Schwab International Equity ETF(SCHF · ETF)

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SCHF $28.58
Snapshot
$28.58
52-Week Range
$22.85 – $28.68
YTD
+17.32%
IV Rank (30D)
0.86
Straddle Price
$1.35
P/C Vol Ratio
1.24
Info

Schwab International Equity ETF (SCHF) ETF

Exchange
ARCX
Inception
2009-11-03
Has Options
Yes
ETF Profile
holdings as of 2026-08-31
Holdings
1482
AUM
$62.9B
Provider
Nport
Inception
2009-11-03
Exchange
ARCX
Data As Of
2026-08-31
Expense Ratio
Dividend Yield
2.95%
Distribution
Semi-Annual
Recent distributions
Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Type
2026-06-24 2026-06-29 $0.1650 CD
2025-12-11 2025-12-16 $0.6780 CD
2025-06-25 2025-06-30 $0.1436 CD
2024-12-13 2024-12-18 $0.4217 CD
2024-06-26 2024-07-01 $0.3625 CD
2023-12-06 2023-12-11 $0.7038 CD
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings
top 50 of 1482 holdings
Symbol Name Weight % Asset Class Country
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 2.41% Equity (common) KR
ASML Holding NV 1.95% Equity (common) NL
SK hynix Inc 1.36% Equity (common) KR
Roche Holding AG 1.14% Equity (common) CH
Novartis AG 1.11% Equity (common) CH
HSBC Holdings PLC 1.10% Equity (common) GB
AstraZeneca PLC 1.07% Equity (common) GB
Nestle SA 0.94% Equity (common) CH
Toyota Motor Corp 0.89% Equity (common) JP
Shell PLC 0.81% Equity (common) GB
RY Royal Bank of Canada 0.81% Equity (common) CA
Siemens AG 0.73% Equity (common) DE
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc 0.71% Equity (common) JP
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 0.71% Equity (common) AU
SAP SE 0.71% Equity (common) DE
BHP Group Ltd 0.69% Equity (common) AU
Banco Santander SA 0.64% Equity (common) ES
Schneider Electric SE 0.60% Equity (common) FR
Allianz SE 0.59% Equity (common) DE
TD Toronto-Dominion Bank/The 0.56% Equity (common) CA
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 0.56% Equity (common) FR
Iberdrola SA 0.55% Equity (common) ES
Unilever PLC 0.54% Equity (common) GB
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC 0.52% Equity (common) GB
ABB Ltd 0.50% Equity (common) CH
Hitachi Ltd 0.50% Equity (common) JP
Siemens Energy AG 0.50% Equity (common) DE
SHOP Shopify Inc 0.50% Equity (common) CA
TotalEnergies SE 0.50% Equity (common) FR
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc 0.48% Equity (common) JP
Sony Group Corp 0.48% Equity (common) JP
Deutsche Telekom AG 0.48% Equity (common) DE
Safran SA 0.48% Equity (common) FR
British American Tobacco PLC 0.45% Equity (common) GB
UBS Group AG 0.45% Equity (common) CH
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA 0.45% Equity (common) ES
UniCredit SpA 0.44% Equity (common) IT
Airbus SE 0.43% Equity (common) NL
Advantest Corp 0.43% Equity (common) JP
AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd 0.43% Equity (common) CA
Tokyo Electron Ltd 0.42% Equity (common) JP
Air Liquide SA 0.41% Equity (common) FR
Novo Nordisk A/S 0.41% Equity (common) DK
GSK PLC 0.40% Equity (common) GB
AIA Group Ltd 0.40% Equity (common) HK
ENB Enbridge Inc 0.39% Equity (common) CA
BNP Paribas SA 0.38% Equity (common) FR
Mizuho Financial Group Inc 0.38% Equity (common) JP
Mitsubishi Corp 0.38% Equity (common) JP
Zurich Insurance Group AG 0.37% Equity (common) CH
Geographic Breakdown
Chart
Seasonality
MonthAvg ReturnYears of Data
Jan +0.69% 17
Feb +0.58% 17
Mar +0.09% 17
Apr +1.94% 17
May -0.66% 17
Jun -0.41% 17
Jul +1.78% 17
Aug -1.10% 17
Sep -0.32% 17
Oct +0.98% 16
Nov +1.78% 17
Dec -1.50% 17
Technical Indicators

Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.

Trend Indicators
  • SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
  • EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
  • MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
  • ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
  • +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
  • RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
  • Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
  • Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.

Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.

Volume & Volatility
  • Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
  • OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
  • Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
  • ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
  • HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.

Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →

Trend Indicators

SMA 20: $28.33
SMA 50: $27.78
SMA 200: $26.23
Current: $28.58
EMA 12: $28.31
EMA 26: $28.15
MACD: 0.1601 | Signal: -0.0240
BULLISH
ADX (14): 12.41
RANGE
+DI: 31.05
−DI: 22.94

Momentum Oscillators

RSI (14): 59.12
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 67.33
Stoch %D: 43.71
Williams %R: -5.88

Volume & Volatility

BB Upper: $28.70
BB Lower: $27.96
NEUTRAL
OBV: 176,752,579
Vol SMA 20: 6,632,125
Vol ROC: 24.52%
ATR: $0.29
True Range: $0.25
HV 20: 11.4%
HV 30: 14.5%
HV 60: 17.5%

Data Summary

Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-09-09T00:00:00 – 2026-09-04T00:00:00
AI Analysis

LLM Stock Analysis Report

SYMBOL: SCHF

Executive Summary Overall assessment: NEUTRAL with confidence level (6/10) Key drivers: Technical indicators suggest a range-bound market, while recent news headlines highlight positive sentiment. Primary risks: Volatility amplification and potential breakouts above or below the current trading range.

Investment thesis: SCHF appears to be in a consolidation phase, with technical signals indicating a mix of bullish and bearish momentum. Recent news highlights positive sentiment, but volatility remains elevated, making it essential to consider risk management strategies.

Recent news sentiment impact: Positive sentiment from recent headlines (average sentiment score: 2/3) has contributed to the stock's stability within its current trading range.

Technical Analysis

Trend Direction: Range-bound in the short-term (1-4 weeks), with a potential uptrend emerging in the medium-term (1-3 months).

Support/Resistance Levels:

  • Lower Bollinger Band: $27.96
  • Upper Bollinger Band: $28.70

Momentum Signals:

  • RSI interpretation: Neutral (59.12)
  • MACD signal: Bullish momentum, but the MACD is still below its signal line.
  • Bollinger Bands position: Squeeze, indicating a potential breakout.

Volume Analysis: Volume trends suggest institutional interest and buying pressure, with volume rate of change at 24.52%.

News & Sentiment Analysis

Recent Headlines Summary: Positive sentiment from recent headlines emphasizes the fund's performance, highlighting its ability to build $1 million portfolios.

Sentiment Assessment: Aggregate news sentiment is positive (average score: 2/3), indicating a generally optimistic outlook for SCHF.

Catalyst Identification: No specific earnings or regulatory catalysts are immediately apparent, but potential breakouts above or below the current trading range could trigger significant moves.

Market Narrative: Technical signals suggest a mix of bullish and bearish momentum, while recent news highlights positive sentiment. This mix may continue to characterize SCHF's performance in the near-term.

Risk & Volatility Assessment

Beta Interpretation: Beta is 1.09 (above average), indicating a high level of volatility amplification relative to SPY.

Volatility Regime: Current volatility is above historical levels, making it essential to consider risk management strategies.

Options Market Signals: IV rank is low (0.9%), indicating historically low volatility. Options market pricing suggests a $1.35 move by expiration, which could be amplified due to the fund's high beta.

Downside Protection: Support levels are established at the lower Bollinger Band ($27.96), and risk management strategies should focus on these levels to limit potential losses.

Market Context & Positioning

Sector Performance: SCHF is outperforming its sector (average return: 4.5%) over the past quarter.

Institutional Activity: Volume trends suggest institutional interest and buying pressure, with volume rate of change at 24.52%.

Correlation Analysis: Correlation with SPY is 0.79, indicating a relatively strong positive relationship.

Relative Valuation: SCHF's trading range suggests a neutral valuation, as it oscillates between support and resistance levels.

Key Levels & Action Items

Critical Price Levels:

  • Lower Bollinger Band: $27.96
  • Upper Bollinger Band: $28.70

Breakout/Breakdown Levels: Breakouts above or below the current trading range could trigger significant moves, making it essential to monitor these levels.

Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No specific earnings or regulatory catalysts are immediately apparent, but potential breakouts above or below the current trading range could trigger significant moves.

Risk Management: Stop-loss levels should be set at the lower Bollinger Band ($27.96) to limit potential losses. Position sizing considerations will depend on individual risk tolerance and market expectations.

Generated
News
Options Activity
IV Rank (30D)
0.86
IV Rank (7D)
34.97
Avg IV
26.1%
Straddle (30D)
$1.35
Straddle (7D)
$0.93
P/C Volume
1.24
Spread Scanner GPU

Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →

Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)

score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.

Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)

RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.

Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
  • RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
  • MACD crossover + histogram trend
  • Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
  • Stochastic %K <20 / >80
  • Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
  • Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
  • Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
  • BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
  • IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
  • IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
  • Min open interest across all legs
  • OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05

score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →

Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.

Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.

Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Metric:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol points

How much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.

  • Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
  • Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
  • Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
  • Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each side

Which side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.

  • Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
  • Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
  • Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
  • Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together

Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:

  • High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
  • Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
  • Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —
30 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —

Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.

Volatility Surface

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Volatility Smile

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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Beta (1Y vs SPY)
1.09
Correlation (SPY)
79.3%
0.63
Ann. Volatility
17.6%
SPY Volatility
12.8%

Above average volatility - stock moves with market amplification

Beta & Alpha Over Time
Constituent Performance

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Constituents
Symbol Name Weight % Price 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month