i-08.00- Compare two ETFs like SCHF vs VXUS?

Great choice, Sarim! Let’s compare SCHF vs VXUS — two of the most popular international ETFs you can buy on Charles Schwab.

🔍 ETF Comparison: SCHF vs VXUS

Feature	SCHF	VXUS
Full Name	Schwab International Equity ETF	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF
Ticker	SCHF	VXUS
Company	Charles Schwab	Vanguard
Main Focus	Developed markets only (no U.S., no emerging markets)	All international markets (developed + emerging)
Number of Stocks	~1,500 companies	~7,500 companies
Top Countries	Japan, UK, France, Switzerland, Germany	Japan, UK, China, Canada, India
Includes U.S. Stocks?	❌ No	❌ No
Includes Emerging Markets?	❌ No	✅ Yes (e.g., China, India, Brazil)
Dividend Yield	~3.3% (as of 2024)	~3.1% (as of 2024)
Expense Ratio (fee)	0.06% (very low)	0.07% (also low)
Ideal For	Simple exposure to strong global companies	Full global diversification (more complete)

🧠 Which One Should You Choose?

If You Want...	Go With...
✅ Simple exposure to big international companies	SCHF
✅ A more complete international portfolio (incl. China, India)	VXUS
✅ Slightly lower fees	SCHF (0.06% vs 0.07%)
✅ Higher number of countries & stocks	VXUS (7,500+ stocks)

📈 Performance Example (Past 5 Years as of 2024)

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

🧭 My Advice for Beginners

If you're just starting:

✅ VXUS is better for full international diversification.
✅ SCHF is better if you want to avoid emerging market risks (more stable).

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