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SCHE vs VXUS: ETF Comparison
SCHE · Schwab
TER 0.06% · Yield —
VXUS · Vanguard
TER 0.05% · Yield —
Both SCHE and VXUS are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
In 30 seconds: SCHE (Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF, Schwab) trades on the NYSE Arca at 0.06% TER. VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF, Vanguard) trades on the NASDAQ at 0.05% TER. Both SCHE and VXUS are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
- SCHE: Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF — 0.06% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- VXUS: Vanguard Total International Stock ETF — 0.05% TER, FIF above NZ$50K
- SCHE yield: not currently published
- VXUS yield: not currently published
- Cheaper TER: VXUS
Head-to-head comparison
| Feature | SCHE | VXUS |
|---|---|---|
| Fund | Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Vanguard Total International Stock ETF |
| Issuer | Schwab | Vanguard |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca | NASDAQ |
| Total expense ratio | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Dividend yield (TTM) | — | — |
| Distribution frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| NZ tax wrapper | FIF above NZ$50K | FIF above NZ$50K |
Where to buy
SCHE trades on the NYSE Arca — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VXUS trades on the NASDAQ — buy via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. See all 11 NZ investment platforms compared.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between SCHE and VXUS?▾
SCHE (Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF) charges 0.06% TER vs VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF) at 0.05%. SCHE is from Schwab; VXUS is from Vanguard. Both SCHE and VXUS are US-listed and trigger FIF tax for NZ residents above the NZ$50,000 overseas-share threshold. The comparison is about exposure, fee, and strategy — both share the same NZ tax friction.
Which has the lower fee, SCHE or VXUS?▾
VXUS is cheaper at 0.05% TER vs SCHE at 0.06% — a gap of 0.01 percentage points.
Which yields more, SCHE or VXUS?▾
Yield data for at least one fund is not currently published — check the issuer fact sheet for the latest trailing 12-month yield. Headline yield is gross; after-tax outcome depends on your tax wrapper (FIF above NZ$50K for SCHE, FIF above NZ$50K for VXUS).
Can NZ residents buy both SCHE and VXUS?▾
Yes. SCHE is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers. VXUS is available via Hatch, Stake, Sharesies, Tiger and Interactive Brokers.
How does NZ tax differ between SCHE and VXUS?▾
SCHE is FIF above NZ$50K. VXUS is FIF above NZ$50K. Same tax wrapper, no structural tax difference between the two for NZ residents. See /tax/pie-vs-fif/ for the full mechanics.
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