SCYB
+0.07 · +0.26%
$26.51 · NYSE ARCA

Schwab Strategic Trust (SCYB) ETF Analysis | High Yield Bond

Schwab ETFs · USA
AUM:$2.4B
#– of – in High Yield Bond ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 7.2% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.03% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is SCYB?

The index tracks the performance of U. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt (junk bonds), currently in a coupon paying period, that is publicly issued in the U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Cost & Yield (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
SCYB returned 7.2% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Ultra-Low Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.03% — among the lowest available. Low costs compound favourably over long holding periods.
Notable Dividend Yield
Current yield of 6.95% provides a meaningful income component alongside market exposure.
ETF Information
AUM$2.4B
Expense Ratio0.03%
Dividend Yield6.95%
Holdings1
Inception DateJul 2023
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderSchwab ETFs
Beta–
CategoryHigh Yield Bond
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-0.4%
1Y
+2.4%
3Y
+23.9%
5Y
+25.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SCYB 5 years ago, it would have grown to £12,557 — a gain of £2,557.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SCYB delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 4 calendar years.
YearSCYB
2026 YTD+0.3%
2025+8.1%
2024+8.6%
2023+6.7%
CAGR 3yr+7.8%
4/4 positive yearsAvg return: +5.9%Worst year: +0.3% (2026)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
2.6%
Low
Momentum
0.0%
30-day change
Support Level
25.91
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.