Will a State Street Global Stocks ETF Give You Better Returns Than a Schwab Emerging Markets Fund?
SPGM (State Street global ETF) delivered 24.4% one-year returns versus SCHE's 20.3%, with SPGM showing stronger long-term performance across 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. However, SCHE offers a lower expense ratio (0.06% vs 0.09%) and higher dividend yield (2.6% vs 1.7%), making it better for income-focused investors seeking diversification away from U.S. markets.