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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT
OF
REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-6200
Schwab Investments
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Randall W. Merk
Schwab Investments
101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California 94104
 
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (415) 627-7000
Date of fiscal year end:    August 31
Date of reporting period:   September 1, 2007 — February 29, 2008
Item 1: Report(s) to Shareholders.
 
 

 


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Schwab Bond Funds
 
Semiannual Report
February 29, 2008
 
 
Schwab Short-Term
Bond Market Fundtm
 
Schwab® Premier Income Fund
 
Schwab Total
Bond Market Fundtm
 
Schwab GNMA Fundtm
 
Schwab Inflation
Protected Fundtm
 
 
(CHARLES SCHWAB LOGO)
 


 

 
Five smart, cost-effective ways investors can use
bonds in an asset allocation strategy.
 
 
Select Shares® are available on many Schwab Fundstm
 
Schwab Funds offers Select Shares, a shares class that carries lower expenses than Investor Sharestm in exchange for higher investment minimums on many of its funds. Select Shares are available for initial purchases of $50,000 or more of a single fund in a single account and for shareholders who add to their existing Investor Share position, bringing the value to or above $50,000. We encourage shareholders to review their portfolio to see if they are eligible to exchange into Select Shares. If you believe you are eligible, you should contact Schwab or your financial intermediary to request a tax-free interclass exchange into Select Shares. Select Shares may not be available through financial intermediaries other than Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
Fund investment adviser: Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM).
Distributor and transfer agent: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab).
 


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Performance at a Glance
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
     
Total Return for the Report Period
 
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWBDX)*   4.16%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit: 1-5 Years Index   6.34%
Fund Category: Morningstar Short-Term Bond   3.00%
Performance Details   pages 6-7
 
Schwab® Premier Income Fund    
Investor Shares (Ticker Symbol: SWIPX)**
  5.04%
Select Shares® (Ticker Symbol: SWILX)**
  5.05%
Institutional Shares (Ticker Symbol: SWIIX)**
  5.06%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Intermediate Bond Index   3.71%
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond   2.06%
Performance Details   pages 8-9
 
Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWLBX)   3.41%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index   5.67%
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond   3.83%
Performance Details   pages 10-11
 
Schwab GNMA Fundtm    
Investor Shares (Ticker Symbol: SWGIX)*
  6.77%
Select Shares® (Ticker Symbol: SWGSX)*
  6.87%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers GNMA Index   6.24%
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate Government   5.69%
Performance Details   pages 12-13
 
Schwab Inflation Protected Fundtm    
Investor Shares (Ticker Symbol: SWRIX)
  11.26%
Select Shares® (Ticker Symbol: SWRSX)
  11.33%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index   11.94%
Fund Category: Morningstar Inflation Protected Bond   11.08%
Performance Details   pages 14-15
 
Minimum Initial Investment1    
Investor Shares
  $    100
Select Shares®
  $ 50,000
Institutional Shares
  $500,000
 
 
All fund and index figures on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
Expenses may be partially absorbed by fund management. Without these reductions, the fund’s total return would have been lower. Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
 
Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
 
Return for the report period presented in the table differs from the return in the Financial Highlights. This is a result of the calculation of the Financial Highlights return adhering to GAAP presentation.
 
**  Not annualized. For the period 10/31/07 (commencement of operation) to 2/29/08.
 
1  Please see prospectus for further detail and eligibility requirements.
 
 
 
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From the Chairman
 

(PHOTO)
 
Charles Schwab
Chairman

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
Throughout my career I’ve been through many up and down markets, and I’ve always believed that sticking to time-tested principles of investing and a long-term strategy is the best way to endure short-term volatility and economic turbulence. The current turmoil in fixed income and equity markets is no exception.
 
For the past several months, the financial markets have been struggling to overcome problems that arose initially out of declining home prices and a collapse in the subprime mortgage market, along with larger economic issues including a drop in the value of the dollar globally, heightened risk of inflation, and the threat of recession.
 
Over the years, these intense market fluctuations have not been the norm, but it is during these periods that many investors can give up on investment fundamentals. Trying to time the market is both difficult and risky. Financial research has shown that a carefully constructed long-term investing plan can help moderate the effects of volatile markets and provide more reliable returns.
 
A good plan is built on sound, proven principles of investing, such as asset allocation and diversification. Spreading your money across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cash equivalents can be the most important factor in determining long-term performance and weathering the inevitable ups and downs of the market. In addition, seeking advice from your financial consultant or trusted investment advisor can also be an important part of making informed and smart decisions.
 
Here at Schwab, our goal is to help you reach your financial goals no matter what the market conditions may be. With funds and services backed by the guidance and support you need—whatever type of investor you are—we’ll do all we can to help you succeed.
 
Thank you for investing with us.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s- Charles Schwab
 
 
 
 
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From the President
 

(PHOTO)
Randall W. Merk is President and CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and the funds covered in this report. He joined the firm in 2002 and has held a variety of executive positions at Schwab.

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
The latter half of 2007 and the beginning of 2008 marked times of extreme volatility in many sectors of the economy. Credit quality and liquidity concerns that at first seemed contained to the subprime lending market have since resulted in myriad broad-market disruptions. Particularly, instability within mortgage and asset-backed fixed income markets combined with a continued fall in housing prices created extraordinarily tight lending conditions and a difficult investment environment.
 
During these times of market uncertainty, we encourage you to seek the guidance and advice of your Schwab financial consultant or your independent investment advisor to ensure that your portfolio allocations represent your goals and tolerance for risk. Our Schwab Fixed Income Specialists can be reached at 1-877-563-7818, while our Client Service Specialists are available at 1-800-435-4000.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s-Randall W. Merk
 
 
 
 
 
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The Investment Environment
 

Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for the management of the funds.

 
As overall U.S. economic growth slowed, disruptions in the financial markets over the last several months have proven to be some of the most dramatic in recent memory. Problems in housing and credit markets continued to weigh on investor confidence as illiquidity and credit quality concerns spread into the broader marketplace. Volatility within fixed income markets, particularly within non-U.S. Treasury securities, catalyzed by the perception of risk and mass selling of bonds, contributed to an increase in market pessimism and depressed security prices.
 
Leading economic indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, and consumer prices, revealed diminishing overall economic growth and several contracting sectors. Real GDP—the output of goods and services produced in the United States adjusted for inflation—grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to a 4.9% increase in the third quarter. From December through the end of February, private sector employment declined by 141,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose above 5% during the reporting period. Consumer prices, including food and energy, rose by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. The rise in prices, coupled with job loss and diminished growth, acted to depress consumer confidence.
 
Over the last several months, the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar in conjunction with broad-spectrum increases in commodity prices contributed to concerns over inflation and the strength of the U.S. economy. Since peaking in early 2002, the U.S. dollar has declined in value by more than 40% relative to the Euro and 20% relative to broad trade-weighted currency indexes. While this decline has stimulated exports and curtailed imports, it has also worked to drive an increase in commodity prices. From January 2007 through the end of the period, commodity prices have increased more than 25% as measured by the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index, with gold and oil breaking $1,000 and $100 price thresholds, respectively, for the first time.
 
Housing and the subprime mortgage crisis were among the primary forces that contributed to broader market volatility and investor pessimism throughout the period. After many years of sustained growth, housing prices fell dramatically as supply began to outpace demand. Subprime borrowers, those with below average credit ratings, were disproportionately affected in the housing market correction. Although subprime adjustable rate mortgages accounted for just 6.8% of outstanding loans in the U.S., they represented 43% of foreclosures in the third quarter of 2007. With the increase in defaults on subprime loans, the prices of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities in the market declined, despite the fact that subprime represented only a fraction of the sector.
 
In this environment, investors became increasingly risk adverse. Even securities that carried triple-A credit ratings declined in price. Seeking the safety of government-backed debt,

 
 
 Yield Curve: Average Yields of AAA Securities of Seven Maturities
 
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
This chart shows where yields stood at the beginning of the report period and at the end of the period. For debt securities of comparable quality, those with longer maturities typically pay higher interest rates, in part because they are presumed to carry higher risk.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.

 
 
 
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The Investment Environment continued
 

investors migrated to U.S. Treasuries. Correspondingly, prices of non-U.S. Treasury fixed income securities sank on depressed demand, while yields rose. As the housing crisis deepened and economic indicators pointed toward impending recession, pessimism and selling continued.
 
In the early part of 2008, the municipal bond market became volatile as demand for auction rate securities and variable rate demand notes, among others, decreased. Yields on short-term double-A rated debt rose substantially, while even long-term municipal bonds of the highest quality reached yields of 6%. As auctions failed and the ability to turnover short-term debt became uncertain, many institutions and hedge funds were forced to sell securities to meet certain portfolio requirements. This selling created more illiquidity in the market and drove demand down even further.
 
In response to mounting market volatility and illiquidity across the broader marketplace, the Federal Reserve initiated a number of market control mechanisms designed to bolster investor confidence. During the reporting period, the Fed cut interest rates from 5.25% to 3.00% attempting to restore liquidity to the market by making lending more attractive. Additionally, major banks and other lending institutions in the private sector took measures to shore up riskier portions of their portfolios and encourage stricter borrowing standards in order to prevent further defaults and credit downgrades.

 
 
 Yields of U.S. Treasury Securities: Effective Yields of Three-Month, Two-Year and Ten-Year Treasuries
 
 
Yields, or interest rates, represent the cost of borrowing money. Rapid economic growth, waning investor interest in bonds, an increase in the issuance of bonds, or the expectation of higher inflation can drive rates up, while the opposite conditions can push rates down.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser.
 
Manager views and portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 

 
 
 
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Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund returned 4.16%, underperforming the Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit: 1-5 Year Index, which was up 6.34%. Risk aversion and forced selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility, U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
During the period, the financial markets experienced liquidity and confidence issues as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and related credit turmoil cascaded into other sectors. Correspondingly, a repricing of risk premiums and a flight to quality across all segments of the fixed income market contributed to downward pricing pressure, with prices for many non-U.S. Treasury securities falling regardless of their quality or fundamentals. In order to maintain liquidity, many investors were forced to sell high quality assets at depressed prices. This selling pressure occurred at the same time demand for non-U.S. Treasury securities was weakest, and as a result prices were driven down even further.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
U.S. Government Securities 48.3%
Mortgage-Backed Securities 29.0%
Corporate Bonds 18.4%
Commercial Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 2.3%
Asset-Backed Obligations 1.6%
Preferred Stock 0.4%
 
By Credit Quality 1
AAA 77.4%
AA 5.1%
A 4.8%
BBB 7.6%
BB 2.6%
B 0.5%
Short-Term Ratings 2.0%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-6 months 22.4%
7-18 months 0.1%
19-30 months 31.5%
More than 30 months 46.0%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 2.3 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 2.5 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   10 Years
 
Fund: Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm (11/5/91)*     4.16%       5.55%       3.44%       4.88%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Credit: 1-5 Years Index     6.34%       9.11%       4.00%       5.53%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Short-Term Bond     3.00%       4.46%       2.96%       4.46%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Net 0.55%; Gross 0.58%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields1
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield3     4.29%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver6     4.26%  
12-Month Distribution Yield3     5.07%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
*  Return for the report period presented in the table differs from the return in the Financial Highlights. This is a result of the calculation of the Financial Highlights return adhering to GAAP presentation.
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver in effect through at least 11/14/09. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  Yield if fund expenses had not been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab.
 
 
 
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Schwab® Premier Income Fund
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Premier Income Fund Investor Shares returned 5.04%, outperforming the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Intermediate Bond Index, which was up 3.71%. As the fund was being launched, risk aversion and forced selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, created a difficult investment environment. Despite this, the fund was able to position itself more defensively and benefitted during a period in which U.S. Treasuries outperformed.
 
During the period, the financial markets experienced liquidity and confidence issues as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and related credit turmoil cascaded into other sectors. Correspondingly, a repricing of risk premiums and a flight to quality across all segments of the fixed income market contributed to downward pricing pressure, with prices for many non-U.S. Treasury securities falling regardless of their quality or fundamentals. In order to maintain liquidity, many investors were forced to sell high quality assets at depressed prices. This selling pressure occurred at the same time demand for non-U.S. Treasury securities was weakest, and as a result prices were driven down even further.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Mortgage-Backed Securities 39.3%
Corporate Bonds 24.2%
U.S. Government Securities 20.9%
Asset-Backed Obligations 8.8%
Commercial Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 5.8%
Preferred Stock 1.0%
 
By Credit Quality 1
AAA 61.4%
AA 9.5%
A 7.9%
BBB 7.4%
BB 4.2%
B 2.8%
Short-Term Ratings 5.6%
Unrated Securities 1.2%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-6 months 40.6%
7-18 months 2.4%
19-30 months 5.6%
More than 30 months 51.4%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 2.8 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 3.6 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab® Premier Income Fund

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$50,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$500,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
         
Class and Inception Date   Since Inception
 
Investor Shares (10/31/07)
    5.04%  
Select Shares (10/31/07)
    5.05%  
Institutional Shares (10/31/07)
    5.06%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Intermediate Bond Index     3.71%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond     2.06%  
 
Expense Ratios4: Investor Shares: Net 0.87%; Gross 1.02% / Select Shares: Net 0.72%; Gross 0.87% /
             Institutional Shares: Net 0.63%; Gross 0.87%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields1,3
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield        
Investor Shares
    4.55%  
Select Shares
    4.70%  
Institutional Shares
    4.79%  
30-Day SEC Yield–No Waiver        
Investor Shares
    4.42%  
Select Shares
    4.57%  
Institutional Shares
    4.57%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 9/19/07.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
 
 
 
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Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Total Bond Market Fund returned 3.41%, underperforming Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which was up 5.67%. Risk aversion and forced selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility, U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
During the period, the financial markets experienced liquidity and confidence issues as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and related credit turmoil cascaded into other sectors. Correspondingly, a repricing of risk premiums and a flight to quality across all segments of the fixed income market contributed to downward pricing pressure, with prices for many non-U.S. Treasury securities falling regardless of their quality or fundamentals. In order to maintain liquidity, many investors were forced to sell high quality assets at depressed prices. This selling pressure occurred at the same time demand for non-U.S. Treasury securities was weakest, and as a result prices were driven down even further.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Mortgage-Backed Securities 46.3%
U.S. Government Securities 27.9%
Corporate Bonds 18.0%
Asset-Backed Obligations 3.7%
Commercial Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 3.3%
Preferred Stock 0.8%
 
By Credit Quality 1
AAA 74.5%
AA 5.5%
A 6.8%
BBB 7.3%
BB 2.2%
B 0.3%
Short-Term Ratings 3.2%
Unrated Securities 0.2%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-1 Year 28.8%
2-10 Years 36.6%
11-20 Years 9.7%
21-30 Years 24.9%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 4.5 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 4.6 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   10 Years
 
Fund: Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm (3/5/93)     3.41%       4.14%       4.03%       5.57%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     5.67%       7.30%       4.50%       6.04%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate-Term Bond     3.83%       4.39%       3.90%       5.18%  
 
Fund Expense Ratio4: 0.53%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields1,3
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield     5.12%  
12-Month Distribution Yield     5.39%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
 
 
 
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Schwab GNMA Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab GNMA Fund Investor Shares returned 6.77%, outperforming the Lehman Brothers GNMA Index, which was up 6.24% for the period. The relatively strong performance of GNMA securities within this volatile market can be largely attributed to their U.S. Government backing. GNMA securities are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, resulting in the timely payment of interest and principal. In this turbulent market, GNMA securities were viewed as relatively safe during a time when investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities despite their underlying credit quality.
 
During the period, the financial markets experienced liquidity and confidence issues as the collapse of the subprime mortgage market and related credit turmoil cascaded into other sectors. Correspondingly, a repricing of risk premiums and a flight to quality across all segments of the fixed income market contributed to downward pricing pressure, with prices for many non-U.S. Treasury securities falling regardless of their quality or fundamentals. In order to maintain liquidity, many investors were forced to sell high quality assets at depressed prices. This selling pressure occurred at the same time demand for non-U.S. Treasury securities was weakest, and as a result prices were driven down even further.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Mortgage-Backed Securities 94.5%
Commerical Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 5.4%
Asset-Backed Obligations 0.1%
 
By Credit Quality 1
AAA 94.0%
A 0.0%
Short-Term Ratings 5.9%
Unrated Securities 0.1%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AAA
 
By Maturity
0-6 Months 7.3%
7-18 Months 0.4%
19-30 Months 5.0%
More than 30 Months 87.3%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 4.2 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 3.1 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab GNMA Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$50,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
Class and Inception Date   6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   Since Inception
 
Investor Shares (3/3/03)*
    6.77%       8.63%       4.06%       4.06%  
Select Shares (3/3/03)*
    6.87%       8.72%       4.22%       4.22%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers GNMA Index     6.24%       7.98%       4.70%       4.70%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Intermediate Government     5.69%       7.06%       3.47%       3.47%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Investor Shares: Net 0.74%; Gross 1.10% / Select Shares: Net 0.55%; Gross 0.95%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields1
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield3        
Investor Shares
    4.61%  
Select Shares
    4.80%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver6        
Investor Shares
    4.44%  
Select Shares
    4.59%  
12-Month Distribution Yield3        
Investor Shares
    4.73%  
Select Shares
    4.92%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
*  Return for the report period presented in the table differs from the return in the Financial Highlights. This is a result of the calculation of the Financial Highlights return adhering to GAAP presentation.
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver in effect through at least 11/14/09. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  Yield if fund expenses had not been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab.
 
 
 
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Schwab Inflation Protected Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Inflation Protected Fund Investor Shares returned 11.26% for the six month period ended February 29, 2008. By comparison, the benchmark Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) Index returned 11.94%.
 
