SCHZ: A Modest Bet On Lower Rates Is Reasonable

Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF offers low fees, broad investment-grade exposure, and intermediate duration, making it a solid long-term diversifier. SCHZ has outperformed long-duration peers like TLT with lower volatility, but current conditions favor even shorter-duration instruments such as CLIP. Despite intermediate bonds' advantages, short-duration ETFs like CLIP offer similar yields with less risk in the current rate environment.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2025

SCHZ: Tariffs More Moderate Than Expected

There is dissent in the FOMC, with traditionally cautious members around inflation indicating that it's time to cut. With mixed but ultimately positive underlying macro data, we are inclined to agree as copper tariff threats are gutted and trade deals mean tariffs discounted from Liberation Day levels. We think CPI figures get better from here on out as well as we continue to benefit from lower energy prices, not riled up by Middle East tensions.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 31, 2025

Schwab Asset Management Announces ETF Share Splits

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Asset Management®, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, today announced forward share splits on 20 Schwab ETFs. Forward ETF share splits increase the number of shares outstanding and decrease the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share. The share splits will not change the total value of a shareholder's investment. The ETF share splits will apply to shareholders of record as of the close of US markets on October 9, 2024, payable after the.

Business Wire • Sep 25, 2024

SCHZ: A One-Stop Shop Bond Solution

Bonds are becoming more attractive as the Fed is done hiking rates, making the Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF™ worth considering. The SCHZ ETF has a low-cost structure with an expense ratio of just 0.03%, making it a cost-effective option for investors. The ETF offers broad diversification, passive management, and transparency, but carries risks such as interest rate, credit, inflation, and concentration risk.

Seeking Alpha • May 3, 2024

A Strong December Jobs Gain Rekindles Inflation Jitters, SCHZ A Hold

U.S. economy adds 216k jobs in December, beating expectations. The unemployment rate remains unchanged at 3.7%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 5, 2024

SCHZ: Not A Lot Of Value To Be Had

Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF has had a flat return over the past year, underperforming other investment options. Rising yields on treasuries have been the main reason for SCHZ's underperformance. Despite the risks, treasuries remain in demand, which could limit downside risk and potentially drive gains in the future.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 29, 2023

Schwab Asset Management Reduces Fees on Two Fixed Income ETFs, Pricing Its Entire Fixed Income Lineup at Three Basis Points

WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Schwab Asset Management™, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation and the fifth-largest provider1 of ETFs, today announced the reduction of operating expense ratios for the Schwab High Yield Bond ETF (SCYB) and the Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP), bringing the fees for Schwab Asset Management's entire lineup of fixed income ETFs to only three basis points. All of Schwab Asset Management's fixed income ETFs are now among the lowest-priced ETFs in.

Business Wire • Sep 25, 2023

SCHZ: The Problems With Bonds Continue Into Q4

Inflation continues to hammer fixed-income products, SCHZ included. While building positions in bonds now is starting to look a lot more attractive as yields rise, further downside exists if the Fed reiterates its rate-hiking cycle (as it has indicated).

Seeking Alpha • Oct 1, 2022

Schwab Shaves Prices On Fixed Income ETFs

The single basis point cuts will take effect as of July 1.

ETFcom • Jun 22, 2022

Charles Schwab Reduces Fees on 7 Passive ETFs and 3 Active Mutual Funds

Schwab Asset Management today announced that it would reduce the operating expense ratios of 10 passively managed ETFs and actively managed mutual funds. “We continually review our cost-effective product suite to find new opportunities to lower expenses for investors,” said David Botset, managing director, head of equity product management and innovation at Schwab Asset Management.

ETF Trends • Jun 21, 2022