iShares' URTH or Schwab's SCHF: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy?

Published June 17, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Choosing between iShares MSCI World ETF (NYSEMKT:URTH) and Schwab International Equity ETF(NYSEMKT:SCHF) depends on whether an investor seeks broad global developed market exposure or specifically excludes United States stocks.

Both funds target developed economies but differ significantly in geographic scope. URTH provides one-click access to the global developed world, including massive U.S. positions. In contrast, SCHF strictly avoids U.S. equities, making it a common tool for investors who already have domestic exposure elsewhere.

Details

Beta measures price volatility relative to the S&P 500; beta is calculated from five-year monthly returns. The 1-yr return represents total return over the trailing 12 months. Dividend yield is the trailing-12-month distribution yield.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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