Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF Price & Performance (SCHE)

Thornburg Investment Management’s recent launch of the International Equity ETF (TXUE) and International Growth Fund ETF (TXUG) has quickly attracted nearly $100 million in assets. These actively managed funds, emphasizing developed markets outside the U.S., are outperforming established peers as investors seek diversification in a turbulent, geopolitically charged year.1

Charles Schwab reported a 16% annual increase in ETF assets, reaching $398.2 billion, even as overall ETF inflows dropped 17% from the previous quarter. This growth, driven by strong net purchases in its biggest funds, highlights Schwab’s resilience as the broader U.S. ETF industry faces a notable slowdown amid recession fears.2

The Invesco RAFI Emerging Markets ETF has changed its underlying index to the RAFI Fundamental Select Emerging Markets 350 Index and lowered its management fee to 0.47%. These moves, effective March 21, 2025, aim to enhance competitiveness as the fund maintains a strong Morningstar rating and broad emerging market exposure.3