
-
Small Blend (Morningstar Category)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -3.54
- 3 Year
- +2.02
- 5 Year
- +15.28
- 10 Year
- +6.64
-
Russell 2000 Index (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -4.01
- 3 Year
- +0.52
- 5 Year
- +13.27
- 10 Year
- +6.30
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SWSCX | -4.73 | +2.74 | +16.78 | +6.36 | +9.32 | |
| Small Blend (Morningstar Category) | -3.54 | +2.02 | +15.28 | +6.64 | ||
| Russell 2000 Index (Index) | -4.01 | +0.52 | +13.27 | +6.30 | ||
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
SWSCX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -7.61
- 3 Year
- +0.93
- 5 Year
- +14.91
- 10 Year
- +4.11
- Inception
- +7.61
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -0.53
- 3 Year
- +2.14
- 5 Year
- +13.54
- 10 Year
- +4.52
- Inception
- +7.47
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.18
- 3 Year
- +1.83
- 5 Year
- +1.65
- 10 Year
- +2.19
- Inception
- +1.62
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | -7.61 | +0.93 | +14.91 | +4.11 | +7.61 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | -0.53 | +2.14 | +13.54 | +4.52 | +7.47 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +3.18 | +1.83 | +1.65 | +2.19 | +1.62 | |
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).
Small Blend NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -5.36
- 3 Year
- +0.66
- 5 Year
- +13.44
- 10 Year
- +4.78
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -1.58
- 3 Year
- +1.30
- 5 Year
- +11.93
- 10 Year
- +4.81
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.47
- 3 Year
- +1.23
- 5 Year
- +1.52
- 10 Year
- +1.70
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | -5.36 | +0.66 | +13.44 | +4.78 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | -1.58 | +1.30 | +11.93 | +4.81 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.47 | +1.23 | +1.52 | +1.70 | ||
Post-Liquidation
SWSCX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -7.61
- 3 Year
- +0.93
- 5 Year
- +14.91
- 10 Year
- +4.11
- Inception
- +7.61
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -0.53
- 3 Year
- +2.14
- 5 Year
- +13.54
- 10 Year
- +4.52
- Inception
- +7.47
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.18
- 3 Year
- +1.83
- 5 Year
- +1.65
- 10 Year
- +2.19
- Inception
- +1.62
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | -7.61 | +0.93 | +14.91 | +4.11 | +7.61 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | -0.53 | +2.14 | +13.54 | +4.52 | +7.47 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +3.18 | +1.83 | +1.65 | +2.19 | +1.62 | |
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).
Small Blend NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -5.36
- 3 Year
- +0.66
- 5 Year
- +13.44
- 10 Year
- +4.78
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- -1.58
- 3 Year
- +1.30
- 5 Year
- +11.93
- 10 Year
- +4.81
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +1.47
- 3 Year
- +1.23
- 5 Year
- +1.52
- 10 Year
- +1.70
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | -5.36 | +0.66 | +13.44 | +4.78 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | -1.58 | +1.30 | +11.93 | +4.81 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +1.47 | +1.23 | +1.52 | +1.70 | ||
Cumulative Growth of a $10,000 Investment
| SWSCX (Fund) | $19,206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Small Blend (Morningstar Category) | $18,828 | |
| Russell 2000® Index (Index) | $19,094 | |
| Worst Three Months Return (12/31/2019 - 3/31/2020) | -33.91 | |
| Best Three Months Return (10/31/2020 - 1/31/2021) | +30.67 |
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
-
USD
- Name
- US DOLLAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 2.94%
- Market Value
- $16.2M
-
BMI
- Name
- BADGER METER INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.17%
- Market Value
- $6.4M
-
HWC
- Name
- HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.17%
- Market Value
- $6.4M
-
JXN
- Name
- JACKSON FINANCIAL INC CLASS A
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.10%
- Market Value
- $6.1M
-
SFM
- Name
- SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.10%
- Market Value
- $6.0M
-
TRMK
- Name
- TRUSTMARK CORP
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.08%
- Market Value
- $6.0M
-
ENVA
- Name
- ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.06%
- Market Value
- $5.8M
-
AAT
- Name
- AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST REIT INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.03%
- Market Value
- $5.7M
-
ACT
- Name
- ENACT HOLDINGS INC
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.02%
- Market Value
- $5.6M
-
ABCB
- Name
- AMERIS BANCORP
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.01%
- Market Value
- $5.6M
| Symbol | Name | Percent of Assets (%) | Market Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | US DOLLAR | 2.94%
|
$16.2M | ||
| BMI | BADGER METER INC | 1.17%
|
$6.4M | ||
| HWC | HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP | 1.17%
|
$6.4M | ||
| JXN | JACKSON FINANCIAL INC CLASS A | 1.10%
|
$6.1M | ||
| SFM | SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET INC | 1.10%
|
$6.0M | ||
| TRMK | TRUSTMARK CORP | 1.08%
|
$6.0M | ||
| ENVA | ENOVA INTERNATIONAL INC | 1.06%
|
$5.8M | ||
| AAT | AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST REIT INC | 1.03%
|
$5.7M | ||
| ACT | ENACT HOLDINGS INC | 1.02%
|
$5.6M | ||
| ABCB | AMERIS BANCORP | 1.01%
|
$5.6M |
Sectors
| Sector | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Financials | 19.22%
|
|
| Health Care | 18.65%
|
|
| Industrials | 17.25%
|
|
| Information Technology | 13.29%
|
|
| Consumer Discretionary | 8.89%
|
|
| Real Estate | 7.40%
|
|
| Energy | 4.19%
|
|
| Materials | 3.45%
|
|
| Consumer Staples | 3.20%
|
|
| Communication Services | 2.39%
|
Allocations are subject to change.
