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SAEF
US8085246648
Active ETFEquityESG

SAEF ETF · Schwab Ariel ESG ETF

The SAEF Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Schwab ETFs. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update Yesterday at 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofUS Multi-Factor1M perf.-3.20%
Last price
$27.40
1M perf.
-7.84%
1M flows
-€759K
AuM
€20M
E/R
0.59%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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SAEF
$27.40

Performance & flows

December 16, 2025 → March 16, 2026
0-20246810%JANFEBMAR
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SAEF
$27.45
-0.88%

Historic performance and flows

1M3M1Y3Y5YMTDQTDYTD
Perf.
-7.84%
-0.88%
+11.02%
+35.83%
N/A
-8.48%
-0.08%
-0.08%
Flows

Key fund info

This ETF's jurisdiction country is not in your region (Europe and Middle East) · 
Main characteristics
CUSIP
808524664
ISIN
US8085246648
AuM
€20M
E/R
0.59%
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
3/16/2026
$27.45
1D NAV change
+1.04%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
70
Inception date
11/16/2021
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The fund invests primarily in exchange-traded equity securities of U.S. companies that have been evaluated based on certain environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The fund typically invests in exchange-traded securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies which are companies with capitalizations within the range of the Russell 2500™ Index, as measured at the time of purchase; however, the fund may invest in exchange-traded securities of companies outside the stated range.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

Historical risk/return profile

3M1Y3Y5Y
Returns
-0.88%
+11.02%
+35.83%
N/A
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
83.81%
Bermuda
5.48%
Bahamas
4.78%
Ireland
1.99%
Cayman Islands
1.49%
Unavailable
2.44%
Sectors
Industrials
22.35%
Consumer Discretionary
21.06%
Financials
14.19%
Information Technology
13.61%
Health Care
8.51%
Communication Services
7.01%
Real Estate
5.00%
Materials
1.61%
Unavailable
5.35%
Other
1.29%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 70
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BRINK'S
ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS LTD
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD (ORDINARY) - CONSOLIDATED ISSUE LISTED
JONES LANG LASALLE
NORTHERN TRUST
FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL
RESIDEO TECHNOLOGIES
PRESTIGE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE
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MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP
KNOWLES CORP
GENERAC HOLDINGS
CARLYLE GROUP INC
MIDDLEBY
FISERV
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Issuer

Schwab ETFs
Schwab ETFs ID Card
Number of funds
34
Total AuM
€450.08B
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.59%
Average expense ratio
0.1232%

Frequently asked questions about SAEF

What does Schwab Ariel ESG ETF, SAEF, invest in?

SAEF is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Mid and Small-Cap US Equities.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SAEF?

SAEF carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.59%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was SAEF launched?

SAEF was introduced to the market on November 16, 2021. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of SAEF?

Schwab Ariel ESG ETF, SAEF, is provided by Schwab ETFs. Learn more about Schwab ETFs here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SAEF?

SAEF oversees €20M in assets as of March 16, 2026.

How has SAEF performed lately?

Based on data from March 16, 2026, SAEF returned -7.84% over the past month, -0.88% over the last three months and -0.08% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for SAEF?

As of March 16, 2026, SAEF recorded net flows of -€757K over the last month and -€1.7M year-to-date.

Does SAEF distribute dividends?

SAEF follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 16, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.38%.

What are the main country or region exposures of SAEF?

As of January 31, 2026, SAEF has significant geographic allocations in USA, Bermuda and Bahamas.

In which sector or theme does SAEF invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, SAEF focuses largely on Industrials, Consumer Discretionary and Financials.

How many securities does SAEF hold and how diversified is it?

As of January 31, 2026, SAEF holds 70 positions in its portfolio, with 44.34% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in SAEF?

As of January 31, 2026, SAEF top three holdings include BRINK'S, ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS LTD and NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE HOLDINGS LTD (ORDINARY) - CONSOLIDATED ISSUE LISTED.

What is the base currency of SAEF?

The base currency of SAEF is USD.

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