Schwab Asset Management Reduces Fees on Two Fixed Income ETFs, Pricing Its Entire Fixed Income Lineup at Three Basis Points

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Schwab Asset Management announces reduction of operating expense ratios for their fixed income ETFs, making them among the lowest-priced ETFs in their respective Morningstar categories. The price changes go into effect on September 25, 2023.

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• Reduction of operating expense ratios for Schwab Asset Management's fixed income ETFs
• Fees for Schwab's fixed income ETFs now only three basis points

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WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Schwab Asset Management™, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation and the fifth-largest provider¹ of ETFs, today announced the reduction of operating expense ratios for the Schwab High Yield Bond ETF (SCYB) and the Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP), bringing the fees for Schwab Asset Management’s entire lineup of fixed income ETFs to only three basis points. All of Schwab Asset Management’s fixed income ETFs are now among the lowest-priced ETFs in each of their respective Morningstar categories. The price changes go into effect September 25, 2023.

“At Schwab Asset Management we are proud to continue our legacy of driving cost savings for investors with a focus on what is most meaningful to our clients,” said Nicohl Bogan, Director of Product Strategy and Development, Schwab Asset Management. “Fixed income has been in the spotlight for investors in a higher interest rate environment. We have seized the opportunity to expand our fixed income offerings, recently launching high yield and municipal bond ETFs, while also helping investors save on fees.”

Schwab Fixed Income ETF Expense Ratios

Name of Fund (Ticker)	AUM ($millions) as of 9/22/2023	Operating Expense Ratio Prior to 9/25/23	Operating Expense Ratio After 9/25/23
Schwab High Yield Bond ETF (SCYB)	$50.06	0.10%	0.03%
Schwab U.S. TIPS ETF (SCHP)	$11,621.70	0.04%	0.03%
Schwab 1-5 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHJ)	$369.19	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab 5-10 Year Corporate Bond ETF (SCHI)	$5,040.51	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab Intermediate-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHR)	$7,389.70	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ)	$403.99	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (SCMB)	$155.73	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHO)	$12,407.51	0.03%	0.03%
Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (SCHZ)	$6,997.12	0.03%	0.03%

To learn more about Schwab Asset Management’s entire lineup of ETFs, visit www.schwabassetmanagement.com.

About Schwab Asset Management

One of the industry’s largest and most experienced asset managers, Schwab Asset Management offers a focused lineup of competitively priced ETFs, mutual funds and separately managed account strategies designed to serve the central needs of most investors. By operating through clients’ eyes, and putting them at the center of our decisions, we aim to deliver exceptional experiences to investors and the financial professionals who serve them. As of June 30, 2023, Schwab Asset Management managed approximately $895.9 billion on a discretionary basis and $33.5 billion on a non-discretionary basis. More information is available at www.schwabassetmanagement.com.

About Charles Schwab

At Charles Schwab we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. We have a history of challenging the status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them, and championing our clients’ goals with passion and integrity.

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Disclosures:

Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, or if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can view and download a prospectus by visiting https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing.

Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Shares of ETFs are not individually redeemable directly with the ETF. Shares are bought and sold at market price, which may be higher or lower than the net asset value (NAV).

Diversification and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.

Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed-income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

Schwab Asset Management™ is the dba name for Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM), the investment adviser for Schwab ETFs. Schwab ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO). Schwab Asset Management is a separate but affiliated company and subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation and is not affiliated with SIDCO.

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¹ Source: VettaFi, ETF Issuer AUM League Table, September 18, 2023.

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Christine Underhill Hudacko

Charles Schwab

415-961-3790

Source: The Charles Schwab Corporation