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Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF(SCHA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SCHA
10/23/2026: SCHA (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
SCHA provides low-cost, broad exposure to the U.S. small-cap equity market, tracking the Dow Jones U.S. Small-Cap Total Stock Market Index. Its primary strengths are its industry-leading low expense ratio, high liquidity, and robust issuer oversight by Charles Schwab. It is best suited for long-term growth-oriented investors looking to capture the potential premium of smaller companies. Investors should remain mindful of the inherent volatility and interest-rate sensitivity associated with small-cap stocks. Monitoring macroeconomic indicators, such as interest rate cycles and domestic GDP growth, is essential for managing risk within this allocation.
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 | Strong fit | Small-cap stocks often represent earlier-stage companies with significant long-term growth potential. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Small caps can exhibit strong trend-following characteristics during periods of broad market expansion. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While small-cap value exists, this fund includes growth-oriented small caps, which may conflict with pure value-seeking objectives. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | Small-cap companies are generally growth-focused and rarely prioritize meaningful dividend payments. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap equities are inherently more volatile and riskier than large-cap or broad-market alternatives. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Long-term investors seeking capital appreciation and willing to accept higher volatility in exchange for potential small-cap growth.
Suitability
Best for long-term buy-and-hold investors building a diversified equity portfolio.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Small-cap stocks historically experience wider price swings compared to large-cap equities. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to systemic market downturns that disproportionately impact smaller companies. |
| Concentration | Low | The fund holds thousands of securities, preventing any single company from dominating performance. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | With a very low expense ratio and passive management, tracking error is negligible for retail investors. |
| Liquidity | Medium | While the ETF is liquid, the underlying small-cap stocks can occasionally experience reduced liquidity during market stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium / high | Small-cap companies often have less financial cushion and shorter operating histories than blue-chip firms. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SCHA exhibits higher historical volatility than S&P 500-based ETFs, typical of the small-cap asset class.
Market Risk
The primary risk is economic sensitivity, as small companies generally have fewer resources to weather downturns.
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 thousands of small-sized U.S. companies across various industries. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.5 | This represents residual cash held for operational purposes or pending reinvestment. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 36.78% | Avg. Invested days 82 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2026 |
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