The strong performance in inflation protected securities reflects both a flight to safety and growing concerns over inflation as a result of market turmoil and policy by the Federal Reserve that focused on economic growth rather than inflation. Relative to the benchmark, the fund was neutral in overall duration, with a slight underweight to shorter maturities and an offsetting overweight to longer maturities. In addition, the fund had approximately 2% allocated to corporate bonds. The fund did not have any exposure to mortgage backed securities.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
U.S. Government Securities 96.4%
Commercial Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 2.0%
Corporate Bonds 1.5%
Preferred Stock 0.1%
 
By Credit Quality1
AAA 96.3%
AA 0.1%
A 0.2%
BBB 1.0%
BB 0.4%
Short-Term Ratings 2.0%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AAA
 
By Maturity
0-1 Year 2.8%
2-10 Years 69.3%
11-20 Years 16.5%
21-30 Years 11.4%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 9.5 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 8.5 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab Inflation Protected Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$50,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                         
Class and Inception Date   6 Months   1 Year   Since Inception
 
Investor Shares (3/31/06)
    11.26%       13.53%       9.26%  
Select Shares (3/31/06)
    11.33%       13.75%       9.41%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. TIPS Index     11.94%       14.88%       10.34%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Inflation Protected Bond     11.08%       13.11%       9.08%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Investor Shares: Net 0.65%; Gross 0.85% / Select Shares: Net 0.50%; Gross 0.70%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields 1
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield3        
Investor Shares
    0.05%  
Select Shares
    0.24%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver6        
Investor Shares
    -0.02%  
Select Shares
    0.17%  
12-Month Distribution Yield3        
Investor Shares
    4.84%  
Select Shares
    5.10%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver in effect through at least 11/14/09. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  Yield if fund expenses had not been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab.
 
 
 
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Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 Examples for a $1,000 Investment
 
 
As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, such as redemption fees; and, ongoing costs, such as management fees, transfer agent and shareholder services fees, and other fund expenses.
 
The expense examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare this cost with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for six-months beginning September 1, 2007 and held through February 29, 2008.
 
Actual Return lines in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ¸ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for your fund or share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period”.
 
Hypothetical Return lines in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a fund’s or share class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed return of 5% per year before expenses. Because the return used is not an actual return, it may not be used to estimate the actual ending account value or expenses you paid for the period.
 
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only, and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the hypothetical return lines of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
                                 
            Ending
   
        Beginning
  Account Value
  Expenses Paid
    Expense Ratio1
  Account Value
  (Net of Expenses)
  During Period2
    (Annualized)   at 9/1/07   at 2/29/08   9/1/07 - 2/29/08
 
 
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.55%     $ 1,000     $ 1,042.70     $ 2.79  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.55%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.13     $ 2.77  
 
Schwab Premier Income Fund®3                                
Investor Shares                                
Actual Return
    0.24%     $ 1,000     $ 1,020.50     $ 0.81  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.24%     $ 1,000     $ 1,015.87     $ 0.81  
Select Shares®                                
Actual Return
    0.21%     $ 1,000     $ 1,020.70     $ 0.54  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.21%     $ 1,000     $ 1,016.13     $ 0.54  
Institutional Shares                                
Actual Return
    0.16%     $ 1,000     $ 1,020.60     $ 0.71  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.16%     $ 1,000     $ 1,015.97     $ 0.71  
 
Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.52%     $ 1,000     $ 1,034.10     $ 2.63  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.52%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.28     $ 2.61  
 
Schwab GNMA Fundtm                                
Investor Shares                                
Actual Return
    0.75%     $ 1,000     $ 1,066.60     $ 3.85  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.75%     $ 1,000     $ 1,021.13     $ 3.77  
Select Shares®                                
Actual Return
    0.56%     $ 1,000     $ 1,067.60     $ 2.88  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.56%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.08     $ 2.82  

 
1  Based on the most recent six-month expense ratio; may differ from the expense ratio provided in Financial Highlights.
 
2  Expenses for each fund or share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days of the period, and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.
 
3  Expenses for each share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 122 days of the period (from 10/31/07, commencement of operations, through 02/29/08), and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.

 
 
 
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Fund Expenses (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
            Ending
   
        Beginning
  Account Value
  Expenses Paid
    Expense Ratio1
  Account Value
  (Net of Expenses)
  During Period2
    (Annualized)   at 9/1/07   at 2/29/08   9/1/07 - 2/29/08
 
 
Schwab Inflation Protected Fundtm                                
Investor Shares                                
Actual Return
    0.65%     $ 1,000     $ 1,112.63     $ 3.41  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.65%     $ 1,000     $ 1,021.63     $ 3.27  
Select Shares®                                
Actual Return
    0.50%     $ 1,000     $ 1,113.25     $ 2.63  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.50%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.38     $ 2.51  

 
1  Based on the most recent six-month expense ratio; may differ from the expense ratio provided in Financial Highlights.
 
2  Expenses for each fund or share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days of the period, and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.
 
3  Expenses for each share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 122 days of the period (from 10/31/07, commencement of operations, through 02/29/08), and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.

 
 
 
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Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm
 
Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
    2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per—Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.84       9.91       10.05       10.21       10.14       10.07  
   
Income (Loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.25       0.49       0.42       0.30       0.28       0.34  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.17       (0.07 )     (0.14 )     (0.13 )     0.07       0.07  
   
Total from investment operations
    0.42       0.42       0.28       0.17       0.35       0.41  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.26 )     (0.49 )     (0.42 )     (0.31 )     (0.28 )     (0.34 )
Distributions from net realized gains
                      (0.02 )            
   
Total Distributions
    (0.26 )     (0.49 )     (0.42 )     (0.33 )     (0.28 )     (0.34 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    10.00       9.84       9.91       10.05       10.21       10.14  
   
Total return (%)
    4.27 1     4.33       2.87       1.68       3.46       4.16  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.55 2     0.56 3     0.55       0.55       0.53       0.43  
Gross operating expenses
    0.58 2     0.58       0.57       0.57       0.57       0.58  
Net investment income (loss)
    5.18 2     4.94       4.18       3.00       2.69       3.34  
Portfolio turnover rate
    136 1     225       171       109       114       124  
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    594       569       604       660       728       648  
* Unaudited.
1 Not annualized.
2 Annualized.
3 The ratio of net operating expenses would have been 0.55% if overdraft expenses had not been included.
 
 
 
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 Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund
 

 
Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  48 .2%   U.S. Government Securities     282,069       286,625  
  18 .4%   Corporate Bonds     112,004       109,150  
  28 .9%   Mortgage-Backed Securities     173,526       171,696  
  1 .6%   Asset-Backed Obligations     10,306       9,648  
  0 .4%   Preferred Stock     3,235       2,504  
  2 .3%   Short-Term Investments     13,527       13,530  
  99 .8%   Total Investments     594,667       593,153  
  13 .7%   Collateral Invested for Securities on Loan     81,284       81,284  
  (13 .5)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (80,261 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             594,176  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 U.S. Government Securities 48.2% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Securities 16.6%
Fannie Mae
2.50%, 04/09/10 (e)
    25,000       25,063  
3.25%, 04/09/13 (e)
    58,000       57,677  
Federal Home Loan Bank
4.63%, 02/18/11 (d)
    15,000       15,900  
                 
              98,640  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 31.6%
U.S. Treasury Notes
2.00%, 02/28/10
    110,000       110,773  
4.50%, 05/15/10 (e)
    33,200       35,270  
3.38%, 11/30/12 (e)
    15,000       15,605  
2.88%, 02/28/13
    25,000       25,291  
12.00%, 08/15/13 (b)(e)
    1,000       1,046  
                 
              187,985  
                 
Total U.S. Government Securities
(Cost $282,069)
    286,625  
         
                 
                 
 
 Corporate Bonds 18.4% of net assets
                 
 
Finance 9.0%
                 
 
Banking 7.1%
AGFirst Farm Credit Bank
6.59%, 06/16/08 (a)b) (c)(d)
    1,500       1,301  
Barclays Bank PLC
7.38%, 12/15/11 (a)(b)(c)(d)(f)
    4,000       4,180  
BBVA Bancomer Capital Trust 1
5.38%, 07/22/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,000       2,082  
BCI US Funding Trust
8.01%, 07/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,100       1,121  
Deutsche Bank Capital Trust
6.63%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)
    8,000       8,433  
HSBC Capital Funding LP
9.55%, 06/30/10 (a)(b)(c)
    6,500       7,072  
ING Capital Funding Trust III
8.44%, 12/31/10 (a)(b)
    3,000       3,264  
RBS Capital Trust IV
5.63%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)(d)
    5,500       4,716  
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I
8.62%, 10/01/10 (a)(b)
    5,600       6,169  
Washington Mutual Bank
3.98%, 04/18/08 (a)
    2,000       1,991  
Wells Fargo & Co
4.38%, 01/31/13 (e)
    2,000       2,025  
                 
              42,354  
                 
 
Brokerage 0.3%
Lehman Brothers Holdings E-Capital Trust I
3.85%, 05/19/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,000       1,645  
                 
 
Finance Company 0.8%
ILFC E-Capital Trust I
5.90%, 12/21/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,000       1,783  
SLM Corp.
3.53%, 04/25/08 (a)
    2,000       1,907  
3.54%, 04/25/08 (a)
    1,000       978  
                 
              4,668  
                 
 
Insurance 0.8%
Oil Insurance Ltd.
7.56%, 06/30/11 ( (a)b) (c)(d)
    1,000       935  
XL Financial Assurance Ltd. - Twin Reefs Pass-Through
4.17%, 03/10/08 (a)(b)(c)
    1,000       201  
ZFS Finance USA Trust I
6.15%, 12/15/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,500       1,320  
ZFS Finance USA Trust III
6.14%, 03/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,500       2,406  
                 
              4,862  
                 
              53,529  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                 
 
Industrial 7.6%
                 
 
Communications 2.7%
Alamosa Delaware, Inc.
8.50%, 01/31/12 (b)(d)
    3,340       3,007  
AT&T, Inc.
4.95%, 01/15/13 (b)
    3,000       3,093  
Comcast Holdings Corp.
10.63%, 07/15/12 (d)
    2,965       3,552  
Rogers Wireless, Inc.
8.00%, 12/15/12 (b)
    1,000       1,051  
TCI Communications, Inc.
9.80%, 02/01/12
    630       732  
Time Warner Entertainment Co.
10.15%, 05/01/12 (d)
    2,000       2,346  
Verizon Communications
4.35%, 02/15/13 (b)
    2,000       2,010  
                 
              15,791  
                 
 
Consumer Cyclical 3.2%
CVS Caremark Corp.
6.30%, 06/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,000       2,848  
Ford Motor Credit Co.
7.13%, 04/14/08 (a)(d)
    2,000       1,575  
6.75%, 08/15/08
    660       654  
6.38%, 11/05/08
    470       465  
KB Home
7.75%, 02/01/10 (b)(d)
    1,000       959  
Royal Caribbean Cruises
8.75%, 02/02/11 (e)
    1,000       1,066  
Seminole Tribe of Florida
5.80%, 10/01/13 (c)(d)
    790       837  
Toll Corp.
8.25%, 02/01/11 (b)(d)
    6,665       6,298  
8.25%, 12/01/11 (b)
    1,545       1,441  
Viacom, Inc.
5.75%, 04/30/11 (b)
    3,000       3,103  
                 
              19,246  
                 
 
Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.6%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP
6.45%, 06/01/14 (b)
    2,000       2,141  
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.25%, 06/01/12 (b)(c)
    1,000       1,069  
                 
              3,210  
                 
 
Energy 1.1%
Delek & Avner-Yam Tethys Ltd.
4.34%, 05/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,205       1,203  
Husky Oil Ltd.
8.90%, 08/15/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,000       2,037  
XTO Energy, Inc.
7.50%, 04/15/12 (b)
    2,960       3,334  
                 
              6,574  
                 
              44,821  
                 
 
Utilities 1.8%
                 
 
Electric 0.9%
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
7.88%, 04/01/13 (b)(d)
    2,974       3,371  
Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
4.88%, 11/01/11 (b)(d)
    2,000       1,987  
                 
              5,358  
                 
 
Natural Gas 0.9%
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP
7.50%, 11/01/10 (b)
    4,000       4,382  
Williams Partners LP/Williams Partners Finance Corp.
7.50%, 06/15/11 (b)(d)
    1,000       1,060  
                 
              5,442  
                 
              10,800  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $112,004)
    109,150  
         
                 
                 
 
 Mortgage-Backed Securities 28.9% of net assets
                 
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 25.0%
American Home Mortgage Investment Trust
Series 2004-3 Class 6A3
               
4.48%, 10/25/34 (b)(d)
    5       5  
Series 2005-3 Class 2A3
               
4.99%, 08/25/10 (a)(b)(d)
    10,000       10,002  
Series 2007-A Class 13A1
               
6.10%, 01/25/37 (b)(c)(d)
    4,438       4,372  
Series 2005-1 Class 7A2
               
5.29%, 03/25/10 (a)(b)(d)
    4,793       4,530  
Banc of America Funding Corp.
Series 2006-B Class 6A1
               
5.88%, 03/01/08 (a)b)
    1,316       1,322  
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2003-10 Class A4
               
4.50%, 11/25/18 (b)(d)
    5,164       5,295  
Series 2003-2 Class 2A2
               
5.25%, 02/25/33 (b)(d)
    5,000       5,231  
Series 2004-4 Class A3
               
5.25%, 06/25/34 (b)(d)
    923       935  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2003-1 Class WA1
               
6.50%, 10/25/33 (b)(d)
    120       127  
Series 2005-WF2 Class AF4
               
4.96%, 08/25/35 (b)(d)
    690       680  
Series 2005-10 Class 1A4A
               
5.75%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    6,954       6,834  
Series 2007-AR4 Class 2A3A
               
5.71%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    38       38  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2003-6T2 Class A2
               
5.00%, 06/25/33 (b)(d)
    61       61  
Series 2004-30CB Class 1A2
               
4.25%, 02/25/35 (b)(d)
    3,509       3,580  
Series 2005-J8 Class 1A3
               
5.50%, 07/25/35 (b)(d)
    215       215  
Countrywide Home Loans
Series 2005-HYBI Class 4A1
               
5.15%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    229       233  
Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR1 Class 2A1
               
5.71%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,416       6,739  
Series 2007-AR5 Class 2A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    14,048       12,854  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-S1 Class 1A16
               
6.00%, 03/25/36 (b)(d)
    5,448       5,544  
Series 2007-A1 Class 2A1
               
5.94%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,648       4,367  
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-10 Class 2A1
               
4.50%, 11/25/13 (b)(d)
    253       257  
Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset
Series 2007-AF1 Class 1AF6
               
6.00%, 05/25/37 (b)(d)
    9,242       9,427  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-9 Class 2A
               
6.33%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,214       2,289  
Series 2004-1 Class 1A8
               
4.75%, 11/25/18 (b)(d)
    1,305       1,337  
Series 2007-11AR Class 1A1
               
6.29%, 03/01/08 (a)b)(d)
    7,472       7,636  
Series 2007-6XS Class 1A2S
               
5.50%, 05/25/47 (b)(d)
    4,236       4,310  
Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp.
Series 2004-AR1 Class 4A
               
7.43%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    5,049       5,147  
Opteum Mortgage Acceptance Corp.
Series 2005-5 Class 2A1A
               
5.47%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    55       55  
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
Series 2006-QA1 Class A21
               
5.97%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,919       4,521  
Series 2006-QS8 Class A1
               
6.00%, 08/25/36 (b)
    11,008       11,244  
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2007-A1 Class A8
               
6.00%, 03/25/37 (b)
    13,719       13,892  
Series 2007-A7 Class A5
               
6.00%, 07/25/37 (b)(d)
    5,761       5,848  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2005-2XS Class 1A5A
               
4.72%, 02/25/35 (b)(d)
    4,988       5,024  
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2006-2 Class 2A3
               
5.50%, 03/25/36 (b)
    663       676  
Series 2006-AR11 Class A4
               
5.52%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,876       3,870  
                 
              148,497  
                 
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 3.9%
ACT Depositor Corp.
Series 2005-RR Class A1FL
               
3.42%, 03/24/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,999       2,801  
WAMU Commercial Mortgage Security
Series 2007-SL3 Class A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(d)
    14,834       14,732  
Series 2007-SL2 Class A1
               
5.43%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    5,806       5,666  
                 
              23,199  
                 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $173,526)
    171,696  
         
                 
                 
 
 Asset-Backed Obligations 1.6% of net assets
ACE Securities Corp.
Series 2004-HE1 Class M1
               
3.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    414       412  
Aria CDO I (Jersey) Ltd.
Series 1A-3 Class B1U5
               
6.28%, 04/07/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)(g)
    4,000       3,999  
Fremont Home Loan Trust
Series 2003-B Class M2
               
5.57%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    899       808  
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-1 Class M6
               
4.54%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,197       985  
Series 2003-4 Class M3
               
5.29%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,063       642  
USXL Funding LLC
Series 2006-1A Class A
               
5.38%, 04/15/14 (b)(c)(d)(f)
    2,980       2,802  
                 
Total Asset-Backed Obligations
(Cost $10,306)
    9,648  
         
                 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Preferred Stock 0.4% of net assets
First Republic Preferred Capital Corp. (b)(c)
    300       324  
Sovereign Real Estate Investment Trust
    2,000       2,180  
                 
Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $3,235)
    2,504  
         
                 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Short-Term Investments 2.3% of net assets
                 
 
Commercial Paper & Other Corporate Obligations 1.9%
Dominion Resources, Inc.
3.47%, 03/04/08
    3,200       3,200  
Rockies Express Pipeline
3.65%, 03/03/08
    8,000       8,000  
                 
              11,200  
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 0.3%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/03/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $1,832 (fully collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Association with a value of $1,869).
    1,832       1,832  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
2.90%, 03/13/08 (d)
    100       100  
2.02%, 05/29/08 (d)
    400       398  
                 
              498  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $13,527)
    13,530  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x1,000)
 
At 02/29/08, the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $594,668, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $8,737 and ($10,252) respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($1,515).
 
