SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
Price
$771.10
YTD
+12.85%
Expense
0.09%
Yield
1.25%
SCHG
SCHG NYSE
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF · by Schwab
Price
$35.86
YTD return
+20.50%
1Y return
28.80%
Expense ratio
0.04%
Dividend yield
0.35%
AUM
$30B
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF tracks U.S. large-cap growth stocks with an ultra-low expense ratio.
What is SCHG?
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (SCHG) tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Growth Total Stock Market Index, providing exposure to large-cap growth stocks at an incredibly low 0.04% expense ratio. It's one of the cheapest growth ETFs available.
Growth vs Value
Growth stocks are characterized by above-average earnings growth, higher P/E ratios, and lower dividend yields. They tend to outperform during low interest rate environments and technology-driven bull markets.
Sector Allocation
- Technology: 45.8%
- Consumer Discretionary: 14.5%
- Communication Services: 12.2%
- Healthcare: 10.8%
- Financials: 6.5%
- Industrials: 5.2%
- Consumer Staples: 2.5%
- Materials: 1.2%
- Energy: 0.8%
- Other: 0.5%
SCHG vs VUG vs IWF
SCHG (0.04%) is the cheapest, followed by VUG (0.04%) and IWF (0.19%). All three target large-cap growth but use different indices. SCHG and VUG have very similar compositions, while IWF uses Russell's growth methodology.
Mega-Cap Concentration
SCHG's top 3 holdings (Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA) represent over 34% of the fund. This mega-cap concentration amplifies returns during tech rallies but creates significant concentration risk.
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple Inc. | AAPL | Technology | 12.50% | $314.58 0.36% |
| 2 | Microsoft Corp. | MSFT | Technology | 11.80% | $505.06 1.75% |
| 3 | NVIDIA Corp. | NVDA | Technology | 10.20% | $227.98 8.74% |
| 4 | Amazon.com | AMZN | Consumer Discretionary | 5.50% | $256.26 -1.54% |
| 5 | Meta Platforms | META | Communication Services | 3.80% | $571.10 -0.87% |
| 6 | Alphabet Class A | GOOGL | Communication Services | 3.20% | $340.65 -0.39% |
| 7 | Broadcom | AVGO | Technology | 2.80% | $371.54 4.49% |
| 8 | Tesla Inc. | TSLA | Consumer Discretionary | 2.50% | $354.81 2.60% |
| 9 | Eli Lilly | LLY | Healthcare | 2.20% | $1,176.10 -1.12% |
| 10 | Visa Inc. | V | Financials | 1.80% | $379.66 -1.10% |
Frequently asked questions
SCHG vs QQQ which is better?
SCHG focuses on growth from the total market while QQQ tracks Nasdaq-100. SCHG charges just 0.04% vs QQQ 0.20%, significantly cheaper.
Is SCHG good for long-term growth?
SCHG targets large-cap growth and has delivered strong returns. Its ultra-low 0.04% expense ratio makes it ideal for long-term compounding.
What stocks are in SCHG?
SCHG holds Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, and Tesla — similar to QQQ but with different weightings.
How volatile is SCHG?
SCHG has higher volatility than the broad market due to its growth focus. It outperforms in bull markets but drops more in corrections.
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