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Performance Management
Feb. 29, 2024
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Broad Market Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The Russell 3000® Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US All Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 18.81% Q2 2020
Worst Quarter: (26.81%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 8.89%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 8.89%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 18.81%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Jun. 30, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (26.81%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Index to the Russell 3000 Index. Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US All Index in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental US All Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US All Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 18.28% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.11% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.70% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 17.72% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 14.52% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.14% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 11.15% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.06% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.69% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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Russell 3000 Index(1) ​ ​ ​ ​ 25.96% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.16% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.48% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US
All Index(2)
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Russell RAFI US Index ​ ​ ​ ​ 18.52% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.97% ​ ​
Fundamental US All Spliced Index(3)
​ ​ ​ ​ 18.52% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.97% ​ ​
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(1)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Index to the Russell 3000 Index.
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(2)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US All Index in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(3)
The Fundamental US All Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US All Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The Russell 1000® Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 18.48% Q2 2020
Worst Quarter: (26.09%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 9.34%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 9.34%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 18.48%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Jun. 30, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (26.09%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index to the Russell 1000 Index. Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental US Large Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 18.13% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.28% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.86% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 17.57% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 14.68% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10.31% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 11.06% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.20% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.83% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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Russell 1000 Index(1) ​ ​ ​ ​ 26.53% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.52% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.80% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US
Large Index(2)
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Russell RAFI US Large Company Index
​ ​ ​ ​ 18.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.55% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.14% ​ ​
Fundamental US Large Spliced
Index(3)
​ ​ ​ ​ 18.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.55% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.14% ​ ​
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(1)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index to the Russell 1000 Index.
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(2)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(3)
The Fundamental US Large Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Large Company Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Large Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Small Company Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The S&P 500® Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 30.46% Q4 2020
Worst Quarter: (35.49%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 3.43%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 3.43%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 30.46%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (35.49%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index to the S&P 500 Index. Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental US Small Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 20.14% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.60% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.54% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 19.66% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.17% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.13% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 12.13% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.97% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.84% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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S&P 500 Index(1) ​ ​ ​ ​ 26.29% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.69% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.03% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US
Small Index(2)
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Russell RAFI US Small Company Index
​ ​ ​ ​ 20.33% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.79% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.76% ​ ​
Fundamental US Small Spliced
Index(3)
​ ​ ​ ​ 20.33% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.79% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.76% ​ ​
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(1)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index to the S&P 500 Index.
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(2)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(3)
The Fundamental US Small Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI US Small Company Index from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity US Small Index from June 22, 2024 forward.
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The MSCI EAFE Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 21.76% Q4 2020
Worst Quarter: (27.20%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 5.12%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 5.12%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 21.76%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (27.20%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) to the MSCI EAFE Index (Net). Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental Developed ex US Large Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 20.34% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.38% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.90% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 19.60% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.78% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.39% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 12.94% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7.53% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.94% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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MSCI EAFE Index (Net)(1)(2)
​ ​ ​ ​ 18.24% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.16% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.28% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large
Index (Net)(1)(3)
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Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large
Company Index (Net)(1)
​ ​ ​ ​ 20.29% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.40% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.98% ​ ​
Fundamental Developed ex US Large
Spliced Index(1)(4)
​ ​ ​ ​ 20.29% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.40% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.98% ​ ​
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(1)
The net version of the index reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes, but reflects no deductions for expenses or other taxes.​
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(2)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) to the MSCI EAFE Index (Net).
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(3)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(4)
The Fundamental Developed ex US Large Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Large Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Large Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The MSCI EAFE Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 18.44% Q4 2020
Worst Quarter: (28.84%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 1.29%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 1.29%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 18.44%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (28.84%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) to the MSCI EAFE Index (Net). Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental Developed ex US Small Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.21% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.74% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.78% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 14.63% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.27% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.35% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 9.75% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.38% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.83% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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MSCI EAFE Index (Net)(1)(2)
​ ​ ​ ​ 18.24% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 8.16% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.28% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small
Index (Net)(1)(3)
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Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small
Company Index (Net)(1)
​ ​ ​ ​ 15.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7.00% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.09% ​ ​
Fundamental Developed ex US Small
Spliced Index(1)(4)
​ ​ ​ ​ 15.37% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 7.00% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.09% ​ ​
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(1)
The net version of the index reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes, but reflects no deductions for expenses or other taxes.​
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(2)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) to the MSCI EAFE Index (Net).