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $42,673 or 7.2% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open future contracts and swap agreements.
(e) All or a portion of this security is on loan.
(f) Credit-enhanced security.
(g) Illiquid security. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $3,999 or 0.7% of net assets.
 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Collateral Invested for Securities on Loan 13.7% of net assets
State Street Navigator Lending Prime Portfolio
    81,283,508       81,284  
 
End of collateral invested for securities on loan.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at02/29/08. All numbers are x1,000 except number of futures contracts.
        Unrealized
        Gains/
    Notional Amount
  (Losses)
    (USD)   (USD)
 
                 
                 
 
 Swap Agreements
                 
 
Interest Rate Swaps 4.0%
                 
Receive fixed rate payments of 4.00%, Pay variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, expires 03/19/10, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    18,820       474  
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate payments of 5.00%, expires 03/19/18, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    4,500       (196 )
                 
Total unrealized gains on swap agreements     278  
Net premium received/paid     (24 )
Swap Agreements, at fair value     254  
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Gains/(Losses)
 
 
 Futures Contracts
10 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/19/08
    (204 )     23,925       (489 )
2 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    243       52,226       400  
5 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    131       14,967       239  
                         
Net unrealized gains on futures     150  
         
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value including $79,649 of securities on loan ( cost $594,667)
        $593,153  
Collateral invested for securities on loan
        81,284  
Cash
        1  
Receivables:
           
Interest
        3,253  
Fund shares sold
        564  
Income from securities on loan
        142  
Dividends
        86  
Due from broker for futures
        69  
Unrealized gains on swap agreements
        474  
Prepaid expenses
  +     3  
     
     
Total assets
        679,029  
             
 
Liabilities
Premium on swap agreements
        24  
Collateral held for securities on loan
        81,284  
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        2,132  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        13  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        12  
Fund shares redeemed
        541  
Distributions to shareholders
        622  
Unrealized losses on swap agreements
        196  
Accrued expenses
  +     29  
     
     
Total liabilities
        84,853  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        679,029  
Total liabilities
      84,853  
     
     
Net assets
        $594,176  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        605,141  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (103 )
Net realized capital losses
        (9,776 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (1,086 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$594,176
      59,443         $10.00
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $15,851  
Securities on loan
        660  
Dividends
  +     131  
     
     
Total investment income
        16,642  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized gains on investments
        3,921  
Net realized losses on short sales
        (14 )
Net realized losses on swap agreements
        (1,078 )
Net realized gains on futures contracts
  +     3,948  
     
     
Net realized gains
        6,777  
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized gains on investments
        1,300  
Net unrealized losses on short sales
        (12 )
Net unrealized gains on swap agreements
        1,370  
Net unrealized losses on futures contracts
  +     (342 )
     
     
Net unrealized gains
        2,316  
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        837  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees
        726  
Portfolio accounting fees
        29  
Registration fees
        24  
Shareholder reports
        18  
Professional fees
        17  
Custodian fees
        13  
Trustees’ fees
        6  
Interest expense
        6  
Other expenses
  +     3  
     
     
Total expenses
        1,679  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      76  
Custody credits
      5  
     
     
Net expenses
        1,598  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        16,642  
Net expenses
      1,598  
     
     
Net investment income
        15,044  
Net realized gains
        6,777  
Net unrealized gains
  +     2,316  
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $24,137  
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $15,044   $29,039
Net realized gains (losses) 
      6,777   (1,716) 
Net unrealized gains (losses) 
  +   2,316   (1,651) 
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
      24,137   25,672
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income
      $15,165   $29,177
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
Shares sold
        9,038       $89,705       18,786       $186,261  
Shares reinvested
        1,054       10,461       2,183       21,655  
Shares redeemed
  +     (8,455     (83,947     (24,087     (238,940
     
     
Net transactions in fund shares
        1,637       $16,219       (3,118     $(31,024
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        57,806       $568,985       60,924       $603,514  
Total increase (decrease) 
  +     1,637       25,191       (3,118     (34,529
     
     
End of period
        59,443       $594,176       57,806       $568,985  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income/net investment income not yet distributed
                ($103             $18  
 
 
 
 
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Schwab® Premier Income Fund
 
Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    10/31/071-
                   
 Investor Shares   2/29/08*                    
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    10.00                                          
                                                 
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19                                          
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.31                                          
                                                 
Total income from investment operations
    0.50                                          
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )                                        
                                                 
Net asset value at end of period
    10.32                                          
                                                 
Total return (%)
    5.04 2                                        
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.24 3                                        
Gross operating expenses
    1.05 3                                        
Net investment income (loss)
    6.12 3                                        
Portfolio turnover rate
    142 2                                        
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    63                                          
 
                                                 
    10/31/071-
                   
 Select Shares   2/29/08*                    
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    10.00                                          
                                                 
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19                                          
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.31                                          
                                                 
Total income from investment operations
    0.50                                          
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )                                        
                                                 
Net asset value at end of period
    10.32                                          
                                                 
Total return (%)
    5.05 2                                        
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.21 3                                        
Gross operating expenses
    0.90 3                                        
Net investment income (loss)
    6.17 3                                        
Portfolio turnover rate
    142 2                                        
Net asset, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    177                                          
 
* Unaudited.
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Financial Highlights continued
 
                                                 
    10/31/071-
                   
 Institutional Shares   2/29/08*                    
 
                                                 
Per—Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    10.00                                          
                                                 
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19                                          
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.31                                          
                                                 
Total income from investment operations
    0.50                                          
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )                                        
                                                 
Net asset value at end of period
    10.32                                          
                                                 
Total return (%)
    5.06 2                                        
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.16 3                                        
Gross operating expenses
    0.90 3                                        
Net investment income (loss)
    6.18 3                                        
Portfolio turnover rate
    142 2                                        
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    19                                          
 
* Unaudited.
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
 
 
 
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 Schwab Premier Income Fund
 

 
Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  25 .8%   Corporate Bonds     67,713       66,917  
  9 .4%   Asset-Backed Obligations     23,844       24,370  
  41 .7%   Mortgage-Backed Securities     106,252       108,317  
  22 .2%   U.S. Government Securities     56,609       57,628  
  1 .0%   Preferred Stock     2,727       2,755  
  6 .1%   Short-Term Investments     15,930       15,933  
  106 .2%   Total Investments     273,075       275,920  
  (6 .2)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (16,197 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             259,723  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Corporate Bonds 25.8% of net assets
                 
 
Finance 13.7%
                 
 
Banking 10.5%
Bank of America Corp.
8.00%, 07/30/08 (a)(b)
    2,000       2,075  
BankBoston Capital Trust III
5.74%, 03/17/08 (a)(b)
    175       140  
Barclays Bank PLC
7.43%, 12/15/17 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,000       2,018  
BCI US Funding Trust
8.01%, 07/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,311       1,336  
Capital One Bank FSB
5.21%, 03/13/08 (a)
    1,000       965  
Mizuho JGB Investment LLC
9.87%, 06/30/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,000       2,021  
Natexis Ambs Co., LLC
8.44%, 06/30/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,450       1,475  
Resona Preferred Global Securities
7.19%, 07/30/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,000       932  
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
7.64%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,130       2,128  
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
7.50%, 03/12/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,400       2,476  
Tokai Preferred Capital Co., LLC
9.98%, 06/30/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    5,655       5,731  
Wachovia Corp.
7.98%, 09/15/08 (a)(b)
    3,000       3,125  
Washington Mutual Bank
3.98%, 04/18/08 (a)
    2,000       1,991  
Washington Mutual Bank NV
3.33%, 05/01/08 (a)(d)
    1,000       937  
                 
              27,350  
                 
 
Finance Company 1.7%
American General Finance
6.90%, 12/15/17 (d)
    2,000       2,014  
ILFC E-Capital Trust I
5.90%, 12/21/10 (a)(b)(c)
    1,040       927  
SLM Corp.
3.53%, 04/25/08 (a)(d)
    720       686  
3.54%, 04/25/08 (a)(d)
    800       783  
                 
              4,410  
                 
 
Insurance 1.5%
XL Financial Assurance Ltd. - Twin Reefs Pass-Through
4.17%, 03/10/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,000       201  
ZFS Finance USA Trust I
6.15%, 12/15/10 (a)(b)(c)
    3,000       2,640  
ZFS Finance USA Trust III
6.14%, 03/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,000       962  
                 
              3,803  
                 
              35,563  
                 
 
Industrial 10.5%
                 
 
Communications 3.2%
Alamosa Delaware, Inc.
8.50%, 01/31/12 (b)(d)
    2,250       2,025  
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC
6.10%, 02/15/18 (b)(c)
    3,000       3,041  
Comcast Holdings Corp.
10.63%, 07/15/12
    619       742  
Rogers Wireless, Inc.
8.00%, 12/15/12 (b)(d)
    1,166       1,226  
TCI Communications, Inc.
9.80%, 02/01/12 (d)
    1,000       1,162  
                 
              8,196  
                 
 
Consumer Cyclical 5.9%
Circus & Eldorado/Silver Legacy Capital Corp.
10.13%, 03/01/12 (b)
    1,000       1,011  
CVS Caremark Corp.
6.30%, 06/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,000       950  
6.94%, 01/10/30 (b)(c)
    999       1,047  
Ford Motor Credit Co.
6.75%, 08/15/08
    4,000       3,965  
5.63%, 10/01/08
    277       274  
5.80%, 01/12/09 (d)
    1,000       967  
KB Home
8.63%, 12/15/08 (d)
    1,899       1,908  
7.75%, 02/01/10 (b)
    260       249  
Mandalay Resort Group
9.38%, 12/15/10 (b)(d)
    1,315       1,358  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Royal Caribbean Cruises
8.75%, 02/02/11 (d)
    1,000       1,066  
Toll Corp.
8.25%, 02/01/11 (b)
    490       463  
8.25%, 12/01/11 (b)(d)
    1,215       1,133  
Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.
6.63%, 12/01/14 (b)(c)(d)
    1,000       965  
                 
              15,356  
                 
 
Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.8%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP
6.45%, 06/01/14 (b)
    1,000       1,071  
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.75%, 06/01/18 (b)(d)
    1,000       1,075  
                 
              2,146  
                 
 
Energy 0.6%
Husky Oil Ltd.
8.90%, 08/15/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,582       1,611  
                 
              27,309  
                 
 
Utilities 1.6%
                 
 
Electric 0.8%
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
6.13%, 11/01/17 (b)(d)
    1,000       1,038  
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
5.63%, 11/30/17 (b)
    1,000       1,040  
                 
              2,078  
                 
 
Natural Gas 0.8%
Enterprise Products Operating LP
8.38%, 08/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,000       1,967  
                 
              4,045  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $67,713)
    66,917  
         
                 
                 
 
 Asset-Backed Obligations 9.4% of net assets
ACE Securities Corp.
Series 2006-ASP2 Class A2A
               
3.21%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    194       192  
Series 2003-HS1 Class M3
               
5.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,500       1,273  
Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-R10 Class M1
               
3.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,000       880  
2003 11 Asset Bkd Ctf Clm5 Frn
               
6.63%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    184       94  
Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2006-FRE1
               
3.20%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    59       58  
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust
Series 2006-A5 Class A5
               
5.30%, 05/20/11 (b)
    110       113  
Citifinancial Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-1 Class AF2
               
2.65%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)
    758       746  
Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization LLC
Series 2005-CB6 Class A2
               
4.84%, 04/01/08 (a)(d)
    305       304  
Fremont Home Loan Trust
Series 2003-B Class M1
               
4.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,906       2,746  
HFC Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates
Series 2006-4 Class A1F
               
5.79%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,157       1,147  
Home Equity Asset Trust
Series 2006-3 Class 2A1
               
3.21%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3       3  
JP Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp.
Series 2006-CW1 Class A2
               
3.18%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    66       66  
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-1 Class M2
               
3.69%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,500       1,328  
Series 2004-1 Class M6
               
4.54%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,394       1,971  
MBNA Credit Card Master Note Trust
Series 2003-A6 Class A6
               
2.75%, 10/15/10 (b)
    250       250  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2003-WMC3 Class M4
               
8.63%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,213       2,271  
Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I
Series 2004-HE8 Class M1
               
3.78%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    3,000       2,946  
Series 2003-NC6 Class M1
               
4.34%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,305       1,204  
Novastar Home Equity Loan
Series 2004-4 Class M1
               
3.76%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,000       897  
Series 2003-4 Class M1
               
3.85%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    2,971       2,707  
Park Place Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-MHQ1 Class M1
               
3.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,000       899  
Pinnacle Capital Asset Trust
Series 2006-A Class B
               
5.51%, 09/25/09 (b)(c)(d)
    2,000       2,008  
Residential Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2006-KS7 Class A1
               
3.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    270       267  
                 
Total Asset-Backed Obligations
(Cost $23,844)
    24,370  
         
                 
                 
 
 Mortgage-Backed Securities 41.7% of net assets
                 
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 16.7%
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2007-1 Class 4A1
               
5.94%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,245       1,171  
Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2005-2 Class CB
               
5.50%, 03/25/35 (b)(d)(e)
    2,658       319  
Series 2005-5 Class CB
               
5.50%, 06/25/35 (b)(d)(e)
    3,927       476  
Banc of America Funding Corp.
Series 2006-5 Class 30PO
               
0.00%, 09/25/36 (b)(f)
    1,314       944  
Series 2007-1 Class 30PO
               
0.00%, 01/25/37 (b)(f)
    1,529       1,053  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Series 2007-7 Class 30
               
0.00%, 09/25/37 (b)(d)(f)
    3,224       2,189  
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2005-E Class 3A1
               
5.24%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,062       9,068  
Series 2007-1 Class 2
               
0.00%, 01/25/37 (b)(d)(f)
    1,284       960  
Series 2007-1 Class 1
               
0.00%, 03/25/37 (b)(d)(f)
    2,769       1,984  
Series 2007-3 Class 1
               
0.00%, 09/25/37 (b)(d)(f)
    887       627  
Series 2007-4 Class 1
               
0.00%, 12/28/37 (b)(d)(f)
    2,211       1,662  
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-1 Class 3A1
               
5.19%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,698       7,691  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-J2 Class 3X
               
0.28%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)(d)(e)
    25,434       212  
Fannie Mae Interest Strips
Series 368 Class 3
               
4.50%, 11/01/20 (d)(e)
    13,322       1,945  
Series 367 Class 2
               
5.50%, 01/01/36 (d)(e)
    2,456       574  
Series 370 Class 1
               
0.00%, 05/25/36 (d)
    2,418       1,965  
Freddie Mac REMICS
Series 2701 Class IA
               
5.50%, 09/15/22 (b)(d)(e)
    2,101       32  
Series 2594 Class BY
               
5.50%, 02/15/23 (b)(d)(e)
    770       34  
Freddie Mac Strips
Series 231 Class 
               
0.00%, 08/01/35 (d)(f)
    3,885       3,016  
Series 232 Class 
               
5.00%, 08/01/35 (d)(e)
    2,961       709  
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust
Series 2007-A1 Class 6PT7
               
4.78%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,955       1,947  
Series 2004-A6 Class 4A1
               
5.47%, 04/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,062       4,047  
Thornburg Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2005-4 Class A3
               
3.37%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    860       858  
                 
              43,483  
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 25.0%
Fannie Mae
5.98%, 04/01/08 (a)(d)
    3,541       3,567  
5.00%, 09/01/20 to 11/01/35 (d)
    10,347       10,303  
5.50%, 04/01/21 to 01/01/36 (d)
    6,097       6,194  
6.00%, 07/01/37 (d)
    17,525       17,916  
6.50%, 11/01/37 (d)
    7,334       7,605  
Fannie Mae TBA
5.00%, 03/18/23
    4,500       4,550  
6.00%, 03/12/38
    7,000       7,152  
6.50%, 03/12/38
    6,000       6,218  
Freddie Mac Gold
3.50%, 05/01/11
    50       49  
4.50%, 01/01/13 to 09/01/15
    82       86  
4.00%, 09/01/35
    44       41  
Freddie Mac Strips
5.50%, 05/15/36 (d)
    4,917       1,153  
                 
              64,834  
                 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $106,252)
    108,317  
         
                 
                 
 
 U.S. Government Securities 22.2% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Security 1.5%
Fannie Mae
2.50%, 04/09/10
    4,000       4,010  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 20.7%
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.25%, 12/31/09
    8,000       8,233  
2.88%, 02/28/13
    35,000       35,407  
3.50%, 02/15/18
    10,000       9,978  
                 
              53,618  
                 
Total U.S. Government Securities
(Cost $56,609)
    57,628  
         
                 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Preferred Stock 1.0% of net assets
                 
Fannie Mae (b) *
    100,000       2,583  
Sovereign Real Estate Investment Trust
    158       172  
                 
Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $2,727)
    2,755  
         
                 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Short-Term Investments 6.1% of net assets
                 
 
Commercial Paper & Other Corporate Obligations 5.5%
Dominion Resources, Inc.
3.47%, 03/04/08
    6,300       6,299  
Kinder Morgan Energy
3.50%, 03/03/08
    6,300       6,300  
Rockies Express Pipeline
3.65%, 03/03/08
    2,000       2,000  
                 
              14,599  
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 0.4%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/03/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $935 (fully collateralized by Federal National Discount Note with a value of $954)
    935       935  
 
 
 
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 Schwab Premier Income Fund
 

 
Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.2%
U.S. Treasury Bills
2.87%, 03/13/08 (d)
    100       100  
2.04%, 05/08/08 (d)
    100       100  
2.03%, 05/29/08 (d)
    200       199  
                 
              399  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $15,930)
    15,933  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x1,000)
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $273,075, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $5,490 and ($2,645), respectively, with a net unrealized appreciation of $2,845.
 
* Non-income producing security.
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $27,780 or 10.7% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for futures contracts and swap agreements.
(e) Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages or assets. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.
(f) Principal only securities represent the right to receive the monthly principal payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. No payments of interest on the pool are passed through to the “principal only” holder.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at
02/29/08. All numbers are x 1,000 except number of futures contracts.
 
