Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SCHE) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the total return of the FTSE Emerging Index before fees and expenses. The ETF provides passive exposure to large- and mid-cap equities from over 20 emerging market countries, including China, Taiwan, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa; top holdings include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (11.85%), Tencent Holdings Ltd. (5.09%), and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (3.55%); sector allocations emphasize information technology (22.13%), financials (21.97%), and consumer discretionary (14.33%). Launched on January 14, 2010, and managed by Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., the fund is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with total net assets of approximately $11.18 billion as of December 16, 2025, a total expense ratio of 0.07%, and 2,156 holdings. The ETF distributes semi-annual dividends, with the most recent ex-date on December 11, 2025, paying $0.9079 per share in income. In recent developments, Charles Schwab, the ETF's issuer, announced in November 2025 a definitive agreement to acquire Forge Global Holdings, a private markets platform, for $660 million, expected to close in the first half of 2026 to enhance alternative investment offerings for retail and advisor clients.