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Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF(FNDA)
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FNDA
10/13/2026: FNDA (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
FNDA provides diversified exposure to the U.S. small-cap market by weighting companies based on fundamental factors like sales and cash flow rather than market capitalization. Its primary strength lies in its ability to tilt toward fundamentally sound companies, offering a valuation-conscious alternative to traditional passive indices. It is best used as a core small-cap holding for investors who favor a value-based strategy over pure market-weighting. Investors should be aware of high inherent small-cap volatility and potential periods of underperformance relative to growth-heavy benchmarks. The fund is ideal for long-term investors seeking consistent, factor-based exposure.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | FNDA's fundamental approach may lag pure-growth momentum during aggressive market cycles. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's rebalancing cycle does not prioritize momentum, making it a poor fit when signal remains positive for growth. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fundamental weighting methodology serves as a natural screen for value-oriented exposure. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While not a dividend fund, the fundamental selection process naturally includes profitable, dividend-paying companies. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap equities inherently carry higher volatility than large-cap or broad-market investments. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term oriented participant seeking small-cap exposure with a value-tilted, fundamental discipline.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors looking to diversify away from traditional market-cap-weighted small-cap exposure.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small-cap stocks are historically more volatile than large-cap peers. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General U.S. economic downturns disproportionately affect the small-cap sector. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund holds a broad basket of stocks, mitigating individual company risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The low expense ratio and efficient tracking make it cost-effective for long-term holders. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Some smaller constituents may have lower trading volume, though the ETF structure provides a liquidity buffer. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Fundamental screening removes companies with poor cash flow, improving average business quality. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FNDA exhibits high volatility characteristic of the small-cap asset class, though fundamental weighting slightly dampens this compared to aggressive growth indices.
Market Risk
The fund is subject to significant market risk; as a small-cap fund, it is more vulnerable to liquidity shocks and economic downturns than large-cap indices.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | U.S. Small-Cap Equities | 99.5 | This provides diversified exposure to smaller U.S. companies selected for fundamental strength rather than market size. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.5 | A small cash buffer is maintained for liquidity and to manage daily fund flows. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 22.18% | Avg. Invested days 69 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/13/2026 |
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