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Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX)

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08/14/2025: FNDX (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit 17.52%
Avg. Invested days 57
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Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.97
52 Weeks Range 20.32 - 24.83
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.32 - 24.83
Updated Date 06/30/2025

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Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF

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ETF Overview

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The Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX) seeks to track the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index. It focuses on large-cap U.S. companies, using fundamental factors like sales, cash flow, book value and dividends to weight its holdings, rather than market capitalization. The investment strategy is to provide exposure to fundamentally strong, large-cap US companies.

reliability logo Reputation and Reliability

Schwab is a well-established and reputable financial services company with a long track record in the ETF market.

reliability logo Management Expertise

Schwab has extensive experience managing ETFs and index funds, with a team of professionals dedicated to investment management.

Investment Objective

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To track the total return of the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index.

Investment Approach and Strategy

Strategy: The ETF tracks the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index, a fundamentally weighted index of U.S. large-cap companies.

Composition The ETF holds a basket of U.S. large-cap stocks selected and weighted based on fundamental factors rather than market capitalization.

Market Position

Market Share: Data unavailable

Total Net Assets (AUM): 15660000000

Competitors

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  • IVV
  • SPY
  • VOO
  • IWF

Competitive Landscape

The ETF industry for US large-cap funds is highly competitive. FNDX differentiates itself through its fundamental weighting approach, potentially offering a different risk/return profile compared to market-cap-weighted ETFs like SPY or IVV. However, its AUM is significantly smaller and its market share is significantly lower than its main competitors.

Financial Performance

Historical Performance: Historical performance data unavailable for direct representation, analyze based on specific data sources (e.g., Morningstar).

Benchmark Comparison: Benchmark comparison requires specific data unavailable for direct representation, analyze based on index performance.

Expense Ratio: 0.04

Liquidity

Average Trading Volume

The average trading volume indicates good liquidity, allowing investors to buy and sell shares efficiently.

Bid-Ask Spread

The bid-ask spread is typically tight, reflecting the ETF's liquidity and relatively low transaction costs.

Market Dynamics

Market Environment Factors

Economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates, along with sector-specific growth prospects, influence the performance of FNDX, which invests in large-cap companies.

Growth Trajectory

The growth trajectory is linked to the performance of the underlying Russell RAFI US Large Company Index and any changes made to the index methodology or ETF holdings.

Moat and Competitive Advantages

Competitive Edge

FNDX's primary competitive edge is its fundamentally weighted approach, which aims to select and weight companies based on factors like sales, cash flow, and book value. This can potentially lead to outperformance compared to market-cap-weighted indexes during certain market cycles. The low expense ratio also gives it an advantage. However, it's important to remember that fundamental weighting doesn't guarantee outperformance. Its strong brand recognition by being a Schwab ETF may also attract investors.

Risk Analysis

Volatility

Historical volatility can be assessed by examining the ETF's price fluctuations over time and comparing it to its benchmark and peers.

Market Risk

Market risk includes factors like economic downturns, geopolitical events, and changes in investor sentiment, which can negatively impact the value of the ETF's holdings.

Investor Profile

Ideal Investor Profile

The ideal investor is one seeking exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks with a tilt towards fundamentally strong companies, potentially offering a different risk/return profile than market-cap-weighted funds.

Market Risk

This ETF is suitable for long-term investors seeking diversified exposure to U.S. large-cap equities using a fundamental weighting strategy. It is more appropriate for passive index followers who are focused on value.

Summary

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX) offers exposure to U.S. large-cap companies weighted by fundamental factors rather than market cap. Its competitive expense ratio and reputable issuer make it appealing to investors seeking a value-oriented approach. However, its success depends on the effectiveness of its fundamental weighting strategy. Investors should consider the potential risks and rewards before investing in FNDX.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Schwab official website
  • Morningstar
  • ETF.com
  • YCharts

Disclaimers:

The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and ETF performance are subject to change.

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About Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF

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The fund normally will invest at least 90% of its net assets (including, for this purpose, any borrowings for investment purposes) in stocks included in the index. The index measures the performance of the large company size segment by fundamental overall company scores, which are created using as the universe the U.S. companies in the RAFI Global Equity Investable Universe.