Market Cap
| Market Cap | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000-$15,000 M | 52.05%
|
|
| $1,000-$3,000 M | 32.63%
|
|
| <$1,000 M | 13.26%
|
|
| $15,000-$70,000 M | 2.06%
|
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 97.06%
|
|
| Cash Investments | 2.94%
|
|
| Other | 0.00%
|
The percentage of assets as shown may not equal 100% due to unsettled trades.
Distributions
Distributions
-
Ex-Date: 12/17/2024
- Record Date
- 12/16/2024
- Payable Date
- 12/17/2024
- Income
- 0.0528
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.4153
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 2.2711
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 2.739200000
-
Ex-Date: 12/13/2023
- Record Date
- 12/12/2023
- Payable Date
- 12/13/2023
- Income
- 0.0726
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.072600000
-
Ex-Date: 12/14/2022
- Record Date
- 12/13/2022
- Payable Date
- 12/14/2022
- Income
- 0.0232
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 1.6784
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 1.701600000
-
Ex-Date: 12/16/2021
- Record Date
- 12/15/2021
- Payable Date
- 12/16/2021
- Income
- 0.0291
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 2.5608
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 2.589900000
-
Ex-Date: 12/16/2020
- Record Date
- 12/15/2020
- Payable Date
- 12/16/2020
- Income
- 0.0349
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 0.0000
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.034900000
-
Ex-Date: 12/18/2019
- Record Date
- 12/17/2019
- Payable Date
- 12/18/2019
- Income
- 0.0187
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.018700000
-
Ex-Date: 12/14/2018
- Record Date
- 12/13/2018
- Payable Date
- 12/14/2018
- Income
- 0.0096
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 1.7439
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 2.1052
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 3.858700000
-
Ex-Date: 12/08/2017
- Record Date
- 12/07/2017
- Payable Date
- 12/08/2017
- Income
- 0.0000
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.7711
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 2.2689
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 3.040000000
-
Ex-Date: 12/12/2016
- Record Date
- 12/09/2016
- Payable Date
- 12/12/2016
- Income
- 0.0897
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.089700000
-
Ex-Date: 12/10/2015
- Record Date
- 12/09/2015
- Payable Date
- 12/10/2015
- Income
- 0.0438
- Short Term Capital Gain
- 0.3541
- Long Term Capital Gain
- 2.1729
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 2.570800000
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Income | Short Term Capital Gain | Long Term Capital Gain | Return of Capital | Total Distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 12/17/2024 | 0.0528 | 0.4153 | 2.2711 | -- | 2.739200000 | ||
| 12/13/2023 | 12/12/2023 | 12/13/2023 | 0.0726 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.072600000 | ||
| 12/14/2022 | 12/13/2022 | 12/14/2022 | 0.0232 | 0.0000 | 1.6784 | -- | 1.701600000 | ||
| 12/16/2021 | 12/15/2021 | 12/16/2021 | 0.0291 | 0.0000 | 2.5608 | -- | 2.589900000 | ||
| 12/16/2020 | 12/15/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 0.0349 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | -- | 0.034900000 | ||
| 12/18/2019 | 12/17/2019 | 12/18/2019 | 0.0187 | -- | -- | -- | 0.018700000 | ||
| 12/14/2018 | 12/13/2018 | 12/14/2018 | 0.0096 | 1.7439 | 2.1052 | -- | 3.858700000 | ||
| 12/08/2017 | 12/07/2017 | 12/08/2017 | 0.0000 | 0.7711 | 2.2689 | -- | 3.040000000 | ||
| 12/12/2016 | 12/09/2016 | 12/12/2016 | 0.0897 | -- | -- | -- | 0.089700000 | ||
| 12/10/2015 | 12/09/2015 | 12/10/2015 | 0.0438 | 0.3541 | 2.1729 | -- | 2.570800000 |
Documents
SWSCX Prospectus and Other Regulatory Documents
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fund
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