Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund
Summary
Objective
The fund seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax, consistent with capital preservation.
Highlights
- Actively managed fund that primarily invests in investment-grade municipal securities, with at least 80% of its net assets invested in municipal securities with interest income exempt from federal income tax, including AMT
- Experienced portfolio managers, benefiting from extensive credit research, actively seek to maximize current income within the limits of the fund’s credit and average maturity standards by applying proprietary investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the fund
- No investment minimums and no loads
Fund Details
Fund Profile
| Fund Inception | 09/11/1992 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets As of 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020 | $776,844,171.04 |
| Index Name | Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index | |
| Shares Outstanding As of 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020 | 64,458,704 |
| NAV As of 10/23/2020 |
10/23/2020 | $12.05 |
| Total Holdings As of 09/30/2020 |
09/30/2020 | 526 |
| Portfolio Turnover Rate As of 09/30/2020 |
09/30/2020 | 103.46% |
| Morningstar Category | Muni National Interm | |
| Management Style | Active |
Yields
| SEC Yield (30 Day) As of 10/22/2020 |
10/22/2020 | 0.92% |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution Yield (TTM) As of 09/30/2020 |
09/30/2020 | 2.08% |
| Average Yield to Maturity As of 06/30/2020 |
06/30/2020 | 2.26% |
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Fees & Minimum
| Gross Expense Ratio † | 0.560% | |
|---|---|---|
| Net Expense Ratio † | 0.490% | |
| Minimum Initial Investment | No Minimum | |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.000% |
Fund Characteristics
| Weighted Average Maturity As of 06/30/2020 |
06/30/2020 | 5.6 years |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted Average Coupon As of 06/30/2020 |
06/30/2020 | 4.03% |
| Effective Duration As of 06/30/2020 |
06/30/2020 | 5.5 years |
| Standard Deviation (3 Yr) As of 08/31/2020 |
08/31/2020 | 3.81% |
Performance
Total Return
Monthly
-
SWNTX
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- -0.09
- 3 Month
- +1.23
- YTD
- +2.66
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.25
- 3 Year
- +3.44
- 5 Year
- +3.01
- 10 Year
- +3.35
- Inception
- +4.78
-
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- +0.09
- 3 Month
- +1.28
- YTD
- +3.65
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.54
- 3 Year
- +4.07
- 5 Year
- +3.61
- 10 Year
- +3.73
-
S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index (Index)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- -0.12
- 3 Month
- +1.01
- YTD
- +3.03
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.67
- 3 Year
- +4.01
- 5 Year
- +3.70
- 10 Year
- +3.78
-
Muni National Interm (Morningstar Category)
Cumulative Returns (%)
- 1 Month
- -0.03
- 3 Month
- +1.30
- YTD
- +2.54
Annualized Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.08
- 3 Year
- +3.45
- 5 Year
- +3.12
- 10 Year
- +3.28
| Description | Cumulative Returns (%) | Annualized Returns (%) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SWNTX | -0.09 | +1.23 | +2.66 | +3.25 | +3.44 | +3.01 | +3.35 | +4.78 | |
| Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index (Index) | +0.09 | +1.28 | +3.65 | +4.54 | +4.07 | +3.61 | +3.73 | ||
| S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index (Index) | -0.12 | +1.01 | +3.03 | +3.67 | +4.01 | +3.70 | +3.78 | ||
| Muni National Interm (Morningstar Category) | -0.03 | +1.30 | +2.54 | +3.08 | +3.45 | +3.12 | +3.28 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Quarterly
-
SWNTX
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.25
- 3 Year
- +3.44
- 5 Year
- +3.01
- 10 Year
- +3.35
- Inception
- +4.78
-
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +4.54
- 3 Year
- +4.07
- 5 Year
- +3.61
- 10 Year
- +3.73
-
S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index (Index)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.67
- 3 Year
- +4.01
- 5 Year
- +3.70
- 10 Year
- +3.78
-
Muni National Interm (Morningstar Category)
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.13
- 3 Year
- +3.35
- 5 Year
- +3.14
- 10 Year
- +3.50
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SWNTX | +3.25 | +3.44 | +3.01 | +3.35 | +4.78 | |
| Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index (Index) | +4.54 | +4.07 | +3.61 | +3.73 | ||
| S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index (Index) | +3.67 | +4.01 | +3.70 | +3.78 | ||
| Muni National Interm (Morningstar Category) | +3.13 | +3.35 | +3.14 | +3.50 | ||
Annualized returns for periods 1 yr+/cumulative returns for periods less than 1 yr.
