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SCHX vs KAUG

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF vs Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - August

SCHX

Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF

Schwab ETFs

Annual cost

0.03%

Fund size

$68.2B

KAUG

Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF - August

Innovator ETFs

Annual cost

0.79%

Fund size

$80M

Key differences

  • SCHX costs 0.76% less per year.
  • SCHX is significantly larger than KAUG — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • SCHX is classified as equity, while KAUG is alternative — different risk/return profiles.
  • SCHX follows a index tracking strategy; KAUG uses structured outcome.
  • SCHX has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

SCHXKAUG
Annual cost (TER)0.03%0.79%
Fund size (AUM)$68.2B$80M
Since20092024
Dividend yield1.06%0.00%
Asset classequityalternative
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingstructured outcome
CAGR 1Y+28.6%+16.6%
CAGR 3Y+23.2%N/A
CAGR 5Y+13.4%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.23N/A
Volatility 1Y12.16%8.09%
Max drawdown-34.33%-15.66%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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