- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
- +42.2% price growth over the last year
- Mid-to-large cap with $23.6B market cap
Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF downgraded to Buy Candidate
(Updated on Jun 12, 2026)
The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF price gained 1.16% on the last trading day (Friday, 12th Jun 2026), rising from $34.44 to $34.84. During the last trading day the ETF fluctuated 1.84% from a day low at $34.46 to a day high of $35.10. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.32% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 214 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $77.29 million.
The ETF lies in the middle of a strong rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the ETF is expected to rise 20.25% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $40.49 and $43.33 at the end of this 3-month period.
SCHA Signals & Forecast
Mostly positive signals in the chart today. The Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the ETF. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $33.90 and $33.26. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 05, 2026, and so far it has risen 4.97%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF
On the downside, the ETF finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $33.08 and $32.42. There is a natural risk involved when a ETF is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the ETF then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Schwab U.S. Small-Cap finds support just below today's level at $33.08. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $32.42 and $28.46.
This ETF is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the ETF moved $0.635 (1.84%) between high and low. For the last week, the ETF has had daily average volatility of 2.63%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $33.37 (-4.21%) (This ETF has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 5 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (SCHA) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 15th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 15th we expect Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF to open at $34.80, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $34.49 and $35.19, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.691 (+/-2.00%) up or down from last closing price. If Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.00% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $33.08, some $1.76 (5.05%) from the current price of $34.84, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF ETF A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this ETF since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
4.719
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 15, 2026 - $34.80 ( 0.120%).
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SCHA Performance
Trading levels for SCHA
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 35.43 | 1.70% |
| R2 | 35.19 | 1.01% |
| R1 | 35.04 | 0.577% |
| Price | 34.84 | |
| S1 | 34.56 | -0.82% |
| S2 | 34.41 | -1.25% |
| S3 | 34.16 | -1.94% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 34.84 | |
| S1 | 33.08 | -5.05% |
| S2 | 32.42 | -6.95% |
| S3 | 28.46 | -18.31% |
SCHA Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0384 | 0.130% |
| 2 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.130 | 0.445% |
| 3 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0888 | 0.319% |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0833 | 0.329% |
| 5 | Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0553 | 0.236% |
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