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(3)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(4)
The Fundamental Developed ex US Small Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Developed ex US Small Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Developed ex US Small Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to those of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 22.15% Q4 2020
Worst Quarter: (30.27%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: 2.32%
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 2.32%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 22.15%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (30.27%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net). Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. The Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 14.88% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.27% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.40% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 13.62% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.36% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.79% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 9.70% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.15% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.72% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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MSCI Emerging Markets
Index (Net)(1)(2)
​ ​ ​ ​ 9.83% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.69% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.66% ​ ​
RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity
Emerging Markets Index (Net)(1)(3)
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Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large
Company Index (Net)(1)
​ ​ ​ ​ 15.90% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.59% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.86% ​ ​
Fundamental Emerging Markets
Spliced Index(1)(4)
​ ​ ​ ​ 15.90% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 5.59% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.86% ​ ​
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(1)
The net version of the index reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes, but reflects no deductions for expenses or other taxes.​
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(2)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net).
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(3)
Effective June 21, 2024, the fund changed its comparative index from the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) to the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategy to invest its assets in accordance with the index. The index has not been in operation for a full calendar year, and therefore has no performance data to present. Performance of the fund prior to June 21, 2024, is based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
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(4)
The Fundamental Emerging Markets Spliced Index is an internally calculated index comprised of the Russell RAFI Emerging Markets Large Company Index (Net) from the inception of the fund until the close of business on June 21, 2024, and the RAFI Fundamental High Liquidity Emerging Markets Index (Net) from June 22, 2024 forward.
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus
Schwab U.S. REIT ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] Performance
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to that
of one or more indices. The S&P 500 Index serves as the fund’s regulatory index and provides a broad measure of market performance. The fund generally invests in securities that are included in the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index. The fund does not seek to track the regulatory index. This information provides some indication of the risks of investing in the fund. All figures assume distributions were reinvested. Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance. For current performance information, please see
www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus.
Effective upon the commencement of operations on June 22, 2020, the fund changed its index from the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index to the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index in connection with a change to the fund’s investment objective and investment strategies to invest its assets in accordance with the index. Performance of the fund prior to June 22, 2020 is therefore based on the fund’s investment strategy to track the previous index.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] Keep in mind that future performance (both before and after taxes) may differ from past performance.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart below shows how the fund’s investment results have varied from year to year, and the following table shows how the fund’s average annual total returns for various periods compared to that of one or more indices.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%) as of 12/31
Bar Chart [Table]
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Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
Best Quarter: 17.97% Q4 2023
Worst Quarter: (28.46%) Q1 2020
Year-to-date performance (before taxes) as of 3/31/24: (1.31%)
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] Year-to-date performance (before taxes)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return (1.31%)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Mar. 31, 2024
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 17.97%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (28.46%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Market Index Changed Effective upon the commencement of operations on June 22, 2020, the fund changed its index from the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index to the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index in connection with a change to the fund's investment objective and investment strategies to invest its assets in accordance with the index. Performance of the fund prior to June 22, 2020 is therefore based on the fund's investment strategy to track the previous index. In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund's regulatory index has changed from the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index to the S&P 500 Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred Your actual after-tax returns depend on your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account.
Performance [Table]
Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Before taxes ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.28% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.27% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.01% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions ​ ​ ​ ​ 9.98% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 3.32% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.93% ​ ​
After taxes on distributions and sale
of shares
​ ​ ​ ​ 6.87% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2.98% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.33% ​ ​
Comparative Indices (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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S&P 500® Index(1) ​ ​ ​ ​ 26.29% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 15.69% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 12.03% ​ ​
Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index(2)
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REIT Spliced Index (3) ​ ​ ​ ​ 11.34% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4.31% ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.09% ​ ​
(1)
In anticipation of new regulatory requirements, the fund’s regulatory index has changed from the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index to the S&P 500 Index.
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(2)
The Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index commenced operations on June 22, 2020.
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(3)
The REIT Spliced Index is an internally calculated index, comprised of the Dow Jones U.S. Select REIT Index from inception of the fund until the close of business on June 19, 2020, and the Dow Jones Equity All REIT Capped Index thereafter.​
Average Annual Return, Caption [Optional Text] Average Annual Total Returns as of 12/31/23
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
The after-tax figures reflect the highest individual federal income tax rates in effect during the period and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns depend on
your individual tax situation. In addition, after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your fund shares through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan, an individual retirement account (IRA) or other tax-advantaged account. In some cases, the return after taxes on distributions and sale of shares may exceed the fund’s other returns due to an assumed benefit from any losses on a sale of shares at the end of the measurement period.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.schwabassetmanagement.com/schwabetfs_prospectus