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Schwab International Bond ETF ()
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(as of Nov 13)
Best Performing in Global Bond-USD Hedged Over the Last Year
| 4.7% | iShares Global Govt Bd USD Hdg Act ETF (GGOV) |
| 1.0% | Avantis Credit ETF (AVGB) |
| 0.9% | Franklin International Aggregate Bd ETF (FLIA) |
| 0.5% | iShares Core International Aggt Bd ETF (IAGG) |
| 0.4% | Global Bond-USD Hedged () |
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Schwab International Bond ETF Overview
Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN) is a passively managed Taxable Bond Global Bond-USD Hedged exchange-traded fund (ETF). Schwab ETFs launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the total return of an index comprising of international, non-U.S. dollar denominated investment grade debt securities.
The fund invests in normal circumstances primarily invests in securities that are included in the ICE Global Broad Market Excluding-USD RIC Capped Free-Float Index (USD Hedged). The index measures the performance of investment grade debt publicly issued in global and eurobond markets, including sovereign, quasi-government, corporate, securitized and collateralized securities.
About Schwab International Bond ETF (SCIN)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.03 years: Steven Hung (2026) and Matthew Hastings (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: ICE Gbl Brd Mkt X-Usd RIC Cap FF TR HUSD index with a weighting of 100%. Schwab International Bond ETF has 483 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 6.7% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Schwab International Bond ETF is part of the Fixed Income global asset class and is within the Taxable Bond ETF group. Schwab International Bond ETF has 95.3% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 0.0% There is 0.0% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 98.5% (3.3% domestic bond, 95.3% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Schwab International Bond ETF has 1.5% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $25 million in total assets, which is below the $7 billion average for the Global Bond-USD Hedged category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
SCIN Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Schwab International Bond ETF expense ratio is low compared to funds in the Global Bond-USD Hedged category. Schwab International Bond ETF has an expense ratio of 0.06%, which is 73% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Schwab International Bond ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 28% for the Global Bond-USD Hedged category.
Recently, in the month of October 2026, Schwab International Bond ETF returned 0.0%, which earned it a grade of NA, as the Global Bond-USD Hedged category had an average return of 1.5%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Schwab International Bond ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 4.16% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income monthly and its capital gains annually.
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SCIN Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 10/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| SCIN Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| SCIN Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Global Bond-USD Hedged Avg | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 5.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SCIN Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| SCIN Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
SCIN Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 10/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| SCIN Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| SCIN Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Global Bond-USD Hedged Avg | 0.5% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 7.8% | -10.5% | -1.7% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| SCIN Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 25 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 25 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.06% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | ICE Gbl Brd Mkt X-Usd RIC Cap FF TR HUSD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Monthly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.0 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.0 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Hung Steven (2026), Hastings Matthew (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 10/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 483 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 6.7% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 95.3% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 3.3% |
| Foreign Bond: | 95.3% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.5% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Schwab ETFs |
| Phone Number: | 877-824-5615 |
| Website: | www.csimfunds.com. |
| Inception Date: | October 21, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.06% (Rating: Low) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.22% |
