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Schwab is known for offering low-cost, broad-based ETFs that serve both core portfolio holdings and specialized investment strategies. Their 33-fund lineup spans multiple asset classes including bonds, equities, international markets, digital assets, and factor-based strategies, with a notable emphasis on dividend-focused funds like SCHD alongside core index options. The issuer emphasizes accessibility for individual investors through competitive expense ratios and a diverse range of fund families designed to support various investment objectives.
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Vanguard is known for offering low-cost, passively managed ETFs that emphasize broad market exposure and long-term investing. The company operates 175 ETFs across diverse fund families including Index, Bond, Equity, Dividend, Income, International, Factor, and ESG strategies, serving investors with various goals from core portfolio building to specialized income generation. Notable for its scale and popular tickers like VB (total U.S. small-cap), BND (total bond market), and VBIAX (international bonds), Vanguard focuses on providing comprehensive, index-based investment solutions with an emphasis on cost efficiency and accessibility.
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Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.
Total returns
SCHF has outpaced VEA over the trailing twelve months, posting a 28.69% total return against 27.83%. The lead holds up over 10 years too: SCHF has compounded at 10.14% a year, against 10.05% for VEA. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 16, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Nov 2009” measures every fund from November 3, 2009 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
SCHF (Schwab International Equity ETF) and VEA (Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF) are both dividend ETFs, but they take different approaches.
VEA offers the higher yield at 2.15% vs 1.22% for SCHF. A higher yield means more current income per dollar invested, though it may come with different risk characteristics.
VEA is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.05% compared to 0.06%.
They track different benchmarks: SCHF is linked to FTSE Developed ex US Index while VEA tracks FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index, which means their performance drivers differ.
VEA is the larger fund by assets ($223B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Deep dive
Yield & income
On a $10,000 investment, SCHF would generate roughly $10.17/month, while VEA would produce $17.92/month, at current distribution rates.
SCHF yield1.22%
VEA yield2.15%
Monthly diff on $10K$7.75
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, SCHF would cost approximately $60 in fees vs $50 for VEA (simplified, not compounded). The $10.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
SCHF ER0.06%
VEA ER0.05%
Strategy & risk
SCHF tracks FTSE Developed ex US Index with an index approach, while VEA tracks FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index with an international approach. Beta is 1.03 for SCHF and 0.97 for VEA, indicating VEA is less volatile relative to the market.
SCHF beta1.03
VEA beta0.97
Fund details
SCHF is managed by Schwab (launched 11/03/2009) with $65.8B in assets. VEA is managed by Vanguard (launched 07/20/2007) with $223B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SCHF or VEA better for dividend income?
It depends on your goals. VEA currently offers the higher distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.
What is the difference between SCHF and VEA?
SCHF (Schwab International Equity ETF) tracks FTSE Developed ex US Index with an index approach, while VEA (Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF) tracks FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index with an international approach. They are issued by Schwab and Vanguard respectively.
Can I hold both SCHF and VEA?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, SCHF or VEA?
SCHF has an expense ratio of 0.06% while VEA charges 0.05%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in SCHF vs VEA generate?
At current rates, $10,000 in SCHF would generate roughly $10.17 per month ($122.00 annually). The same in VEA would produce about $17.92 per month ($215.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, SCHF or VEA?
SCHF has outpaced VEA over the trailing twelve months, posting a 28.69% total return against 27.83%. The lead holds up over 10 years too: SCHF has compounded at 10.14% a year, against 10.05% for VEA. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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