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
After Tax Returns
Pre-Liquidation
SWNTX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.16
- 3 Year
- +3.41
- 5 Year
- +2.89
- 10 Year
- +3.17
- Inception
- +4.67
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.82
- 3 Year
- +3.17
- 5 Year
- +2.79
- 10 Year
- +3.08
- Inception
- +4.57
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.09
- 3 Year
- +0.03
- 5 Year
- +0.12
- 10 Year
- +0.18
- Inception
- +0.09
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +3.16 | +3.41 | +2.89 | +3.17 | +4.67 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +2.82 | +3.17 | +2.79 | +3.08 | +4.57 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.09 | +0.03 | +0.12 | +0.18 | +0.09 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket. State taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Muni National Interm NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.38
- 3 Year
- +3.23
- 5 Year
- +2.94
- 10 Year
- +3.14
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.37
- 3 Year
- +3.05
- 5 Year
- +2.83
- 10 Year
- +3.07
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.08
- 3 Year
- +0.04
- 5 Year
- +0.05
- 10 Year
- +0.06
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +2.38 | +3.23 | +2.94 | +3.14 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +2.37 | +3.05 | +2.83 | +3.07 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.08 | +0.04 | +0.05 | +0.06 | ||
Post-Liquidation
SWNTX NAV Return
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +3.16
- 3 Year
- +3.41
- 5 Year
- +2.89
- 10 Year
- +3.17
- Inception
- +4.67
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.82
- 3 Year
- +3.17
- 5 Year
- +2.79
- 10 Year
- +3.08
- Inception
- +4.57
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.09
- 3 Year
- +0.03
- 5 Year
- +0.12
- 10 Year
- +0.18
- Inception
- +0.09
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +3.16 | +3.41 | +2.89 | +3.17 | +4.67 | |
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +2.82 | +3.17 | +2.79 | +3.08 | +4.57 | |
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.09 | +0.03 | +0.12 | +0.18 | +0.09 | |
After tax returns are based on highest Federal income tax bracket. State taxes are not included. Pre-liquidation figures include taxes on fund's distributions of dividends and capital gains. Tax Cost Ratio represents the percentage-point reduction in returns that results from Federal income taxes (before shares in the fund are sold, and assuming the highest Federal tax bracket).
Muni National Interm NAV Returns (Morningstar Category)
-
SEC Pre-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.38
- 3 Year
- +3.23
- 5 Year
- +2.94
- 10 Year
- +3.14
-
SEC Post-Liquidation
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +2.37
- 3 Year
- +3.05
- 5 Year
- +2.83
- 10 Year
- +3.07
-
Tax Cost Ratio
Average Annual Returns (%)
- 1 Year
- +0.08
- 3 Year
- +0.04
- 5 Year
- +0.05
- 10 Year
- +0.06
| Description | Average Annual Returns (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Inception | ||
| SEC Pre-Liquidation | +2.38 | +3.23 | +2.94 | +3.14 | ||
| SEC Post-Liquidation | +2.37 | +3.05 | +2.83 | +3.07 | ||
| Tax Cost Ratio | +0.08 | +0.04 | +0.05 | +0.06 | ||
Rank within Category
Morningstar Category - Muni National Interm
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TOP 25%
- 2020 YTD
Yearly Performance
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- -1.32
- 2012
- 2011
-
- 2020 YTD
- +2.65
Yearly Performance
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- +2.66
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- +5.54
- 2011
- +9.57
-
- 2020 YTD
Yearly Performance
- 2019
- +6.55
- 2018
- +0.86
- 2017
- +4.40
- 2016
- -0.36
- 2015
- 2014
- +6.54
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
-
BOTTOM 25%
- 2020 YTD
Yearly Performance
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
| Rank | 2020 YTD | Yearly Performance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||
| TOP 25% | -1.32 | ||||||||||
| +2.65 | +2.66 | +5.54 | +9.57 | ||||||||
| +6.55 | +0.86 | +4.40 | -0.36 | +6.54 | |||||||
| BOTTOM 25% | |||||||||||
Rank within Category compares this fund's total annual return to that of other funds in the same category and its figures are not adjusted for any fees and expenses, loads, sales charges, or taxes. See the Monthly Returns table for load-adjusted performance.
