SCHF and SPDW Both Surged 35% in the Last Year. Here's How They're Different.

Two low-cost international ETFs, SCHF and SPDW, both surged 35% in the past year and charge identical 0.03% expense ratios. SCHF holds 1,496 positions with $66.2B in assets, while SPDW offers broader diversification with 2,452 holdings and $40.8B in assets. Both track developed markets outside the U.S. and remain cheaper than U.S. equities despite strong recent performance.