(SCUS) Schwab Strategic Trust - Overview
ETF Category: Ultrashort Bond | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 234m USD | Total Return: 4.2% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 2.41M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Schwab Ultra-Short Bond ETF (SCUS) focuses on maintaining a portfolio of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments with short-term maturities. The fund mandates that all holdings meet a minimum credit rating of BBB-/Baa3 at the time of purchase, ensuring the portfolio consists of high-quality corporate and sovereign obligations.
The ultrashort bond sector typically targets a weighted average portfolio duration of less than one year to minimize interest rate sensitivity. By investing in short-term debt, the business model captures higher yields than traditional money market funds while maintaining greater price stability than intermediate-term bond funds. For a deeper look at specific valuation metrics, ValueRay offers additional comparative data.
- U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate policy dictates underlying bond valuation and yields
- Tightening credit spreads enhance premium returns relative to risk-free treasury benchmarks
- Short-duration mandate mitigates principal volatility during periods of rising benchmark rates
- Demand for investment-grade debt fluctuates based on broader corporate credit market stability
- Expense ratio competitiveness influences net asset value performance versus peer short-term funds
As of May 30, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 25.20 with a total of 131,404 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.08%,
over one month by +0.35%,
over three months by +0.63% and
over the past year by +4.23%.
Schwab Strategic Trust has no consensus analysts rating.