Is Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ETF (FNDC) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Foreign Small/Mid Value ETF category of the market, the Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ETF (FNDC) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 08/13/2013.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

FNDC: Factor-Based Ex-U.S. Small Cap ETF Lagging Its Peers

Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF implements the RAFI methodology in an ex-US developed small cap universe. FNDC is overweight in Japan and heavy in industrials, but well-diversified across a large number of companies. Over the last few years, FNDC has lagged a number of factor-based ETFs in the same universe.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 30, 2024

Schwab Asset Management Announces Index and Fund Name Changes to Its Fundamental Index ETF and Mutual Fund Family

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Asset Management®, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, today announced index and fund name changes for the Schwab Fundamental Index* ETF and mutual fund suite, effective on or about June 21, 2024. Shareholders in the ETFs and mutual funds do not need to take any action. The changes are part of Schwab Asset Management's continual review of its product set to refine and enhance its product line-up. A total of 12 Schwab Fundamental I.

Business Wire • Mar 13, 2024

International Small-Cap Equities: Poised To Outperform

Although they've performed well for decades, international small caps have been out of favor for at least 10 years.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 6, 2020