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Cumulative Growth of a $10,000 Investment
| SWNTX (Fund) | $13,952 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg Barclays Municipal 3-15 Year Blend Index (Index) | $14,464 | |
| S&P National AMT-Free Municipal Bond Index (Index) | $14,554 | |
| Muni National Interm (Morningstar Category) | $13,557 | |
| Worst Three Months Return (8/31/2016 - 11/30/2016) | -4.74 | |
| Best Three Months Return (4/30/2020 - 7/31/2020) | +5.70 |
This graph represents the growth of a hypothetical investment of $10,000. It assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and does not reflect sales loads, redemption fees or the effects of taxes on any capital gains and/or distributions. If the inception date of the Index is less than the time period shown above, the Since Inception period is shown. Best and Worst Return cover the timeframe of the chart.
Price Performance
Portfolio
Top Holdings
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--
- Name
- KING CNTY WA SCH DIST 414 LAK KINSCD 12/28 FIXED 4
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 1.59%
- Market Value
- $12.6M
-
--
- Name
- FLORIDA DEV FIN CORP SURFACE T FLSDEV 01/49 ADJUSTABLE VAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.88%
- Market Value
- $7.0M
-
--
- Name
- JACKSON CNTY MO REORG SCH DIST JACSCD 03/36 FIXED 5.5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.85%
- Market Value
- $6.7M
-
--
- Name
- BUCKEYE OH TOBACCO SETTLEMENT BUCGEN 06/34 FIXED 5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.82%
- Market Value
- $6.5M
-
--
- Name
- MARYLAND ST MDS 03/26 FIXED 5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.80%
- Market Value
- $6.3M
-
--
- Name
- SALES TAX ASSET RECEIVABLE COR SLS 10/31 FIXED 5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.79%
- Market Value
- $6.3M
-
--
- Name
- NEW YORK ST DORM AUTH SALES TA NYSHGR 03/34 FIXED 5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.79%
- Market Value
- $6.2M
-
--
- Name
- NEW YORK CITY NY MUNI WTR FIN NYCUTL 06/48 ADJUSTABLE VAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.78%
- Market Value
- $6.2M
-
--
- Name
- GTR ORLANDO FL AVIATION AUTH A GREAPT 10/26 FIXED 5
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.77%
- Market Value
- $6.1M
-
--
- Name
- PEFA INC IA GAS PROJ REVENUE PEFUTL 09/49 ADJUSTABLE VAR
- Percent of Assets (%)
- 0.77%
- Market Value
- $6.1M
| Symbol | Name | Percent of Assets (%) | Market Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | KING CNTY WA SCH DIST 414 LAK KINSCD 12/28 FIXED 4 | 1.59%
|
$12.6M | ||
| -- | FLORIDA DEV FIN CORP SURFACE T FLSDEV 01/49 ADJUSTABLE VAR | 0.88%
|
$7.0M | ||
| -- | JACKSON CNTY MO REORG SCH DIST JACSCD 03/36 FIXED 5.5 | 0.85%
|
$6.7M | ||
| -- | BUCKEYE OH TOBACCO SETTLEMENT BUCGEN 06/34 FIXED 5 | 0.82%
|
$6.5M | ||
| -- | MARYLAND ST MDS 03/26 FIXED 5 | 0.80%
|
$6.3M | ||
| -- | SALES TAX ASSET RECEIVABLE COR SLS 10/31 FIXED 5 | 0.79%
|
$6.3M | ||
