Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHO)
| Assets | $11.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.03% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 483.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.99 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | +0.62% |
| Volume | 2,550,713 |
| Open | 24.36 |
| Previous Close | 24.35 |
| Day's Range | 24.34 - 24.36 |
| 52-Week Low | 24.06 |
| 52-Week High | 24.47 |
| Beta | 0.05 |
| Holdings | 97 |
| Inception Date | Aug 5, 2010 |
About SCHO
Fund Home PageThe Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF (SCHO) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in investment grade fixed income. The fund tracks a market-value-weighted index of debt issued by the US Treasury, excluding STRIPS, with remaining maturity of 1-3 years. SCHO was launched on Aug 5, 2010 and is issued by Charles Schwab.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.072 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.0863 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.0762 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.0798 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.0896 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.0787 | Jul 8, 2025 |
News
Short-Term Treasuries: My Pick Is VGSH Over SCHO
Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF (VGSH) and Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO) are both rated Buy for short-term U.S. Treasury exposure. VGSH is slightly superior due to its better liquidity, ...
SCHO: A Dovish Fed Has Changed Things
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF offers short-duration Treasury exposure but faces a shifting macro environment as rate cuts accelerate. It has underperformed intermediate and long-duration peers t...
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SCHO offers a compelling short-term Treasury exposure with enough rate sensitivity for tactical positioning amid evolving Fed policy. Wage-price spiral risks remain low, and labor market dynamics sugg...
SCHO: The Case For Rotating Out Of Short-Duration Treasuries
SCHO offers stability and low costs but faces yield curve headwinds, making it less attractive than ultrashort or long-duration Treasuries for income. The Fed is expected to cut rates later in 2025, w...
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SCHO: A Low-Risk, High-Yield Pick To Boost Your Dividend Portfolio's Stability
SCHO presently offers investors a Dividend Yield [TTM] of 4.16%, indicating that it can help you generate income. The ETF's low annualized volatility of 1.93% indicates that you can significantly redu...
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SCHO: A Safe Bet In Times Of Change
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U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Short/Intermediate Investment Grade Funds Have Yet To Report A Weekly Outflow In 2024
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The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF has been popular among investors during the Fed's rate hike cycle, but its positioning may not be worth it now. SCHO offers a low-cost way to gain exposure to s...
Schwab Asset Management Reduces Fees on Two Fixed Income ETFs, Pricing Its Entire Fixed Income Lineup at Three Basis Points
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