Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (SCHZ)
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Diversify Advisory Services LLC Cuts Stock Position in Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF $SCHZ
Diversify Advisory Services LLC lessened its position in shares of Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHZ) by 80.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 25,590 shares of the company's stock after selling 108,165 shares
SCHZ: Shorter Duration Bets In Less Ambiguous Territory
Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (SCHZ) offers intermediate-term exposure, weighted to US government debt with AA credit quality and 5.8-year duration. Current macro conditions—an apparent Fed rate hold, controlled inflation, and rising growth risks—favor shorter duration fixed income over SCHZ's longer maturity profile. Yield curve dynamics and potential for steepening make SCHZ's 8-year maturity ambiguous, with shorter maturities (3-4 years) offering more targeted downside YTM exposure.
SCHZ: A Modest Bet On Lower Rates Is Reasonable
Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF offers low fees, broad investment-grade exposure, and intermediate duration, making it a solid long-term diversifier. SCHZ has outperformed long-duration peers like TLT with lower volatility, but current conditions favor even shorter-duration instruments such as CLIP. Despite intermediate bonds' advantages, short-duration ETFs like CLIP offer similar yields with less risk in the current rate environment.
Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 3,717 | $88,273.07 | $85,323.73 | -$2,949.34 | -3.34% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 149,092 | $3.46M | $3.42M | -$36,847.4 | -1.07% |
| JS Jason Skolnick FIRST NATIONAL Corp. /MA/ /ADV | 13,497 | $312,611.96 | $309,823.63 | -$2,788.33 | -0.89% |
 CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors LLC | 905,026 | $20.62M | $20.76M | $145,368.5 | 0.71% |
 Austin Private Wealth Austin Private Wealth LLC | 1.12M | $25.9M | $25.64M | -$266,995.96 | -1.03% |
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Schwab U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF Profile
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Overview
The fund outlined operates as a specialized investment vehicle, focusing on capitalizing on the U.S. investment-grade, taxable bond market. It dedicates at least 90% of its net assets to securities that are part of a carefully selected index. This index serves as a comprehensive benchmark, encompassing a variety of sectors within the U.S. bond market. The fund's targeted areas include U.S. Treasuries, government-related bonds, corporate bonds, along with various types of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Such a diversified approach aims to reflect the performance and trends within the broader U.S. investment grade bond market, offering investors exposure to a range of publicly available, taxable bond securities in the United States.
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- U.S. Treasuries
- Government-Related and Corporate Bonds
- Mortgage Pass-Through Securities
- Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS)
- Asset-Backed Securities (ABS)
These are government-issued securities considered to be among the safest investments since they are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. They provide a fixed interest rate and are a key component of the conservative investment strategy of the fund.
This category encompasses a broad spectrum of bond types, including those issued by government-affiliated organizations and corporate entities. These bonds often offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries, albeit with a slightly higher risk, contributing to the fund's balanced risk-return profile.
These securities are a form of asset-backed security, specifically backed by a pool of mortgage loans. Payments made by the borrowers of these loans pass through to investors, providing regular income. This asset class adds depth to the fund’s mortgage exposure.
Similar to mortgage pass-through securities but backed by mortgages on commercial properties, CMBS add a commercial real estate component to the fund’s portfolio, offering diversification benefits and potential yield enhancement.
ABS are financial securities backed by a pool of assets, such as auto loans, credit card debt, or student loans. They offer the fund an avenue to invest in consumer debt, diversifying its income sources and potentially increasing returns.