| -- | NEW YORK ST DORM AUTH SALES TA NYSHGR 03/34 FIXED 5 | 0.79%
|
$6.2M | ||
| -- | NEW YORK CITY NY MUNI WTR FIN NYCUTL 06/48 ADJUSTABLE VAR | 0.78%
|
$6.2M | ||
| -- | GTR ORLANDO FL AVIATION AUTH A GREAPT 10/26 FIXED 5 | 0.77%
|
$6.1M | ||
| -- | PEFA INC IA GAS PROJ REVENUE PEFUTL 09/49 ADJUSTABLE VAR | 0.77%
|
$6.1M |
Security Types
| Security Types | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Bonds | 68.15%
|
|
| GO Bonds | 24.41%
|
|
| Other | 6.12%
|
|
| Pre-Refunded Bonds | 1.32%
|
Credit Ratings
| Credit Ratings | Bonds (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| AA | 43.74%
|
|
| A | 21.13%
|
|
| BBB | 17.23%
|
|
| AAA | 8.26%
|
|
| Short-term ratings | 6.12%
|
|
| BB | 2.42%
|
|
| Unrated Securities | 1.10%
|
Based on the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch; when a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower is used; when only one agency rates a bond, that rating is used. In cases where explicit bond level ratings may not be available, other sources may be used to classify securities by credit quality.
Asset Allocation
| Asset Class | Percent of Portfolio (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 100.00%
|
The percentage of assets as shown may not equal 100% due to unsettled trades.
Maturity Breakdown
| Maturity | Bonds (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year | 10.65%
|
|
| 1 to 3 Years | 11.46%
|
|
| 3 to 5 Years | 22.44%
|
|
| 5 to 7 Years | 17.21%
|
|
| 7 to 10 Years | 35.95%
|
|
| 10 Years or More | 2.29%
|
Distributions
Distributions
-
Ex-Date: 09/30/2020
- Record Date
- 09/01/2020
- Payable Date
- 09/30/2020
- Income
- 0.0192
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.019168712
-
Ex-Date: 08/31/2020
- Record Date
- 08/03/2020
- Payable Date
- 08/31/2020
- Income
- 0.0183
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.018256217
-
Ex-Date: 07/31/2020
- Record Date
- 07/01/2020
- Payable Date
- 07/31/2020
- Income
- 0.0209
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.020949367
-
Ex-Date: 06/30/2020
- Record Date
- 06/01/2020
- Payable Date
- 06/30/2020
- Income
- 0.0204
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.020355691
-
Ex-Date: 05/29/2020
- Record Date
- 05/01/2020
- Payable Date
- 05/29/2020
- Income
- 0.0201
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.020051546
-
Ex-Date: 04/30/2020
- Record Date
- 04/01/2020
- Payable Date
- 04/30/2020
- Income
- 0.0218
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.021795935
-
Ex-Date: 03/31/2020
- Record Date
- 03/02/2020
- Payable Date
- 03/31/2020
- Income
- 0.0216
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.021647896
-
Ex-Date: 02/28/2020
- Record Date
- 02/03/2020
- Payable Date
- 02/28/2020
- Income
- 0.0211
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.021131630
-
Ex-Date: 01/31/2020
- Record Date
- 01/02/2020
- Payable Date
- 01/31/2020
- Income
- 0.0222
- Short Term Capital Gain
- --
- Long Term Capital Gain
- --
- Return of Capital
- --
- Total Distribution
- 0.022196547