                 
        Unrealized
        Gains/
    Notional Amount
  (Losses)
    (USD)   (USD)
 
 
 Swap Agreements
                 
 
Interest Rate Swaps 6.0%
Receive fixed rate payments of 4.00%, Pay variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, expires 03/19/10, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    12,540       316  
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate payments of 5.00%, expires 03/19/18, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    3,000       (131 )
                 
Total Unrealized gains on swap agreements     185  
Net premium received/paid     (16 )
         
Swap agreements, at fair value     169  
         
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Gains /Losses
 
 
 Futures Contracts
10 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/19/08
    (34 )     3,988       (37 )
2 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    70       15,045       105  
5 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    121       13,824       265  
                         
Net unrealized gains     333  
 
 
 
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 Schwab Premier Income Fund
 

 
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $273,075)
        $275,920  
Cash
        405  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        22,591  
Fund shares sold
        1,942  
Interest
        1,450  
Due from broker for futures
        203  
Dividends
        53  
Unrealized gains on swap agreements
  +     316  
     
     
Total assets
        302,880  
             
 
Liabilities
Premium on swap agreements
        16  
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        42,371  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        10  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        3  
Distributions to shareholders
        342  
Fund shares redeemed
        207  
Unrealized losses on swap agreements
        131  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  +     77  
     
     
Total liabilities
        43,157  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        302,880  
Total liabilities
      43,157  
     
     
Net assets
        $259,723  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        254,735  
Net investment income not yet distributed
        186  
Net realized capital gains
        1,439  
Net unrealized capital gains
        3,363  
 
Net Asset Value (NAV) by Shares Class 
 
                       
            Shares
       
Share Class    Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
Investor Shares
  $63,013       6,105         $10.32
Select Shares
  $177,224       17,174         $10.32
Institutional Shares
  $19,486       1,888         $10.32
 
 
 
 
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 Schwab Premier Income Fund
 

 
Statement of
Operations
For October 31, 2007* through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $4,050  
Dividends
  +     59  
     
     
Total investment income
        4,109  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized gains on investments
        660  
Net realized gains on futures contracts
        821  
Net realized losses on swap agreements
  +     (42 )
     
     
Net realized gains
        1,439  
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized gains on investments
        2,845  
Net unrealized gains on futures contracts
        333  
Net unrealized gains on swap agreements
  +     185  
     
     
Net unrealized gains
        3,363  
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        387  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees:
           
Investor Shares
        41  
Select Shares
        43  
Institutional Shares
        5  
Registration fees
        94  
Professional fees
        13  
Portfolio accounting fees
        8  
Custodian fees
        7  
Trustees’ fees
        4  
Shareholder reports
        1  
Interest expense
  +     1  
     
     
Total expenses
        604  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      455  
Custody credits
      11  
     
     
Net expenses
        138  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        4,109  
Net expenses
      138  
     
     
Net investment income
        3,971  
Net realized gains
        1,439  
Net unrealized gains
  +     3,363  
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $8,773  
 
 
Commencement of operations
 
 
 
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 .Schwab Premier Income Fund
 

 
Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current report period; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
         
         
 
Operations
         
        10/31/07*-2/29/08
Net investment income
      $3,971
Net realized gains
      1,439
Net unrealized gains
  +   3,363
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
      8,773
         
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distribution from net investment income
       
Investor Shares
      944
Select Shares
      2,537
Institutional Shares
  +   304
     
     
Total distributions from net investment income
      $3,785
                     
                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                     
        10/31/07*-2/29/08  
        SHARES     VALUE  
                     
                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
        6,665       $67,392  
Select Shares
        17,742       179,866  
Institutional Shares
  +     1,935       19,521  
     
     
Total shares sold
        26,342       $266,779  
                     
                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
        65       $672  
Select Shares
        173       1,778  
Institutional Shares
  +     5       56  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        243       $2,506  
                     
                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
        (625     ($6,408
Select Shares
        (741     (7,611
Institutional Shares
  +     (52     (531
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (1,418     ($14,550
                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        25,167       $254,735  
                     
                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                     
        10/31/07*-2/29/08  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
              $−  
Total increase
  +     25,167       259,723  
     
     
End of period
        25,167       $259,723  
     
     
                     
Net investment income not yet distributed
                $186  
 
 
*Commencement of operations
 
 
 
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Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm
 
Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
    2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per—Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.72       9.76       10.10       10.15       10.20       10.22  
   
Income (Loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.27       0.51       0.47       0.35       0.31       0.34  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.06       (0.04 )     (0.31 )     0.08       0.32       0.10  
   
Total from investment operations
    0.33       0.47       0.16       0.43       0.63       0.44  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.27 )     (0.51 )     (0.47 )     (0.36 )     (0.33 )     (0.37 )
Distributions from net realized gains
                (0.03 )     (0.12 )     (0.35 )     (0.09 )
   
Total Distributions
    (0.27 )     (0.51 )     (0.50 )     (0.48 )     (0.68 )     (0.46 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    9.78       9.72       9.76       10.10       10.15       10.20  
   
Total return (%)
    3.41 1     4.90       1.66       4.31       6.37       4.37  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.52 2     0.53       0.53       0.54       0.52       0.43  
Gross operating expenses
    0.52 2     0.53       0.53       0.54       0.54       0.54  
Net investment income (loss)
    5.52 2     5.16       4.68       3.49       3.08       3.36  
Portfolio turnover rate
    183 1     311       221       221       223       121  
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    1,660       1,534       1,233       1,195       1,042       1,025  
 
* Unaudited.
1 Not annualized.
2 Annualized.
 
 
 
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 Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
 

 
Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  50 .3%   Mortgage-Backed Securities     840,995       834,863  
  19 .5%   Corporate Bonds     334,817       323,973  
  30 .3%   U.S. Government Securities     490,074       502,466  
  4 .0%   Asset-Backed Obligations     68,229       66,971  
  0 .8%   Preferred Stock     15,577       13,775  
  3 .6%   Short-Term Investments     58,831       58,842  
  108 .5%   Total Investments     1,808,523       1,800,890  
  (1 .3)%   Short Sales     (21,294 )     (21,259 )
  19 .7%   Collateral Invested for Securities on Loan     326,867       326,867  
  (26 .9)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (446,523 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             1,659,975  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Mortgage-Backed Securities 50.3% of net assets
                 
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 27.3%
American Home Mortgage Investment Trust
Series 2005-1 Class 7A2
               
5.29%, 03/25/10 (a)(b)(d)
    14,167       13,390  
Series 2007-A Class 13A1
               
6.10%, 01/25/37 (b)(c)(d)
    8,876       8,744  
Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2003-11 Class 15
               
0.35%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)(g)
    37,864       241  
Series 2005-2 Class CB
               
5.50%, 03/25/35 (b)(g)
    4,490       540  
Series 2006-4 Class 3CB6
               
6.00%, 05/25/36 (b)(d)
    10,008       10,108  
Banc of America Funding Corp.
Series 2006-E Class 2A1
               
5.83%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,342       4,418  
Series 2007-3 Class XPO
               
0.00%, 09/25/34 (b)(h)
    2,890       1,870  
Series 2007-4 Class SPO
               
0.00%, 11/25/34 (b)(h)
    2,322       1,576  
Series 2007-2 Class 30PO
               
0.00%, 03/25/37 (b)(h)
    3,655       2,515  
Series 2007-8 Class 4PO
               
0.00%, 10/25/37 (b)(h)
    2,080       1,484  
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2007-3 Class 1PO
               
0.00%, 09/25/37 (b)(h)
    5,223       3,695  
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2003-8 Class 5A
               
4.41%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,625       7,791  
Series 2005-1 Class 3A1
               
5.19%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    3,875       3,871  
Series 2004-12 Class 1A1
               
6.67%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,592       1,597  
Chase Mortgage Finance Corp.
Series 2007-A1 Class 12A3
               
5.94%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    10,290       10,198  
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2003-10 Class A4
               
4.50%, 11/25/18 (b)
    775       794  
Series 2003-2 Class 2A2
               
5.25%, 02/25/33 (b)(d)
    5,291       5,536  
Series 2003-11 Class 1A4
               
5.25%, 12/25/33 (b)(d)
    1,000       981  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2005-10 Class 1A4A
               
5.75%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    14,845       14,590  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-J2 Class 2X
               
0.44%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(g)
    12,721       77  
Series 2004-30CB Class 1A2
               
4.25%, 02/25/35 (b)(d)
    2,925       2,983  
Series 2007-3T1 Class 1A9
               
6.00%, 04/25/37 (b)(d)
    20,000       19,187  
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass-Through Trust
Series 2003-56 Class 4A2
               
4.93%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    6,612       6,270  
Series 2003-J6 Class 1A1
               
5.50%, 08/25/33 (b)(d)
    3,984       3,993  
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2006-8 Class AP
               
0.00%, 10/25/21 (b)(h)
    179       133  
Series 2006-5 Class DX
               
6.50%, 06/25/36 (b)(d)(g)
    9,707       936  
Series 2006-9 Class 5A1
               
5.50%, 11/25/36 (b)(d)
    26,329       26,312  
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
Series 2003-8 Class 4PPA
               
5.75%, 04/22/33 (b)
    521       523  
CSAB Mortgage Backed Trust
Series 2007-1 Class 2A5
               
5.50%, 12/25/37 (b)(d)
    26,800       25,028  
Deutsche Alternative Asset Securities, Inc.
Series 2006-AR5 Class 22A
               
5.50%, 10/25/21 (b)(d)
    8,243       7,794  
Series 2006-AR5 Class 23A
               
6.00%, 10/25/21 (b)(d)
    10,961       10,376  
Series 2005-6 Class 1A3
               
5.50%, 12/25/35 (b)(d)
    8,969       9,108  
 
 
 
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Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc.
Series 2003-8 Class 1A31
               
4.00%, 10/25/33 (b)
    400       400  
GSAA Home Equity Trust
Series 2004-NC1 Class AF6
               
4.76%, 11/25/33 (b)(d)
    6,939       7,135  
Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR1 Class 2A1
               
5.71%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    11,124       10,108  
Series 2007-AR5 Class 2A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,365       8,569  
JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-S1 Class 1A16
               
6.00%, 03/25/36 (b)(d)
    10,896       11,087  
Series 2007-A1 Class 2A1
               
5.91%, 03/25/37 (b)(d)
    9,295       8,735  
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust
Series 2007-A1 Class 6PT7
               
4.78%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    13,512       13,458  
Series 2007-A3 Class 2A3
               
5.83%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    15,991       14,976  
Series 2007-A2 Class 3A3
               
5.86%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    50,000       48,990  
Lehman Mortgage Trust
Series 2006-1 Class 1A4
               
5.50%, 02/25/36 (b)
    5,575       3,908  
MASTR Seasoned Securities Trust
Series 2005-1 Class 2A1
               
6.20%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    816       834  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2003-A2 Class 2A4
               
5.05%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    13,658       13,301  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-9 Class 1A
               
6.13%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    435       446  
Series 2006-2 Class 4A
               
6.00%, 02/25/36 (b)(d)
    11,174       11,154  
Series 2006-2 Class 6A
               
6.50%, 02/25/36 (b)(d)
    6,196       6,276  
Series 2007-6XS Class 1A2S
               
5.50%, 02/25/47 (b)(d)
    8,471       8,621  
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
Series 2006-QA1 Class A21
               
5.97%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,838       9,042  
Series 2006-QS8 Class A1
               
6.00%, 08/25/36 (b)(d)
    18,346       18,740  
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2007-A1 Class A8
               
6.00%, 03/25/37 (b)(d)
    29,153       29,520  
Sequoia Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-4 Class B1
               
3.61%, 03/20/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,034       1,895  
Series 2004-4 Class B2
               
4.01%, 03/20/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,627       1,625  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2004-2AC Class A1
               
4.99%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,583       1,572  
Series 2003-20 Class 2A3
               
4.50%, 07/25/18 (b)(d)
    859       769  
Series 2002-AL1 Class A2
               
3.45%, 02/25/32 (b)(d)
    1,468       1,294  
Series 2005-2XS Class 1A5A
               
4.72%, 02/25/35 (b)(d)
    4,988       5,024  
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2003-J Class 2A7
               
4.45%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    4,285       4,225  
Series 2003-J Class 1A4
               
4.61%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    5,000       4,922  
                 
              453,285  
                 
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 4.9%
ACT Depositor Corp.
Series 2005-RR Class A1FL
               
3.42%, 03/22/08 (a)(b)(d)
    10,999       7,702  
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc.
Series 2006-1 Class A2
               
5.33%, 01/17/11 (a)(b)(d)
    9,000       8,886  
Series 2007-1 Class A4
               
5.45%, 01/15/49 (b)(d)
    27,000       25,470  
Citigroup/Deutsche Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-CD1 Class A3
               
5.23%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    5,000       4,886  
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2006-C1 Class A2
               
5.51%, 08/14/10 (a)(b)(d)
    7,000       6,964  
WAMU Commercial Mortgage Security
Series 2007-SL2 Class A1
               
5.43%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    13,547       13,220  
Series 2007-SL3 Class A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(d)
    14,834       14,732  
                 
              81,860  
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 18.1%
Fannie Mae
6.09%, 03/01/08 (a)
    5,125       5,201  
6.65%, 08/09/12 (a)
    2,606       2,674  
5.50%, 12/01/13 to 03/01/35 (d)
    54,072       54,759  
6.00%, 11/01/16 to 10/01/21 (d)
    7,913       8,192  
4.00%, 07/01/18 (d)
    4,124       4,039  
5.00%, 07/01/19 (d)
    573       581  
6.50%, 09/01/22 to 12/01/34 (d)
    9,092       9,510  
5.00%, 07/01/23 to 06/01/36
    1,220       1,224  
7.50%, 01/01/33 (d)
    1,418       1,532  
6.50%, 11/01/36 to 11/01/37
    3,212       3,332  
Fannie Mae Interest Strip
Series 368 Class 3
               
4.50%, 11/01/20 (g)
    7,216       1,054  
Series 347 Class 2
               
5.00%, 01/01/34 (g)
    5,398       1,316  
Series 370 Class 1
               
0.00%, 05/25/36 (h)
    4,029       3,274  
Series 371 Class 1
               
0.00%, 07/01/36 (h)
    9,384       7,683  
Series 379 Class 2
               
5.50%, 05/25/37 (b)(g)
    5,947       1,361  
Fannie Mae REMICS
Series 2003 Class 111 HR
               
3.75%, 05/25/30 (d)
    1,124       1,109  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Fannie Mae TBA
4.00%, 03/18/23
    37,500       36,539  
5.00%, 03/18/23 to 03/12/38
    31,500       31,429  
6.00%, 03/18/23
    34,000       35,121  
Freddie Mac
               
6.00%, 04/01/15 to 12/01/32 (d)
    6,223       6,416  
Freddie Mac REMICS
Series 2672 DH
               
4.00%, 11/15/20 (b)(d)
    2,118       2,127  
Series 2626 DV
               
3.50%, 03/15/33 (b)
    752       729  
Freddie Mac Strips
Series 214 Class PO
               
0.00%, 06/01/31 (d)(h)
    3,667       3,061  
Series 237
               
5.50%, 05/15/36 (g)
    5,089       1,193  
Ginnie Mae
4.50%, 11/12/09 (a)
    3,522       3,637  
7.50%, 03/15/32 (d)
    723       780  
7.00%, 06/15/33 (d)
    1,837       1,987  
6.50%, 04/20/35 (b)
    2,323       404  
Ginnie Mae I
               
6.00%, 06/15/37 to 08/15/37
    10,418       10,789  
Ginnie Mae II
5.00%, 03/20/38
    40,000       39,850  
5.50%, 03/20/38
    3,000       3,054  
6.00%, 03/20/38
    9,500       9,812  
Ginnie Mae TBA
6.00%, 03/20/38
    5,750       5,949  
                 
              299,718  
                 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $840,995)
    834,863  
         
                 
                 
 
 Corporate Bonds 19.5% of net assets
                 
 
Finance 11.5%
                 
 
Banking 8.0%
AGFirst Farm Credit Bank
6.59%, 06/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    3,500       3,035  
Barclays Bank PLC
7.43%, 12/15/17 (a)(b)(e)
    3,000       3,026  
BBVA Bancomer Capital Trust 1
5.38%, 07/22/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    3,000       3,123  
BNP Paribas
7.20%, 06/25/37 (a)(b)(c)
    2,700       2,487  
Deutsche Bank Capital Trust
6.63%, 03/31/08 (a)
    10,200       10,752  
Fleet Capital Trust V
5.97%, 03/18/08 (a)(b)(d)
    5,000       4,869  
HSBC Capital Funding LP
9.55%, 06/30/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    10,115       11,006  
ING Capital Funding Trust III
8.44%, 12/31/10 (a)(b)
    10,000       10,880  
RBS Capital Trust IV
5.63%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)(d)
    10,500       9,004  
Resona Preferred Global Securities
7.19%, 07/30/15 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,000       932  
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
7.64%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)
    5,000       4,995  
Tokai Preferred Capital Co., LLC
9.98%, 06/30/08 (a)(b)(c)
    42,400       42,967  
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I
8.62%, 10/01/10 (a)(b)
    11,955       13,170  
Wachovia Corp.
7.98%, 09/15/08 (a)(b)
    3,000       3,125  
Washington Mutual Bank
3.98%, 04/18/08 (a)
    9,500       9,456  
                 
              132,827  
                 
 
Brokerage 0.0%
Lehman Brothers Holding Capital Trust VII
3.91%, 05/31/08 (a)(b)
    1,000       713  
                 
 
Finance Company 2.2%
American General Finance
6.90%, 12/15/17
    3,000       3,020  
Capital One Capital III
7.69%, 08/15/36 (d)
    2,000       1,538  
Highmark, Inc.
6.80%, 08/15/13 (b)(c)(d)
    4,000       4,567  
HSBC Finance Capital Trust IX
5.91%, 11/30/15 (a)(b)(d)
    5,850       5,325  
ILFC E-Capital Trust I
5.90%, 12/21/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    3,000       2,675  
SLM Corp.
3.53%, 04/25/08 (a)(d)
    3,350       3,194  
3.54%, 04/25/08 (a)(d)
    15,595       15,260  
                 
              35,579  
                 
 
Insurance 1.1%
Assured Guaranty US Holdings, Inc.
6.40%, 12/15/16 (a)(b)(d)
    2,000       1,610  
AXA S.A.
6.38%, 12/14/36 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,000       1,621  
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
7.80%, 03/15/37 (b)(c)(d)
    4,700       3,921  
Oil Insurance Ltd.
7.56%, 06/30/11 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    4,000       3,738  
XL Financial Assurance Ltd. - Twin Reefs Pass-Through
4.17%, 03/10/08 (a)(b)(c)
    3,900       785  
ZFS Finance USA Trust I
6.15%, 12/15/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    2,500       2,200  
ZFS Finance USA Trust III
6.14%, 03/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    5,000       4,812  
                 
