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Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: FNDB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 13.99% | Avg. Invested days 55 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.99 | 52 Weeks Range 19.86 - 24.40 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 19.86 - 24.40 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) seeks to track the RAFI US Broad Market Index, which selects and weights securities based on fundamental measures rather than market capitalization. It aims to provide broad market exposure with a value-oriented tilt.
Reputation and Reliability
Schwab is a well-established and reputable financial services firm with a long history of providing investment products and services.
Management Expertise
Schwab Asset Management has extensive experience in managing index-based investment products, including ETFs, with a large team of experienced professionals.
Investment Objective
Goal
The primary investment goal of FNDB is to track the performance, before fees and expenses, of the RAFI US Broad Market Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: FNDB tracks the RAFI US Broad Market Index, which uses fundamental factors (sales, cash flow, dividends, and book value) to select and weight securities.
Composition The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of U.S. equities across various sectors, weighted based on fundamental measures rather than market capitalization.
Market Position
Market Share: FNDB's market share represents a portion of the broader U.S. equity ETF market, but is not a market leader.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 11680000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- IVV
- VTI
- SPY
- IWB
Competitive Landscape
The ETF market for broad U.S. equity exposure is highly competitive, dominated by market-cap weighted funds. FNDB's fundamental weighting approach differentiates it from competitors like IVV, SPY and VTI. While market-cap ETFs offer simplicity and low cost, FNDB aims for potentially better long-term returns by overweighting undervalued companies based on fundamental metrics but it comes with higher expense ratio.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data should be gathered from official fund factsheets and financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison requires tracking the RAFI US Broad Market Index and comparing FNDB's performance against it.
Expense Ratio: 0.04
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
FNDB's average trading volume is moderate, indicating reasonable liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically narrow, reflecting sufficient liquidity for trading.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, interest rates, inflation, and overall market sentiment can affect FNDB's performance.
Growth Trajectory
FNDB's growth depends on its ability to attract investors seeking a fundamental-weighted approach, and long-term performance of the fundamental strategy.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
FNDB's competitive advantage lies in its fundamental weighting approach, which aims to outperform market-cap-weighted indexes over the long term by selecting and weighting stocks based on fundamental factors rather than market capitalization. This differentiates it from many broad market ETFs. The RAFI index methodology is designed to identify companies with strong fundamentals that may be undervalued by the market. It offers a value tilt and may be more resilient during market downturns compared to traditional market-cap weighted indexes.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
FNDB's volatility is generally comparable to the broad U.S. equity market.
Market Risk
FNDB is subject to market risk, including the potential for declines in equity values due to economic downturns, geopolitical events, and other factors.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
FNDB is suitable for investors seeking broad U.S. equity exposure with a value-oriented approach.
Market Risk
FNDB is suitable for long-term investors who believe in fundamental investing and are willing to accept potential tracking error compared to market-cap-weighted indexes.
Summary
The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF (FNDB) offers broad U.S. equity exposure using a fundamental weighting methodology. This ETF tracks the RAFI US Broad Market Index, aiming to outperform market-cap-weighted indexes over the long term. It is suitable for long-term investors seeking a value-oriented approach and diversification across the U.S. equity market. However, investors should be aware of the potential for tracking error and consider the ETF's expense ratio compared to market-cap-weighted alternatives.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Schwab Asset Management
- FactSet
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share data is approximate and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The fund will invest at least 90% of its net assets in stocks included in the index. The index measures the performance of the constituent companies by fundamental overall company scores (scores), which are created using as the universe the U.S. companies in the RAFI Global Equity Investable Universe. It may invest up to 10% of its net assets in securities not included in the index.
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