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Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF(FNDA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FNDA
09/11/2026: FNDA (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
FNDA provides diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap stocks by weighting them based on fundamental metrics like sales and cash flow rather than market capitalization. Its main strengths include a disciplined rules-based strategy, low expense ratio, and the backing of Charles Schwab. The fund is best used as a long-term 'factor tilt' within a diversified equity portfolio to potentially enhance returns over pure cap-weighted indices. Key risks involve the inherent volatility of small-cap stocks and potential underperformance during growth-led market rallies. It is most suitable for investors comfortable with equity market volatility who seek to avoid the concentration risks of traditional indices.
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 value-oriented fundamental methodology may underperform during aggressive growth-led market rallies. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fundamental weighting approach does not prioritize price momentum, making it less suitable for purely momentum-based strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The fund's focus on fundamental metrics like cash flow and earnings inherently aligns with value-investing principles. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Mixed fit | While it considers dividends in its weighting, it is primarily a growth-and-value equity vehicle rather than a dedicated income product. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap stocks are inherently more volatile than large-caps, making this unsuitable for conservative low-risk portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term participant looking to capture the small-cap risk premium while mitigating the overvaluation risks of market-cap weighting.
Suitability
Best suited for long-term investors incorporating smart-beta strategies into their core-satellite equity portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small-cap stocks are historically more sensitive to market downturns and economic cycle shifts. |
| Market risk | Medium / high | General market sell-offs typically impact small-cap valuations more significantly than larger counterparts. |
| Concentration | Medium | The fund is diversified across many holdings, but sector concentration can occur based on fundamental criteria. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund maintains a low expense ratio and has historically tracked its index with minimal deviation. |
| Liquidity | Low | While the ETF is liquid, individual small-cap stocks can face liquidity challenges in stress events. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | Fundamental weighting focuses on established metrics, potentially screening out speculative companies. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FNDA typically exhibits high volatility consistent with the small-cap equity asset class.
Market Risk
Primary risks include systematic market risk, small-cap liquidity risk, and sector-specific concentration.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market capitalization | U.S. Small-Cap Equities | 98.5 | This provides broad exposure to smaller U.S. companies selected by fundamental metrics rather than market size. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | Small residual cash position held for daily operational liquidity and dividend distributions. |
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 20.2% | Avg. Invested days 68 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/11/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 13, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $8.96B |
| Issuer | Schwab ETFs |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.12% |
| Inception | Aug 15, 2013 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +16.10% |
| 1 Year | +15.76% |
| 3 Year | +14.96% |
| 5 Year | +8.19% |
| 10 Year | +10.65% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 14.37% |
| 3Y Volatility | 18.02% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0.59 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 3 / 5 |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 TR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Small Cap | 49.47% |
| Micro Cap | 38.22% |
| Mid Cap | 10.64% |
| Large Cap | 1.30% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 18.33% |
| Financial Services | 15.83% |
| Technology | 14.72% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 12.49% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 14.76x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.87x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.03x |
| Holdings Turnover | 24.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Lumentum Holdings | 0.56% |
| Compass | 0.43% |
| Victoria's Secret & | 0.41% |
| Delek US Energy | 0.41% |
| Par Pacific Holdings | 0.38% |
Upturn AI Summary
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