              18,687  
                 
 
Real Estate Investment Trust 0.2%
Simon Property Group LP
5.75%, 12/01/15 (b)(d)
    3,000       2,892  
                 
              190,698  
                 
 
Industrial 6.5%
                 
 
Basic Industry 0.2%
ABX Financing Co.
6.35%, 10/15/36 (b)(c)(d)
    3,000       2,892  
                 
 
Communications 2.7%
Alamosa Delaware, Inc.
8.50%, 01/31/12 (b)(d)
    6,985       6,288  
America Movil, S.A. de CV
5.75%, 01/15/15 (b)(d)
    3,000       3,057  
 
 
 
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Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
AT&T, Inc.
5.50%, 02/01/18 (b)
    5,000       5,009  
BellSouth Corp.
6.55%, 06/15/34 (b)(d)
    2,000       2,016  
Comcast Holdings Corp.
10.63%, 07/15/12 (d)
    5,272       6,316  
News America, Inc.
6.65%, 11/15/37 (b)(c)
    3,000       3,032  
Rogers Wireless, Inc.
8.00%, 12/15/12 (b)
    2,604       2,738  
TCI Communications, Inc.
9.80%, 02/01/12 (d)
    4,000       4,646  
Time Warner Entertainment Co.
10.15%, 05/01/12 (d)
    7,230       8,481  
Verizon Communications
4.35%, 02/15/13 (b)
    1,000       1,005  
5.50%, 02/15/18 (b)
    1,000       1,006  
6.40%, 02/15/38 (b)
    1,000       1,003  
                 
              44,597  
                 
 
Consumer Cyclical 2.7%
CVS Caremark Corp.
6.30%, 06/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,000       6,647  
CVS Lease Pass Through
6.04%, 12/11/28 (b)(c)(d)
    2,922       2,826  
Ford Motor Credit Co.
7.13%, 04/14/08 (a)(d)
    3,000       2,363  
6.63%, 06/16/08 (d)
    1,525       1,519  
6.38%, 11/05/08
    2,000       1,978  
KB Home
7.75%, 02/01/10 (b)(d)(e)
    2,000       1,917  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
6.75%, 03/15/08
    4,425       4,424  
Seminole Tribe of Florida
5.80%, 10/01/13 (c)(d)
    1,575       1,668  
Toll Corp.
8.25%, 02/01/11 (b)(d)
    13,776       13,018  
8.25%, 12/01/11 (b)(d)
    5,895       5,497  
Viacom, Inc.
6.13%, 10/05/17 (b)
    3,000       3,004  
                 
              44,861  
                 
 
Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.2%
Corn Products International, Inc.
6.00%, 04/17/17 (b)
    2,000       2,144  
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.75%, 06/01/18 (b)
    2,000       2,151  
                 
              4,295  
                 
 
Energy 0.7%
Delek & Avner-Yam Tethys Ltd.
4.34%, 05/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    1,807       1,805  
Husky Oil Ltd.
8.90%, 08/15/08 (a)(b)(d)
    6,000       6,109  
XTO Energy, Inc.
7.50%, 04/15/12 (a)(b)(d)
    3,000       3,379  
                 
              11,293  
                 
              107,938  
                 
 
Utilities 1.5%
                 
 
Electric 0.8%
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.
7.88%, 04/01/13 (b)(d)
    3,000       3,401  
6.25%, 02/01/37 (b)(d)
    2,000       1,901  
Entergy Gulf States, Inc.
4.88%, 11/01/11 (b)(d)
    3,000       2,980  
Midamerican Energy Holdings Co.
6.13%, 04/01/36 (b)(d)
    2,000       1,992  
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
5.63%, 11/30/17 (b)
    2,000       2,079  
Southern California Edison Co.
5.55%, 01/15/36 (b)(e)
    2,000       1,903  
                 
              14,256  
                 
 
Natural Gas 0.7%
Enterprise Products Operating LP
8.38%, 08/16/16 (a)(b)(d)
    3,000       2,950  
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
5.95%, 02/15/18 (b)
    1,000       1,011  
Magellan Midstream Partners
5.65%, 10/15/16 (b)(d)
    3,000       3,009  
Northwest Pipeline Corp.
7.00%, 06/15/16 (b)(d)
    2,000       2,105  
Southern Natural Gas Co.
5.90%, 04/01/17 (b)(c)(d)
    2,000       2,006  
                 
              11,081  
                 
              25,337  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $334,817)
    323,973  
         
                 
                 
 
 U.S. Government Securities 30.3% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Securities 6.3%
Fannie Mae
2.50%, 04/09/10 (e)
    62,000       62,157  
3.25%, 04/09/13 (e)
    42,000       41,766  
                 
              103,923  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 24.0%
U.S. Treasury Bonds
6.25%, 08/15/23 (d)(e)
    5,000       6,148  
6.00%, 02/15/26 (d)(e)
    17,500       21,134  
5.25%, 02/15/29 (d)(e)
    34,000       37,950  
4.75%, 02/15/37 (e)
    22,600       23,825  
5.00%, 05/15/37 (e)
    2,000       2,193  
U.S. Treasury Notes
3.25%, 12/31/09 (e)
    2,500       2,573  
2.00%, 02/28/10
    10,000       10,070  
4.50%, 05/15/10 (e)
    4,500       4,781  
3.38%, 11/30/12 (e)
    6,000       6,242  
3.88%, 02/15/13 (e)
    36,000       38,309  
2.75%, 02/28/13
    145,000       146,688  
4.00%, 02/15/15 (e)
    8,000       8,482  
4.25%, 11/15/17 (e)
    11,650       12,319  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
3.50%, 02/15/18 (e)
    78,000       77,829  
                 
              398,543  
                 
Total U.S. Government Securities
(Cost $490,074)
    502,466  
         
                 
                 
 
 Asset-Backed Obligations 4.0% of net assets
ACE Securities Corp.
Series 2004-HE1 Class M1
               
3.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,184       1,177  
Series 2003-HS1 Class M3
               
5.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    2,581       2,190  
Argent Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-W11 Class M1
               
3.76%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    5,000       4,410  
Series 2003-W3 Class M1
               
3.89%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    4,250       3,819  
Aria CDO I (Jersey) Ltd.
Series 1A-3 Class B1U5
               
6.28%, 04/07/08 (a)(b)(c)(f)(d)
    6,000       5,998  
Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-NC4 Class M1
               
3.62%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    5,000       4,371  
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
Series 2006-3 Class 2A1
               
3.21%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    31       31  
Series 2001-BC3 Class M1
               
3.96%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,345       1,009  
Fremont Home Loan Trust
Series 2003-B Class M1
               
4.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    6,780       6,408  
HFC Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates
Series 2006-4 Class A1F
               
5.79%, 03/20/36 (b)
    4,243       4,205  
Home Equity Asset Trust
Series 2006-4 Class 2A1
               
3.20%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    588       583  
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-1 Class M2
               
3.69%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    3,500       3,099  
Series 2004-1 Class M6
               
4.54%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    2,793       2,299  
Series 2003-4 Class M3
               
5.29%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,391       841  
Marriott Vacation Club Owner Trust
Series 2007-2A Class B
               
6.06%, 10/20/29 (b)(c)
    1,307       1,301  
Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I
Series 2004-HE8 Class M1
               
3.78%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    6,810       6,688  
Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc.
Series 2005-FM1 Class 1A2
               
3.45%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    148       147  
Novastar Home Equity Loan
Series 2006-3 Class A2A
               
3.22%, 03/25/08 (a)
    189       188  
Series 2004-4 Class M1
               
3.76%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    7,000       6,282  
Series 2003-4 Class M1
               
3.85%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    6,932       6,317  
Pinnacle Capital Asset Trust
Series 2006-A Class B
               
5.51%, 09/25/09 (b)(c)
    5,000       5,019  
Residential Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2006-KS7 Class A1
               
3.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    270       267  
Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC Trust
Series 2006-WM4 Class A2A
               
3.22%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    347       322  
                 
Total Asset-Backed Obligations
(Cost $68,229)
    66,971  
         
                 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Preferred Stock 0.8% of net assets
                 
CoBank, ACB (b)(c)(d)
    115,000       6,286  
First Republic Preferred Capital Corp. (b)(c)
    700       755  
Sovereign Real Estate Investment Trust
    6,178       6,734  
                 
Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $15,577)
    13,775  
         
                 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Short-Term Investments 3.6% of net assets
                 
 
Commercial Paper & Other Corporate Obligations 3.4%
CVS Corp.
3.50%, 03/03/08
    8,000       8,000  
Kroger Co.
3.65%, 03/03/08
    8,500       8,500  
Rockies Express Pipeline
3.65%, 03/03/08
    39,000       39,000  
                 
              55,500  
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 0.1%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/01/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $2,046 (fully collateralized by Federal National Discount Note with a value of $2,091.)
    2,046       2,046  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.1%
U.S. Treasury Bills
2.87%, 03/13/08 (d)
    300       300  
3.23%, 03/27/08 (d)
    100       100  
2.20%, 05/15/08 (d)
    300       299  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
2.03%, 05/29/08 (d)
    600       597  
                 
              1,296  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $58,831)
    58,842  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $1,808,720 and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $27,581 and ($35,411), respectively, with a net appreciation of ($7,830.)
 
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $143,422 or 8.6% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open future contracts and short sales.
(e) All or a portion of this security is on loan.
(f) Illiquid security. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $5,998 or 0.4% of net assets.
(g) Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages or assets. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.
(h) Principal only securities represent the right to receive the monthly principal payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. No payments of interest on the pool are passed through to the “principal only” holder.
 
                 
 
 Short Sales 1.3% of net assets
Fannie Mae TBA
5.50%, 03/12/38
    6,000       6,035  
6.00%, 03/12/38
    4,250       4,342  
6.50%, 03/12/38
    10,500       10,882  
                 
Total Short Sales
(Proceeds $21,294)
    21,259  
         
 
End of Short Sale Positions
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Collateral Invested for Securities on Loan 19.7% of net assets
                 
State Street Navigator Security Lending Prime Portfolio
    326,867,325       326,867  
 
End of collateral invested for securities on loan.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at02/29/08. All numbers are x 1,000 except number of futures contracts.
        Unrealized
        Gains/
    Notional Amount
  (Losses)
    (USD)   (USD)
 
                 
                 
 
 Swap Agreements
                 
 
Interest Rate Swaps 4.7%
Receive fixed rate payments of 4.00%, Pay variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, expires 03/19/2010, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    62,730       1,582  
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate payments of 5.00%, expires 03/19/2018, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    15,000       (654 )
                 
Total unrealized gains on swap agreements     928  
Net premium received/paid     (79 )
         
Swap agreements, at fair value     849  
         
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Losses
 
 
 Futures Contract
5 Years, Short, U. S. Treasury Note expires 06/30/08
    (287 )     (32,790 )     (460 )
 
 
 
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 Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
 

 
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value including $320,286 of securities on loan (cost $1,808,523)
        $1,800,890  
Collateral invested for securities on loan
        326,867  
Cash
        1  
Receivables:
           
Investment sold short
        21,294  
Fund shares sold
        11,799  
Interest
        9,116  
Deposits with broker for swaps
        1,788  
Dividends
        335  
Income from securities on loan
        301  
Unrealized gains on swap agreements
        1,582  
Prepaid expenses
  +     4  
     
     
Total assets
        2,173,977  
             
 
Liabilities
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $21,294)
        21,259  
Premium on swap agreements
        79  
Collateral held for securities on loan
        326,867  
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        163,183  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        32  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        33  
Distributions to shareholders
        734  
Fund shares redeemed
        711  
Due to brokers for futures
        417  
Unrealized losses on swap agreements
        654  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  +     33  
     
     
Total liabilities
        514,002  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        2,173,977  
Total liabilities
      514,002  
     
     
Net assets
        $1,659,975  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        1,680,073  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (487 )
Net realized capital losses
        (12,481 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (7,130 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$1,659,975
      169,752         $9.78
 
 
 
 
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 Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
 

 
Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $45,988  
Securities on loan
        1,059  
Dividends
  +     803  
     
     
Total investment income
        47,850  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized gains on investments
        9,811  
Net realized losses on short sales
        (657 )
Net realized gains on futures contracts
        6,096  
Net realized losses on swap agreements
  +     (723 )
     
     
Net realized gains
        14,527  
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (3,201 )
Net unrealized gains on short sales
        70  
Net unrealized losses on futures contracts
        (871 )
Net unrealized gains on swap agreements
  +     935  
     
     
Net unrealized losses
        (3,067 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        1,942  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees
        1,981  
Portfolio accounting fees
        47  
Custodian fees
        36  
Interest expense
        31  
Registration fees
        27  
Shareholder reports
        23  
Professional fees
        20  
Trustees’ fees
        9  
Other expenses
  +     6  
     
     
Total expenses
        4,122  
Custody credits
      12  
     
     
Net expenses
        4,110  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        47,850  
Net expenses
      4,110  
     
     
Net investment income
        43,740  
Net realized gains
        14,527  
Net unrealized losses
  +     (3,067 )
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $55,200  
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $43,740   $71,204
Net realized gains (losses) 
      14,527   (7,945) 
Net unrealized losses
  +   (3,067)    (556) 
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
      55,200   62,703
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income
      $44,261   $71,956
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
Shares sold
        24,931       $243,869       43,463       $426,221  
Shares reinvested
        4,046       39,653       6,711       65,793  
Shares redeemed
  +     (17,082     (168,161     (18,568     (181,864
     
     
Net transactions in fund shares
        11,895       $115,361       31,606       $310,150  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        157,857       $1,533,675       126,251       $1,232,778  
Total increase
  +     11,895       126,300       31,606       300,897  
     
     
End of period
        169,752       $1,659,975       157,857       $1,533,675  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income/Net investment income not yet distributed
                ($487             $34  
 
 
 
 
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Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  3/3/031-
 Investor Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.45       9.44       9.72       9.78       9.69       10.00  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.22       0.44       0.41       0.35       0.16       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.40       0.04       (0.25 )     (0.02 )     0.26       (0.17 )
   
Total Income or (loss) from investment operations
    0.62       0.48       0.16       0.33       0.42       (0.11 )
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.23 )     (0.47 )     (0.44 )     (0.39 )     (0.33 )     (0.20 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    9.84       9.45       9.44       9.72       9.78       9.69  
   
Total return (%)
    6.66 2     5.16       1.74       3.47       4.39       (1.11 )2
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.75 3,4     0.74       0.74       0.74       0.51        
Gross operating expenses
    1.02 3     1.10       0.98       1.03       1.11       0.99 3
Net investment income (loss)
    4.33 3     4.69       4.30       3.59       1.89       1.37 3
Portfolio turnover rate
    320 2     186       126       131       199       105 2
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    19       13       15       17       18       21  
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  3/3/031-
 Select Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.45       9.44       9.72       9.78       9.69       10.00  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.24       0.46       0.43       0.37       0.17       0.06  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.39       0.03       (0.25 )     (0.02 )     0.26       (0.17 )
   
Total Income or (loss) from operations
    0.63       0.49       0.18       0.35       0.43       (0.11 )
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.24 )     (0.48 )     (0.46 )     (0.41 )     (0.34 )     (0.20 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    9.84       9.45       9.44       9.72       9.78       9.69  
   
Total return (%)
    6.76 2     5.36       1.93       3.67       4.53       (1.11 )2
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.56 3,5     0.55       0.55       0.55       0.37        
Gross operating expenses
    0.86 3     0.95       0.84       0.88       0.96       0.83 3
Net investment income (loss)
    5.08 3     4.87       4.49       3.80       2.03       1.37 3
Portfolio turnover rate
    320 2     186       126       131       199       105 2
Net asset, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    46       22       23       24       19       28  
* Unaudited.
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
4 The ratio of net operating expenses would have been 0.74% if interest expense had not been included.
5 The ratio of net operating expenses would have been 0.55% if interest expense had not been included.
 
 
 
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 Schwab GNMA Fund
 

 
Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  130 .2%   Mortgage-Backed Securities     83,257       84,708  
  0 .1%   Asset-Backed Obligations     79       81  
  7 .5%   Short-Term Investments     4,844       4,844  
  137 .8%   Total Investments     88,180       89,633  
  (13 .8)%   Short Sales     (9,041 )     (8,961 )
  (24 .0)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (15,631 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             65,041  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Mortgage-Backed Securities 130.2% of net assets
                 
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 8.6%
American Home Mortgage Investment Trust
Series 2005-1 Class 5A1
               
5.00%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(c)
    21       21  
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2007-3 Class 1PO
               
0.00%, 09/25/37 (b)(c)(e)
    788       558  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2004-2 Class IO1
               
0.13%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    25,776       87  
Series 2004-HYB3 Class 1A
               
5.74%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    525       527  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2004-J2 Class 3X
               
0.28%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    25,434       212  
Series 2005-20CB Class 2A3
               
5.50%, 07/25/35 (b)(c)
    348       356  
Series 2005-23CB Class A15
               
5.50%, 07/25/35 (b)(c)
    1,121       1,122  
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2006-7 Class DP
               
0.00%, 08/25/36 (b)(c)(e)
    119       96  
Series 2007-2 Class AP
               
0.00%, 03/25/37 (b)(c)(e)
    29       19  
Series 2007-2 Class 3A7
               
0.50%, 03/25/37 (b)(c)(d)
    8,767       87  
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
Series 2003-AR24 Class 1A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    179       174  
Series 2001-26 Class 5A1
               
7.33%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    169       168  
Series 2002-10 Class 2A1
               
7.50%, 05/25/32 (b)(c)
    277       279  
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-6 Class 9A1
               
4.25%, 07/25/33 (b)(c)
    574       566  
MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2004-B Class A2
               
5.13%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(c)
    218       214  
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2004-2 Class 2A
               
7.36%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    80       80  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2002-22H Class 1A
               
6.94%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    31       32  
Vendee Mortgage Trust
Series 1995-3 Class 1Z
               
7.25%, 09/15/25 (b)(c)
    107       118  
WAMU Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2003-AR10 Class A4
               
4.06%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    54       54  
Series 2003-AR1 Class A6
               
4.69%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    33       32  
Series 2003-S10 Class A5
               
5.00%, 10/25/18 (b)(c)
    423       435  
Series 2003-S12 Class 1A3
               
4.50%, 11/25/18 (b)(c)
    396       390  
                 
      5,627  
         
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 121.6%
Fannie Mae Strips
0.00%, 07/25/37
    1,486       1,237  
Fannie Mae TBA
5.00%, 03/12/38
    4,000       3,868  
Freddie Mac REMICS
6.50%, 03/15/14 (b)(c)
    799       86  
Freddie Mac Strips
5.50%, 05/15/36 (c)
    777       182  
Ginnie Mae
4.88%, 12/10/08 (a)(c)
    112       112  
6.38%, 05/23/09 (a)(c)
    248       253  
4.50%, 11/12/09 (a)(c)
    4,223       4,361  
5.63%, 09/12/12 (a)(c)
    101       102  
4.00%, 03/19/18 (a)(c)
    1,771       1,798  
4.50%, 08/15/18
    14       14  
6.13%, 06/06/23 (a)
    236       239  
4.00%, 10/20/33 to 11/20/33
    125       117  
4.50%, 02/20/30 (b)(c)
    187       188  
5.00%, 02/15/18 to 05/15/35 (c)
    4,238       4,260  
5.00%, 01/16/33 (b)(c)
    891       919  
5.00%, 08/20/36 to 09/20/36
    1,325       1,322  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
5.50%, 09/20/13 to 12/15/37
    5,644       5,781  
5.50%, 11/15/18 to 01/15/38 (c)
    9,032       9,244  
6.00%, 02/20/12 to 12/15/37
    930       961  
6.00%, 04/15/28 to 11/15/37 (c)
    14,020       14,522  
6.25%, 01/15/29 to 02/15/29
    81       84  
6.50%, 12/20/11 to 08/15/25
    581       607  
6.50%, 02/20/16 to 08/15/37 (c)
    4,372       4,571  
6.50%, 04/20/35 (b)(c)
    1,343       234  
7.00%, 11/15/23 to 08/15/37 (c)
    3,069       3,258  
7.00%, 12/15/37
    1,728       1,828  
7.50%, 07/15/23 to 03/15/28 (c)
    274       296  
8.00%, 05/15/08 to 08/15/09 (c)
    18       19  
8.50%, 08/15/27 to 12/15/29 (c)
    29       32  
9.00%, 09/20/15 to 12/20/30 (c)
    1,108       1,211  
Ginnie Mae TBA
5.50%, 03/20/38
    9,500       9,622  
6.00%, 03/20/38
    7,500       7,753  
                 
              79,081  
                 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $83,257)
    84,708  
         
                 
                 
 
 Asset-Backed Obligations 0.1% of net assets
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
Series 2003-2 Class M2
               
6.04%, 03/26/08 (a)(b)(c)
    19       17  
Home Equity Asset Trust
Series 2006-3 Class 2A1
               
3.21%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(c)
    2       3  
Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-4 Class A3
               
3.40%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    63       61  
                 
Total Asset-Backed Obligations
(Cost $79)
    81  
         
                 
                 
 
 Short-Term Investments 7.5% of net assets
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 7.3%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/03/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $4,720 (fully collateralized by Federal National Mortgage Assn. with a value of $4,815)
    4,719       4,719  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.2%
U.S. Treasury Bills
2.04%, 05/08/08 (c)
    100       100  
2.03%, 05/29/08 (c)
    25       25  
                 
              125  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $4,844)
    4,844  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x1,000)
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $88,202, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $1,516 and ($85), respectively, with a net unrealized appreciation of $1,431.
 
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open futures contracts and short sales.
(d) Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages or assets. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.
(e) Principal only securities represent the right to receive the monthly principal payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. No payments of interest on the pool are passed through to the “principal only” holder.
 
                 
 
 Short Sales 13.8% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 13.8%
Fannie Mae TBA
5.00%, 03/12/38
    4,000       3,868  
Ginnie Mae TBA
5.50%, 03/20/38
    3,000       3,004  
6.50%, 03/20/38
    2,000       2,089  
                 
Total Short Sales
(Proceeds $9,041)
    8,961  
         
 
End of Short Sale Positions.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at02/29/08. All numbers are x1,000 except number of futures contracts.
 
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Gains/ Losses
 
 
 Futures Contracts
10 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/19/08
    (20 )     (2,346 )     (45 )
2 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    (34 )     (7,307 )     (13 )
5 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    6       686       2  
                         
Net Unrealized Losses     (56 )
         
 
 
 
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 Schwab GNMA Fund
 

 
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $88,180)
        $89,633  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        6,856  
Investments sold short
        12,109  
Interest
        303  
Fund shares sold
  +     169  
     
     
Total assets
        109,070  
             
 
Liabilities
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $9,041)
        8,961  
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        31,804  
Covered short sales
        3,042  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        1  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        1  
Fund shares redeemed
        51  
Due to brokers for futures
        88  
Distributions to shareholders
        62  
Accrued expenses
  +     19  
     
     
Total liabilities
        44,029  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        109,070  
Total liabilities
      44,029  
     
     
Net assets
        $65,041  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        65,969  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (23 )
Net realized capital losses
        (2,382 )
Net unrealized capital gains
        1,477  
 
Net Asset Value (NAV) by Shares Class 
 
                       
            Shares
       
Share Class    Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
Investor Shares
  $19,010       1,931         $9.84
Select Shares
  $46,031       4,676         $9.84
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $1,251  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized gains on investments
        306  
Net realized losses on short sales
        (7 )
Net realized losses on futures contracts
  +     (70 )
     
     
Net realized gains
        229  
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized gains on investments
        1,583  
Net unrealized gains on short sales
        68  
Net unrealized losses on futures contracts
  +     (72 )
     
     
Net unrealized gains
        1,579  
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        103  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees:
           
Investor Shares
        19  
Select Shares
        15  
Portfolio accounting fees
        23  
Professional fees
        17  
Registration fees
        17  
Custodian fees
        6  
Trustees’ fees
        5  
Interest expense
        2  
Shareholder reports
        1  
Other expenses
  +     1  
     
     
Total expenses
        209  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      67  
     
     
Net expenses
        142  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        1,251  
Net expenses
      142  
     
     
Net investment income
        1,109  
Net realized gains
        229  
Net unrealized gains
  +     1,579  
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $2,917  
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $1,109   $1,691
Net realized gains (losses) 
      229   (98) 
Net unrealized gains
      1,579   265
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
      2,917   1,858
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distribution from net investment income
           
Investor Shares
      368   689
Select Shares
      784   1,091
     
     
Total distributions from net investment income
      $1,152   $1,780
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
                                     
                                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
        834       $8,117       333       $3,151  
Select Shares
  +     3,114       30,313       830       7,837  
     
     
Total shares sold
        3,948       $38,430       1,163       $10,988  
                                     
                                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
        30       $290       59       $559  
Select Shares
  +     53       520       78       736  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        83       $810       137       $1,295  
                                     
                                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
        (340     ($3,302     (542     ($5,126
Select Shares
  +     (802     (7,803     (1,000     (9,462
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (1,142     ($11,105     (1,542     ($14,588
                                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        2,889       $28,135       (242     ($2,305
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        3,718       $35,141       3,960       $37,368  
Total increase (decrease) 
  +     2,889       29,900       (242     (2,227
     
     
End of period
        6,607       $65,041       3,718       $35,141  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income /Net investment income not yet distributed
                ($23             $20  
 
 
 
 
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Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                         
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  3/31/061-
 Investor Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06
 
                         
Per Share Data ($)
                       
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.91       10.01       10.00  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.18       0.43       0.29  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.93       (0.10 )     0.01  
   
Total income from investment operations
    1.11       0.33       0.30  
Less distributions:
                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )     (0.43 )     (0.29 )
Distributions net realized gains
    (0.00 )2            
   
Total Distributions
    (0.18 )     (0.43 )     (0.29 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    10.84       9.91       10.01  
   
Total return (%)
    11.26 3     3.34       3.07 3
                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                       
Ratios to average net assets:
                       
Net operating expenses
    0.65 4     0.65       0.41 4
Gross operating expenses
    0.75 4     0.84       0.92 4
Net investment income (loss)
    3.32 4     4.30       6.91 4
Portfolio turnover rate
    30 3     35       2 3
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    40       16       16  
 
* Unaudited.
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Net realized distribution is less than 0.01.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Financial Highlights continued
 
                         
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  3/31/061-
 Select Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06
 
                         
Per Share Data ($)
                       
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.90       10.01       10.00  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                       
Net investment income (loss)
    0.18       0.45       0.30  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    0.93       (0.11 )     0.01  
   
Total income from investment operations
    1.11       0.34       0.31  
Less distributions:
                       
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )     (0.45 )     (0.30 )
Distributions net realized gains
    (0.00 )2            
   
Total Distributions
    (0.18 )     (0.45 )     (0.30 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    10.83       9.90       10.01  
   
Total return (%)
    11.33 3     3.51       3.11 3
                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                       
Ratios to average net assets:
                       
Net operating expenses
    0.50 4     0.50       0.36 4
Gross operating expenses
    0.59 4     0.71       0.76 4
Net investment income (loss)
    3.63 4     5.16       7.06 4
Portfolio turnover rate
    30 3     35       2 3
Net asset, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    241       119       44  
* Unaudited.
1 Commencement of operations.
2 Net realized distribution is less than 0.01.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  96 .5%   U.S. Government Securities     254,653       271,627  
  1 .4%   Corporate Bonds     4,326       4,096  
  0 .1%   Preferred Stock     510       381  
  2 .1%   Short-Term Investments     5,787       5,787  
  100 .1%   Total Investments     265,276       281,891  
  (0 .1)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (387 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             281,504  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 U.S. Government Securities 96.5% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 96.5%
U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
4.25%, 01/15/10
    1,967       2,150  
0.88%, 04/15/10
    33       34  
3.50%, 01/15/11
    3,621       4,030  
2.38%, 04/15/11
    19,834       21,458  
3.38%, 01/15/12
    8,731       9,910  
2.00%, 04/15/12
    25,198       27,269  
3.00%, 07/15/12
    28,157       31,807  
1.88%, 07/15/13
    12,238       13,253  
2.00%, 01/15/14
    8,100       8,795  
1.63%, 01/15/15
    16,200       17,155  
1.88%, 07/15/15
    7,020       7,565  
2.00%, 01/15/16
    13,204       14,315  
2.50%, 07/15/16
    4,473       5,037  
2.63%, 07/15/17
    10,845       12,377  
1.63%, 01/15/18
    17,848       18,726  
2.38%, 01/15/25
    12,616       13,821  
2.00%, 01/15/26
    15,442       16,070  
2.38%, 01/15/27
    14,573       16,071  
3.63%, 04/15/28
    9,299       12,256  
3.88%, 04/15/29
    11,692       16,052  
3.38%, 04/15/32
    2,604       3,476  
                 
Total U.S. Government Securities
(Cost $254,653)
    271,627  
         
                 
                 
 
 Corporate Bonds 1.4% of net assets
                 
 
Finance 1.0%
                 
 
Banking 0.4%
UBS Preferred Funding Trust II
7.25%, 06/26/08 (a)(b)
    250       267  
Washington Mutual Bank NV
3.33%, 05/01/08 (a)
    1,000       937  
                 
              1,204  
                 
 
Finance Company 0.4%
ILFC E-Capital Trust I
5.90%, 12/21/10 (a)(b)(c)
    250       223  
SLM Corp.
3.54%, 04/25/08 (a)
    840       822  
                 
              1,045  
                 
 
Insurance 0.2%
Assured Guaranty US Holdings, Inc.
6.40%, 12/15/16 (a)(b)
    250       201  
Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.
7.80%, 03/15/37 (b)(c)
    300       250  
Oil Insurance Ltd.
7.56%, 06/30/11 (a)(b)(c)
    250       234  
                 
              685  
                 
              2,934  
                 
 
Industrial 0.3%
                 
 
Consumer Cyclical 0.1%
Toll Corp.
8.25%, 02/01/11 (b)
    400       378  
                 
 
Consumer Non-Cyclical 0.2%
Reynolds American, Inc.
7.75%, 06/01/18 (b)
    500       538  
                 
              916  
                 
 
Utilities 0.1%
                 
 
Natural Gas 0.1%
Enterprise Products Operating LP
8.38%, 08/01/16 (a)(b)
    250       246  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $4,326)
    4,096  
         
                 
                 
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Preferred Stock 0.1% of net assets
                 
Sovereign Real Estate Investment Trust (b)(c)
    350       381  
                 
Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $510)
    381  
         
                 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Short-Term Investments 2.1% of net assets
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 2.0%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/03/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $5,688 (fully collateralized by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. with a value of $5,801)
    5,687       5,687  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligation 0.1%
U.S. Treasury Bill
3.23%, 03/27/08 (d)
    100       100  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $5,787)
    5,787  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x1,000)
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $265,281, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $17,030 and ($420), respectively, with a net unrealized appreciation of $16,610.
 
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $1,088 or 0.4% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open futures contracts.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at
02/29/08. All numbers are x 1,000 except number of futures contracts.
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Gains
 
 
 Futures Contract
10 Years, Long, U.S. Treasury Note
 expires 06/19/08
    36       4,222       92  
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $265,276)
        $281,891  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        2,106  
Interest
        1,254  
Fund shares sold
        3,216  
Due from broker for futures
        38  
Dividends
  +     14  
     
     
Total assets
        288,519  
             
 
Liabilities
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        6,770  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        7  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        3  
Fund shares redeemed
        73  
Distributions to shareholders
        151  
Accrued expenses
  +     11  
     
     
Total liabilities
        7,015  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        288,519  
Total liabilities
      7,015  
     
     
Net assets
        $281,504  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        263,341  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (53 )
Net realized capital gains
        1,509  
Net unrealized capital gains
        16,707  
 
Net Asset Value (NAV) by Shares Class 
 
                       
            Shares
       
Share Class    Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
Investor Shares
  $40,082       3,697         $10.84
Select Shares
  $241,422       22,286         $10.83
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $4,090  
Dividends
  +     21  
     
     
Total investment income
        4,111  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized gains on investments
        1,106  
Net realized gains on futures contracts
  +     616  
     
     
Net realized gains
        1,722  
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized gains on investments
        16,639  
Net unrealized gains on futures contracts
  +     85  
     
     
Net unrealized gains
        16,724  
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        398  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees:
           
Investor Shares
        26  
Select Shares
        89  
Registration fees
        25  
Custodian fees
        21  
Portfolio accounting fees
        21  
Professional fees
        18  
Shareholder reports
        5  
Trustees’ fees
        5  
Interest expense
  +     3  
     
     
Total expenses
        611  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      95  
     
     
Net expenses
        516  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        4,111  
Net expenses
      516  
     
     
Net investment income
        3,595  
Net realized gains
        1,722  
Net unrealized gains
  +     16,724  
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $22,041  
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
                       
                       
 
Operations
                         
        9/1/07-2/29/08   3/31/06*-8/31/07      
Net investment income
        $3,595     $4,019        
Net realized gains (losses) 
        1,722     (139      
Net unrealized gains (losses) 
  +     16,724     (204      
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        22,041     3,676        
                         
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income
                       
Investor Shares
        358     648        
Select Shares
  +     3,290     3,371        
     
     
Total distributions from net investment income
        3,648     4,019        
                         
                         
Distributions from net realized gains
Investor Shares
        7            
Select Shares
  +     67            
     
     
Total distributions from net realized gains
        74            
                         
Total distributions
        $3,722     $4,019        
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     3/31/06*-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
                                     
                                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
        2,650       $27,872       570       $5,636  
Select Shares
  +     14,135       146,261       9,640       95,119  
     
     
Total shares sold
        16,785       $174,133       10,210       $100,755  
                                     
                                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
        28       $297       56       $558  
Select Shares
  +     25       291       123       1,219  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        53       $588       179       $1,777  
                                     
                                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
        (547     ($5,663     (624     ($6,175
Select Shares
  +     (3,871     (40,217     (2,144     (21,125
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (4,418     ($45,880     (2,768     ($27,300
                                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        12,420       $128,841       7,621       $75,232  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     3/31/06*-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        13,563       $134,344       5,942       $59,455  
Total increase
  +     12,420       147,160       7,621       74,889  
     
     
End of period
        25,983       $281,504       13,563       $134,344  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income
                ($53             $−  
 
 
Commencement of operations.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited
 
 
1. Business Structure of the Funds
 
Each of the funds discussed in this report is a series of Schwab Investments (the “trust”), a no-load, open-end management investment company. The company is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The list below shows all the funds in the trust including the funds discussed in this report, which are highlighted:
 
     
 
Schwab Investments (organized October 26, 1990)
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund
Schwab Premier Income Fund
Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
Schwab GNMA Fund
Schwab Inflation Protected Fund
Schwab YieldPlus Fund
  Schwab 1000 Index Fund
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab Global Real Estate Fund
     
 
The Schwab GNMA Fund and Schwab Inflation Protected Fund offer two share classes: Investor Shares and Select Shares®. Schwab Premier Income Fund offers three share classes: Investor Shares, Select Shares and Institutional Shares. Shares of each class represent interests in the same portfolio, but each class has different expenses and investment minimums. Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund and Schwab Total Bond Market Fund each offers one share class. The Schwab Premier Income Fund commenced operations on October 31, 2007.
 
Shares are bought and sold at net asset value, or NAV, which is the price for all outstanding shares. Each share has a par value of 1/1,000 of a cent, and the trustees may authorize the issuance of as many shares as necessary.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
 
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies the funds use in the preparation of financial statements. The accounting policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
(a) Security Valuation:
 
The funds value the securities in their portfolios every business day. The funds use the following policies to value various types of securities:
 
Bonds and notes: valued at halfway between the most recent bid and asked quotes or, if such quotes are unavailable, at prices for securities of comparable maturity, credit quality and type. Valuations for bonds and notes are provided by an independent bond-pricing service.
 
Securities for which no quoted value is available: valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the fund’s investment adviser using guidelines adopted by the fund’s Board of Trustees. In the determination of a fair valuation the guidelines include, but are not limited, to the use of analytical data, business conditions, recent trades, general and/or specific market trends and any emergency or significant events that would have a material impact on the value of the security.
 
Futures: open contracts are valued at their settlement prices as of the close of their exchanges. When a fund closes out a futures position, it calculates the difference between the value of the position at the beginning and at the end, and records a realized gain or loss accordingly.
 
Swap agreements: swaps may be valued based on a model that constructs curves, such as swap yield curves, based on market data, and that uses the curves to calculate prices. Or swaps may be valued based on dealer quotes.
 
Short-term securities (60 days or less to maturity): valued at amortized cost.
 
Mutual Funds: Valued at their respective net asset values as determined by those funds in accordance with the 1940 Act.
 
(b) Portfolio Investments:
 
Futures Contract: The funds may invest in futures contracts. Futures contracts involve certain risks because they can be very sensitive to market movements.
 
One risk is that the price of a futures contract may not move in perfect correlation with the price of the underlying securities. Another risk is that, at certain times, it may be impossible for a fund to close out a position in a futures contract, due to a
 
 
 
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2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
difference in trading hours or to market conditions that may reduce the liquidity for a futures contract or its underlying securities.
 
Because futures carry inherent risks, a fund must give the broker a deposit of cash and/or securities (the “initial margin”) whenever it enters into the futures contract. The amount of the deposit may vary from one contract to another, but it is generally a percentage of the contract amount.
 
Futures are traded publicly on exchanges, and their market value changes daily. A fund records the change in market value of futures, and also the change in the amount of margin deposit required (“due to/from broker”).
 
Swap Agreements: The funds may enter into swap agreements. In an interest rate swap, a fund and a counterparty agree to swap payments that are based on two different rates. The counterparty is typically a large financial institution, and the terms of the swap are specified in advance. For example, a fund may agree that for six months it will pay the counterparty the equivalent of the interest on a given amount invested at LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate). In exchange, the counterparty might agree to pay a fund the equivalent of the same amount invested in a certain bond index during this same six months period.
 
The Credit Swap or Credit Default Swap is a bilateral financial contract in which one counterparty (the Protection Buyer) pays a periodic fee, typically expressed in basis points on the notional amount, in return for a Contingent Payment by the Protection Seller following a Credit Event of a Reference Entity. The definitions of a Credit Event and the settlement mechanism used to determine the Contingent Payment are flexible and determined by negotiation between the counterparties at the inception of the transaction.
 
Swap agreements carry certain risks. Because the net gains or losses stemming from a swap agreement depend on the movements of one rate relative to another, a fund could experience unanticipated losses if one or both rates failed to behave as expected. A fund also could lose money if a counterparty failed to honor the terms of a swap agreement.
 
TBA: The funds may enter into “TBA” (to be announced) purchase commitments to purchase securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not exceeding 45 days. TBAs may be considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to settlement date.
 
Mortgage Dollar Roll: The funds may enter into mortgage dollar roll transactions. In these transactions, a fund sells mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously agrees to buy back, on a given date in the future, securities of a similar type, coupon rate and maturity. Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the security sold short by the fund may decline below the repurchase price of similar securities.
 
Short Sale: The funds may also sell securities short (sell securities they do not own). When they do so, the funds also place assets worth at least 100% of the value of the short securities into segregated accounts as collateral. If the market value of the short securities subsequently falls, the funds can realize a gain by closing the position. However, if the value rises, the funds typically would have to add to their collateral or close out their short position at a loss. The potential for losses associated with short positions is much greater than the original value of the securities sold short and exceed amounts recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
 
If a fund sells securities short, it records the proceeds received as an asset and the obligation to buy back the securities as a liability. At the time a short sale is initiated, the asset and the liability are of equal value and effectively cancel each other out. Subsequently, the fund values the liability side of the transaction according to the market price of the securities sold short, and values the asset side according to the value of the proceeds. When the fund closes out a short position (buys the security), it records as a realized gain or loss. Interest accrued on securities sold short is recorded as an expense on the fund’s records.
 
Repurchase Agreement: The funds may enter into repurchase agreements. In a repurchase agreement, a fund buys a security from another party (usually a financial institution) with the agreement that it be sold back in the future. The date, price and other conditions are all specified when the agreement is created.
 
The funds’ repurchase agreements will be fully collateralized by U.S. government securities or by U.S. government agency. All collateral is held by the funds’ custodian (or, with tri-party agreements, the agent’s bank) and is monitored daily to ensure that its market value is at least equal to the repurchase price under the agreement.
 
Delayed-delivery: The funds may buy securities on a delayed-delivery basis. In these transactions, a fund agrees to buy a security for a stated price, with settlement generally occurring within two weeks. If the security’s value falls before settlement occurs, a
 
 
 
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2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
fund could end up paying more for the security than its market value at the time of settlement. The funds set aside sufficient securities as collateral for those securities bought on a delayed-delivery basis.
 
Securities Lending: The funds may loan securities to certain brokers, dealers and other financial institutions that pay the funds negotiated fees. The funds receive cash, letters of credit or U.S. Government securities as collateral on these loans. All of the cash collateral received is reinvested in high quality, short-term investments. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities as of the first day of the loan, and at least 100% each day thereafter.
 
(c) Security Transactions:
 
Security transactions are recorded as of the date the order to buy or sell the security is executed. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are based on the identified costs of the securities involved. Gains and losses from paydowns on mortgage and asset backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income.
 
(d) Investment Income:
 
Interest income is recorded as it accrues. If a fund buys a debt security at a discount (that is, for less than its face value) or a premium (more than face value), it amortizes the discount or premium from the current date up to maturity. The fund then increases (in the case of discounts) or reduces (in the case of premiums) the income it records from the security. If the security is callable (meaning that the issuer has the option to pay it off before its maturity date), then the fund amortizes the premium to the security’s call date and price, rather than the maturity date and price.
 
(e) Expenses:
 
Expenses that are specific to a fund or a class within the trust are charged directly to that fund or class. Expenses that are common to all funds within the trust generally are allocated among the funds in proportion to their average daily net assets.
 
For funds offering multiple share classes, net investment income, other than class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains or losses, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.
 
(f) Distributions to Shareholders:
 
The funds declare dividends every day they are open for business. These dividends, which are equal to a fund’s net investment income for that day, are paid out to shareholders once a month. The funds may make distributions from any net realized capital gains once a year.
 
(g) Custody Credit:
 
Each fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank under which the fund receives a credit for its uninvested cash balance to offset its custody fees and accounting fees. The credit amounts (if any) are disclosed in the Statement of Operations as a reduction to the fund’s operating expenses.
 
(h) Accounting Estimates:
 
The accounting policies described in this report conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Notwithstanding this, shareholders should understand that in order to follow these principles, fund management has to make estimates and assumptions that affect the information reported in the financial statements. It’s possible that once the results are known, they may turn out to be different from these estimates.
 
Each fund maintains its own account for purposes of holding assets and accounting, and is considered a separate entity for tax purposes. Within its account, each fund also may keep certain assets in segregated accounts, as required by securities law.
 
(i) Federal Income Taxes:
 
The funds intend to meet federal income and excise tax requirements for regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income and realized net capital gains (if any) to their respective shareholders each year. As long as a fund meets the tax requirements, it is not required to pay federal income tax.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
(j) Indemnification:
 
Under the funds’ organizational documents, the officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the funds. In addition, in the normal course of business the funds enter into contracts with their vendors and others that provide general indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the funds. However, based on experience, the funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
 
(k) New Accounting Standards:
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (FIN) No. 48 — Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of SFAS No. 109, was issued in July 2006 and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. This Interpretation provides new requirements for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure in the financial statements of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return when there is uncertainty about whether that tax position will ultimately be sustained. As of February 29, 2008, management has reviewed the tax positions for open tax years (August 31, 2004, through August 31, 2007), and determined that no provision for income tax is required in the funds’ financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As of February 29, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will impact the financial statement amounts; however, additional disclosures may be required about the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effects of certain of the measurements on changes in net assets for the period.
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM or the investment adviser), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation, serves as each fund’s investment adviser and administrator pursuant to an Investment Advisory and Administration Agreement (Advisory Agreement) between it and the trust.
 
For its advisory and administrative services to the fund, the investment adviser is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on the fund’s average daily net assets described as follows:
 
                                         
    Short-Term
  Premier
          Inflation
    Bond
  Income
  Total Bond
  GNMA
  Protected
Average daily net assets
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Fund
 
First $500 million
    0.30%       0.60%       0.30%       0.45%       0.40%  
Over $500 million
    0.22%       0.55%       0.22%       0.40%       0.35%  
Over $1 billion
    n/a       0.50%       n/a       0.375%       0.33%  
 
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), an affiliate of the investment adviser and is the trust’s shareholder services agent and transfer agent.
 
For its transfer agent and shareholder services, Schwab is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on each fund’s average daily net assets described as follows:
 
                 
    Transfer Agent Fees   Shareholder Service Fees
 
Investor Shares
    0.05%       0.20%  
Select Shares*
    0.05%       0.05%  
Institutional Shares**
    0.05%       0.05%  
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions (continued):
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
Although these agreements specify certain fees for these services, CSIM and Schwab have made additional agreements with certain funds to limit the total expenses charged, excluding interest, taxes and certain non-routine expenses, through November 14, 2009, except for Premier Income Fund, which is through June 30, 2009, as follows:
 
                                         
    Short-Term
  Premier
          Inflation
    Bond
  Income
  Total Bond
  GNMA
  Protected
   
Market Fund
 
Fund**
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Fund
 
Investor Shares
    0.55%       0.87%       0.55%       0.74%       0.65%  
Select Shares*
    n/a       0.72%       n/a       0.55%       0.50%  
Institutional Shares**
    n/a       0.63%       n/a       n/a       n/a  
 
*  Select Shares are only offered by GNMA Fund, Inflation Protected Fund and Premier Income Fund.
**  Prior to February 1, 2008, these limits were 0.00% for all share classes, Institutional Shares are only offered by Premier Income Fund.
 
The funds may engage in certain transactions involving affiliates. For instance, a fund may let other Schwab Funds buy and sell fund shares, particularly Schwab MarketTrack Portfolios and Schwab Target Funds. As of February 29, 2008, the percentages of Schwab Bond Funds shares owned by other Schwab Funds are:
 
                                 
    Premier
  Total Bond
  Inflation
   
   
Income Fund
 
Market Fund
 
Protected Fund
   
 
MarketTrack Growth Portfolio
    —%       6.9%       —%          
MarketTrack Balanced Portfolio
    —%       11.6%       —%          
MarketTrack Conservative Portfolio
    —%       11.8%       —%          
MarketTrack Growth Portfolio II
    —%       0.4%       —%          
Target 2010 Fund
    —%       2.1%       1.7%          
Target 2020 Fund
    —%       2.9%       2.2%          
Target 2030 Fund
    —%       1.7%       1.3%          
Target 2040 Fund
    —%       0.8%       0.7%          
Retirement Income Fund
    5.5%       0.9%       1.3%          
 
The funds may make direct transactions with certain other Schwab Funds when practical. When one fund is seeking to sell a security that another is seeking to buy, an interfund transaction can allow both funds to benefit by reducing transaction costs. This practice is limited to funds that share the same investment adviser, trustees and officers. As of February 29, 2008, each fund’s total security transactions with other Schwab Funds were as follows:
 
         
Short-Term Bond Market Fund
  $ 28,250  
Premier Income Fund
    69,170  
Total Bond Market Fund
    156,221  
GNMA Fund
     
Inflation Protected Fund
    700  
 
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the funds may enter into interfund borrowing and lending transactions within the Schwab Funds. All loans are for temporary or emergency purposes only. The interest rate charged on the loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. The interfund lending facility is subject to the oversight and periodic review of the Board of Trustees of the Schwab Funds. There was no interfund borrowing or lending activity for any fund during the period.
 
Trustees
 
Trustees may include people who are officers and/ or directors of the investment adviser or Schwab. Federal securities law limit the percentage of such “interested persons” who may serve on a trust’s board, and the trust was in compliance with these
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions (continued):
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
limitations throughout the report period. The trust did not pay any of these persons for their service as trustees, but it did pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as noted in each fund’s Statement of Operations.
 
4.  Borrowing from Banks:
 
The funds may borrow money from banks and custodians. The funds may obtain temporary bank loans through the trust to which they belong, to use for meeting shareholder redemptions or for extraordinary or emergency purposes. The Schwab Funds have custodian overdraft facilities and uncommitted line of credit arrangements of $150 million and $100 million with State Street Corporation, and Bank of America, N.A., respectively. The funds pay interest on the amounts they borrow at rates that are negotiated periodically. There were no borrowings from the line of credit for the funds during the period. However, the funds utilized their overdraft facility and incurred interest expense, which is disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
For the period ended February 29, 2008, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term obligations and securities sold short) were as follows:
 
                         
    Purchases of Long-Term
       
    U.S. Government Securities
  Purchases of other
  Total Purchases of
   
Transactions
 
Long-Term Securities
 
Long-Term Securities
 
Short-Term Bond Market fund
  $ 583,223     $ 212,974     $ 796,197  
Premier Income Fund
    353,725       181,657       535,382  
Total Bond Market Fund
    2,789,033       433,647       3,222,680  
GNMA Fund
    233,191       3,200       236,391  
Inflation Protected Fund
    182,037       3,519       185,556  
                         
                         
    Sales/Maturities of
       
    Long-Term
       
    U.S. Government Securities
  Sales/Maturities of
  Total Sales/Maturities of
   
Transactions
 
other Long-Term Securities
 
Long-Term Securities
 
Short-Term Bond Market Fund
  $ 552,935     $ 223,552     $ 776,487  
Premier Income Fund
    221,419       56,912       278,331  
Total Bond Market Fund
    2,595,731       620,169       3,215,900  
GNMA Fund
    190,874       4,997       195,871  
Inflation Protected Fund
    56,418       3,713       60,131  
 
6.  Redemption Fee:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
The Premier Income Fund may impose a short-term redemption fee on any fund shares that are redeemed or exchanged by a shareholder within a specified number of days of the purchase date. The fund charges 2.00% of early withdrawal fees on shares redeemed or exchanged 30 days or less after the purchase. Such amounts are net of the redemption fee proceeds on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The redemption fees charged during the current period are $13.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
7.  Federal Income Taxes:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
As of August 31, 2007, the following funds had capital loss carry forwards available to offset net capital gains before the expiration dates:
 
                                         
    Short-Term
  Premier
          Inflation
    Bond
  Income
  Total Bond
  GNMA
  Protected
Expire
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Fund
 
2009
    $—       $—       $—       $—       $—  
2010
                             
2011
                             
2012
                      1,405        
2013
                      537        
2014
    5,711             3,580       185        
2015
    8,716             11,929       251        
                                         
      $14,427       $—       $15,509       $2,378       $—  
                                         
 
For tax purposes, capital loss carry forwards that may be used to offset future realized capital gains. Also for tax purposes, realized capital losses, occurring after October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2007, capital losses utilized and capital losses deferred for each fund are as follows:
 
                                                 
    Short-Term
  Premier
          Inflation
   
    Bond
  Income
  Total Bond
  GNMA
  Protected
   
   
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Market Fund
 
Fund
 
Fund
   
 
Deferred capital losses
    $1,636             $10,496       $217       $47          
Capital losses utilized
                                     
 
 
 
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Trustees and Officers
 
The tables below give information as of February 29, 2008, about the trustees and officers for Schwab Investments, which includes the funds covered in this report. The “Fund Complex” includes the Charles Schwab Family of Funds, Schwab Capital Trust, Schwab Investments, Schwab Annuity Portfolios, Laudus Trust, and Laudus Institutional Trust. As of February 29, 2008, the Fund Complex included 73 funds.
 
The address for all trustees and officers is 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. You can find more information about the trustees and officers in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available free by calling 1-800-435-4000.
 
                 
Independent Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Mariann Byerwalter
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman of JDN Corporate Advisory LLC.     73     Board 1–Director, Redwood Trust, Inc.
Board 2–Director, PMI Group, Inc.
 
John F. Cogan
1947
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Fellow: The Hoover Institution at Stanford University; Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research; Professor of Public Policy, Stanford University     62     Board 1–Director, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Board 2–Director, Monaco Coach Corporation

Board 3–Director, Venture Lending and Leasing, Inc.
 
William A. Hasler
1941
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Dean Emeritus, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Until February 2004, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Aphton Corp. (bio-pharmaceuticals).     73     Board 1–Director, Mission West Properties
Board 2–Director, TOUSA
Board 3–Director, Harris-Stratex Networks
Board 4–Director, Genitope Corp.
Board 5– Director, Ditech Networks
Board 6–Director, Rubicon Limited
 
Gerald B. Smith
1950
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Smith Graham & Co.(investment advisors).     62     Board 1–Board of Cooper Industries
Board 2–Chairman of the Audit Committee of Oneok Partners LP
 
Donald R. Stephens
1938
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Managing Partner, D. R. Stephens & Company (investments).     62     None.
 
Joseph H. Wender
1944
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Managing Director, Chairman of the Finance Committee, GSC Group; General Partner, Goldman Sachs & Co., until June 2005.     62     Board 1–Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Isis Pharmaceuticals
 
 
 
 
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Independent Trustees continued
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
Michael W. Wilsey
1943
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Wilsey Bennett, Inc. (real estate investment and management, and other investments).     62     None.
 
 
                 
Interested Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served )   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Charles R. Schwab2
1937
Chairman and Trustee
(Chairman and Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director, The Charles Schwab Corporation, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and Director, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, N.A.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Schwab (SIS) Holdings Inc. I, Schwab International Holdings, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer and Director, Schwab Holdings, Inc. Through June 2007, Director, U.S. Trust Company, N.A., U.S. Trust Company of New York. Until May 2003, Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Corporation.     62     None.
 
Walt Bettinger2
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  President and Chief Operating Officer, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Charles Schwab Corporation; Director, Charles Schwab Bank; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, The Charles Schwab Corporation; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and President, Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Trust Company, Director, Charles Schwab Bank, N.A., Schwab Retirement Plan Services, and Schwab Retirement Technologies.     62     None.
 
 
 
 
 
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Officers of the Trust
 
Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
     
Randall W. Merk
1954
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2007.)
  Executive Vice President and President, Investment Management Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (2002 – present); President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (2007-present); Director, Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited and Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc. From September 2002 to July 2004, Chief Executive Officer and President, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
George Pereira
1964
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; Director, Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc and Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited. Through June 2007, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust; Chief Financial Officer, Mutual Fund Division, UST Advisors, Inc. From December 1999 to November 2004, Sr. Vice President, Financial Reporting, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
 
Kimon Daifotis
1959
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Jeffrey Mortimer
1963
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Randall Fillmore
1960
Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2002.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Through June 2007, Chief Compliance Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc., and Excelsior Funds Trust. From 2002 to 2003, Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Koji E. Felton
1959
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 1998.)
  Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Through June 2007, Chief Legal Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust.
 
Catherine MacGregor
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; since 2006, Chief Counsel, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until July 2005, Senior Associate, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP.
 
Cathy Sabo
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President-Compliance, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until 2004, Vice President, Client, Sales & Services Controls, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
 
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Officers of the Trust continued
 
Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
Michael Haydel
1970
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2006.)
  Vice President, Asset Management Client Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Vice President and AML Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until March 2004, Director Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
1  Trustees remain in office until they resign, retire or are removed by shareholder vote. The Schwab Funds retirement policy requires that independent trustees elected after January 1, 2000 retire at age 72 or after 20 years of service as a trustee, whichever comes first. Independent trustees elected prior to January 1, 2000 will retire on the following schedule: Messrs. Stephens and Wilsey will retire on December 31, 2010.
 
2  In addition to their employment with the investment advisor and the distributor, Messrs. Schwab and Bettinger also own stock of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Mr. Schwab and Mr. Bettinger are Interested Trustees because they are employees of Schwab and/or the advisor.
 
3  The President, Treasurer and Secretary hold office until their respective successors are chosen and qualified or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Each other officer serves at the pleasure of the Board.
 
 
 
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Glossary
 
agency discount notes Notes issued by federal agencies—known as Government Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs—at a discount to their value at maturity. An agency discount note is a short-term investment offering a high degree of credit quality.
 
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) A federal income tax designed to limit the extent to which high-income taxpayers (including individuals, estates, trusts and corporations) can benefit from certain deductions and exemptions. For example, some types of income that are exempt from regular federal income tax are not exempt from the AMT.
 
asset allocation The practice of dividing a portfolio among different asset classes, with each asset class assigned a particular percentage.
 
asset-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of assets such as credit card debt.
 
asset class A group of securities with similar structure and basic characteristics. Stocks, bonds and cash are the three main examples of asset classes.
 
average rate The average rate of interest paid annually by the fixed-income securities in a fund or portfolio.
 
beta A historical measure of an investment’s volatility relative to a market index (usually the S&P 500®). The index is defined as having a beta of 1.00. Investments with a beta higher than 1.00 have been more volatile than the index; those with a beta of less than 1.00 have been less volatile.
 
bond A security representing a loan from the investor to the issuer. A bond typically pays interest at a fixed rate (the “coupon rate”) until a specified date (the “maturity date”), at which time the issuer returns the money borrowed (“principal” or “face value”) to the bondholder. Because of their structure, bonds are sometimes called “fixed income securities” or “debt securities.”
 
An individual bond is subject to the credit risk of the issuer. Changes in interest rates can affect a bond’s market value prior to call or maturity. There is no guarantee that a bond’s yield to call or maturity will provide a positive return over the rate of inflation.
 
bond fund A bond fund is subject to the same credit, interest rate, and inflation risks as bonds. In addition, a bond fund incurs ongoing fees and expenses. A bond fund’s net asset value will fluctuate with the price of the underlying bonds and the portfolio turnover activity; return of principal is not guaranteed.
 
call An early repayment of a bond’s principal by the issuer, usually done because the issuer is able to refinance its bond debt at a lower rate.
 
call protection A term used in reference to a bond that cannot be called by the issuer before maturity, or at least for many years from the present date. A bond that offers call protection can more reliably be expected to provide a given yield over a given number of years than a bond that could be called (assuming both bonds are of the same credit quality).
 
capital gain, capital loss The difference between the amount paid for an investment and its value at a later time. If the investment has been sold, the capital gain or loss is considered a realized gain or loss. If the investment is still held, the gain or loss is still “on paper” and is considered unrealized.
 
certificate of participation A municipal bond that is repaid from an annual budget appropriation rather than being backed by the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
coupon, coupon rate The annual rate of interest paid until maturity by the issuer of a debt security.
 
credit-enhanced securities Securities that are backed by the credit of an entity other than the issuer (such as a financial institution). Credit enhancements, which can equal up to 100% of the security’s value, are designed to help lower the risk of default on a security and may also make the security more liquid.
 
credit quality The capacity of an issuer to make its interest and principal payments. See chart below.
 
credit risk The risk that a bond issuer may be unable to pay interest or principal to its bondholders.
 
discount rate The implied rate on a debt security that does not pay interest but is bought at a discount and redeemed at face value when it matures.
 
dividend Money from earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a given amount per share.
 
duration A measure of a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Calculations of duration generally take into account the investment’s yield, interest payments, maturity date and call features. Like maturity, duration is expressed in years, but is more accurate than maturity in determining the effect of interest rate movements on a bond investment’s price. The duration of a portfolio equals the market value weighted average of the duration of the bonds held in the portfolio.

Credit Ratings
 
Most major bond issuers arrange with a recognized independent rating organization, such as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) or Moody’s Investors Service, to rate the creditworthiness of their bonds. The spectrum of these ratings is divided into two major categories: investment grade and below investment grade (sometimes called “junk bonds”). Bonds rated below investment grade range from those that are considered to have some vulnerability to default to those that appear on the brink of default or are in default.
 
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expense ratio The amount that is taken from a mutual fund’s assets each year to cover the fund’s operating expenses. An expense ratio of 0.50% means that a fund’s expenses amount to half of one percent of its average net assets a year.
 
general obligation bonds Municipal bonds that are secured by the issuer’s full faith and credit, which typically is backed by the power of the issuer to levy taxes.
 
interest Payments to bondholders (usually made twice a year) as compensation for loaning the bond principal to the issuer.
 
interest rate risk The risk that a bond’s value will fluctuate if market interest rates change or are expected to change. Bond prices tend to move in the opposite direction of interest rates: when interest rates rise, bond prices tend to fall.
 
liquidity-enhanced security A security that when tendered is paid from funds advanced by an entity other than the issuer (such as a large financial institution). Liquidity enhancements are often used on variable-rate securities where the portfolio manager has an option to tender the securities prior to their final maturity.
 
market risk Those elements of risk that are common to all securities in an asset class, and therefore cannot be significantly reduced by diversification within the asset class. Also known as “systemic risk.”
 
maturity The date a bond is scheduled to be “retired” and its principal amount returned to the bond holders. Maturity of Investments will generally be determined using the portfolio securities’ final maturity dates. However, for certain securities, maturity will be determined using the securities’ effective maturity date. Except as discussed below, the effective maturity date for a security subject to a put or demand feature is the demand date, unless the security is a variable-rate or floating-rate security. If it is a variable-rate security, its effective maturity date is the earlier of its demand date or next interest rate change date. For variable-rate securities not subject to a put or demand feature and floating-rate securities, the effective maturity date is the next interest rate change date. The effective maturity of mortgage-backed and certain other asset-backed securities are determined on an “expected life” basis by the investment adviser. Additional information relating to maturity is contained in the Schwab Bond Funds’ Statement of additional Information.
 
mortgage-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of mortgage loans.
 
muni, municipal bonds, municipal securities Debt securities issued by a state, its counties, municipalities, authorities and other subdivisions, or the territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, including their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and corporations. These securities may be issued to obtain money for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, public utilities, schools, streets, and water and sewer works.
 
net asset value (NAV) The value of one share of a mutual fund. NAV is calculated by taking the fund’s total assets, subtracting liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
 
outstanding shares, shares outstanding When speaking of a company or mutual fund, indicates all shares currently held by investors.
 
prepayment risk The risk that a mortgage-backed security may be paid off early, typically because interest rates have fallen and the homeowners who hold the underlying mortgages have refinanced those mortgages at lower rates. In this type of situation, the investor who held the mortgage-backed security will usually have to settle for a lower rate when reinvesting the principal. 
 
restricted securities Securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on resale. These securities are often purchased in private placement transactions.
 
revenue bonds Municipal bonds that are issued to finance public works projects and are secured by revenue generated by the project (such as water and sewer fees) rather than the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
section 4(2)/144A securities Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers under Securities Act Rule 144A.
 
taxable-equivalent yield The yield an investor would need to get from a taxable investment in order to match the yield paid by a given tax-exempt investment, once the effect of all applicable taxes is taken into account. For example, if your tax rate were 25%, a tax-exempt investment paying 4.5% would have a taxable-equivalent yield for you of 6.0% (4.5% ¸ [1 – 0.25%] = 6.0%).
 
total return The percentage that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the fund assuming dividends and distributions were reinvested.
 
weighted average For mutual funds, an average that gives the same weight to each security as the security represents in the fund’s portfolio.
 
weighted average maturity For mutual funds, the maturity of all the debt securities in its portfolio, calculated as a weighted average. As a rule, the longer a fund’s weighted average maturity, the greater its interest rate risk. Money funds are required to maintain a weighted average maturity of no more than 90 days.
 
yield The income paid out by an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s market value.
 
yield to maturity The annualized rate of return a bondholder could expect if the bond were held to maturity. In addition to interest payments, yield to maturity also factors in any difference between a bond’s current price and its principal amount, or face value.
 
 
 
 
 
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Semiannual Report
February 29, 2008
 
 
Schwab Tax-Free
YieldPlus Fundtm
 
Schwab Tax-Free
Bond Fundtm
 
Schwab California
Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
 
Schwab California
Tax-Free Bond Fundtm
 
 
(CHARLES SCHWAB LOGO)
 


 

 
Four smart, cost-effective ways investors can use
bonds in an asset allocation strategy.
 
 
 
 
 
Fund investment adviser: Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM).
Distributor and transfer agent: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab).
 


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Performance at a Glance
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
     
Total Return for the Report Period
 
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWYTX)   -1.38%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.89%
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal National Short Bond   1.46%
Performance Details   pages 6-7
 
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWNTX)   -0.80%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.19%
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal National Intermediate Bond   -0.07%
Performance Details   pages 8-9
 
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWYCX)*   -4.13%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.89%
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal California Intermediate/Short Bond   -0.14%
Performance Details   pages 10-11
 
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fundtm (Ticker Symbol: SWCAX)   0.40%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index   2.19%
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal California Intermediate/Short Bond   -0.14%
Performance Details   pages 12-13
 
Minimum Initial Investment1   $ 100
 
 
All fund and index figures on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
Expenses may be partially absorbed by fund management. Without these reductions, the fund’s total return would have been lower. Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
 
Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
 
Return for the report period presented in the table differs from the return in the Financial Highlights. This is a result of the calculation of the Financial Highlights return adhering to GAAP presentation.
 
1  Please see prospectus for further detail and eligibility requirements.
 
 
 
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From the Chairman
 

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Charles Schwab
Chairman

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
Throughout my career I’ve been through many up and down markets, and I’ve always believed that sticking to time-tested principles of investing and a long-term strategy is the best way to endure short-term volatility and economic turbulence. The current turmoil in fixed income and equity markets is no exception.
 
For the past several months, the financial markets have been struggling to overcome problems that arose initially out of declining home prices and a collapse in the subprime mortgage market, along with larger economic issues including a drop in the value of the dollar globally, heightened risk of inflation, and the threat of recession.
 
Over the years, these intense market fluctuations have not been the norm, but it is during these periods that many investors can give up on investment fundamentals. Trying to time the market is both difficult and risky. Financial research has shown that a carefully constructed long-term investing plan can help moderate the effects of volatile markets and provide more reliable returns.
 
A good plan is built on sound, proven principles of investing, such as asset allocation and diversification. Spreading your money across different asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and cash equivalents can be the most important factor in determining long-term performance and weathering the inevitable ups and downs of the market. In addition, seeking advice from your financial consultant or trusted investment advisor can also be an important part of making informed and smart decisions.
 
Here at Schwab, our goal is to help you reach your financial goals no matter what the market conditions may be. With funds and services backed by the guidance and support you need—whatever type of investor you are—we’ll do all we can to help you succeed.
 
Thank you for investing with us.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s- Charles Schwab
 
 
 
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From the President
 

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Randall W. Merk is President and CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and the funds covered in this report. He joined the firm in 2002 and has held a variety of executive positions at Schwab.

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
The latter half of 2007 and the beginning of 2008 marked times of extreme volatility in many sectors of the economy. Credit quality and liquidity concerns that at first seemed contained to the subprime lending market have since resulted in myriad broad-market disruptions. Particularly, instability within mortgage and asset-backed fixed income markets combined with a continued fall in housing prices created extraordinarily tight lending conditions and a difficult investment environment.
 
During these times of market uncertainty, we encourage you to seek the guidance and advice of your Schwab financial consultant or your independent investment advisor to ensure that your portfolio allocations represent your goals and tolerance for risk. Our Schwab Fixed Income Specialists can be reached at 1-877-563-7818, while our Client Service Specialists are available at 1-800-435-4000.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s-Randall W. Merk
 
 
 
 
 
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The Investment Environment
 

Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for the management of the funds.

 
As overall U.S. economic growth slowed, disruptions in the financial markets over the last several months have proven to be some of the most dramatic in recent memory. Problems in housing and credit markets continued to weigh on investor confidence as illiquidity and credit quality concerns spread into the broader marketplace. Volatility within fixed income markets, particularly within non-U.S. Treasury securities, catalyzed by the perception of risk and mass selling of bonds, contributed to an increase in market pessimism and depressed security prices.
 
Leading economic indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, and consumer prices, revealed diminishing overall economic growth and several contracting sectors. Real GDP—the output of goods and services produced in the United States adjusted for inflation—grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to a 4.9% increase in the third quarter. From December through the end of February, private sector employment declined by 141,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose above 5% during the reporting period. Consumer prices, including food and energy, rose by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. The rise in prices, coupled with job loss and diminished growth, acted to depress consumer confidence.
 
Over the last several months, the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar in conjunction with broad-spectrum increases in commodity prices contributed to concerns over inflation and the strength of the U.S. economy. Since peaking in early 2002, the U.S. dollar has declined in value by more than 40% relative to the Euro and 20% relative to broad trade-weighted currency indexes. While this decline has stimulated exports and curtailed imports, it has also worked to drive an increase in commodity prices. From January 2007 through the end of the period, commodity prices have increased more than 25% as measured by the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index, with gold and oil breaking $1,000 and $100 price thresholds, respectively, for the first time.
 
Housing and the subprime mortgage crisis were among the primary forces that contributed to broader market volatility and investor pessimism throughout the period. After many years of sustained growth, housing prices fell dramatically as supply began to outpace demand. Subprime borrowers, those with below average credit ratings, were disproportionately affected in the housing market correction. Although subprime adjustable rate mortgages accounted for just 6.8% of outstanding loans in the U.S., they represented 43% of foreclosures in the third quarter of 2007. With the increase in defaults on subprime loans, the prices of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities in the market declined, despite the fact that subprime represented only a fraction of the sector.
 
In this environment, investors became increasingly risk adverse. Even securities that carried triple-A credit ratings declined in price. Seeking the safety of government-backed debt,

 
 
 Yields of Municipal Securities: Effective Yields of Five-Year and 30-Year Municipal Bonds
 
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Yields, or interest rates, represent the cost of borrowing money. Rapid economic growth, waning investor interest in bonds, an increase in the issuance of bonds, or the expectation of higher inflation can drive rates up, while the opposite conditions can push rates down.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.

 
 
 
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The Investment Environment continued
 

investors migrated to U.S. Treasuries. Correspondingly, prices of non-U.S. Treasury fixed income securities sank on depressed demand, while yields rose. As the housing crisis deepened and economic indicators pointed toward impending recession, pessimism and selling continued.
 
In the early part of 2008, the municipal bond market became volatile as demand for auction rate securities and variable rate demand notes, among others, decreased. Yields on short-term double-A rated debt rose substantially, while even long-term municipal bonds of the highest quality reached yields of 6%. As auctions failed and the ability to turnover short-term debt became uncertain, many institutions and hedge funds were forced to sell securities to meet certain portfolio requirements. This selling created more illiquidity in the market and drove demand down even further.
 
In response to mounting market volatility and illiquidity across the broader marketplace, the Federal Reserve initiated a number of market control mechanisms designed to bolster investor confidence. During the reporting period, the Fed cut interest rates from 5.25% to 3.00% attempting to restore liquidity to the market by making lending more attractive. Additionally, major banks and other lending institutions in the private sector took measures to shore up riskier portions of their portfolios and encourage stricter borrowing standards in order to prevent further defaults and credit downgrades.

 
 
 Yield Advantage of Munis over Treasurys: For Five-Year bonds; Tax Brackets Shown are the Highest Applicable
 
 
This chart shows how much more the average five-year muni yielded than the average five-year Treasury after federal (or combined California and federal) income tax.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser.
 
Manager views and portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 

 
 
 
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Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis . CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has day-to-day responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
John Shelton , CFA, portfolio manager, has day-to-day
co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund declined 1.38% during the period, underperforming the benchmark Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.89%. During the period, the fund continued to seek out securities with solid risk adjusted spreads and higher yields. Risk aversion and distressed selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
Toward the end of the period, forced selling in the municipal bond market as investors sought to maintain liquidity put pressure on municipal bond prices. Consequently, yield spreads between triple-A uninsured municipal bonds and single-A bonds widened during the reporting period. In addition, the demand for insured securities with weak underlying issuer ratings declined, as the threat of downgrades on major municipal bond insurance companies like MBIA, Inc. and AMBAC Financial Group, Inc., generated volatility and a heightened sense of risk.
 
The fund experienced a decline in net asset value (NAV) as market prices of securities in the fund, such as floating rate notes, were driven down by decreased demand and market dislocation.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Floating Rate Bonds 40.9%
Revenue Bonds 29.5%
Auction Rate Securities 16.9%
General Obligation Bonds 7.3%
Variable Rate Demand Notes 5.1%
Muni Special Tax 0.3%
 
By Credit Quality1
AAA 17.2%
AA 26.8%
A 36.9%
BBB 6.4%
Short-Term Ratings 10.7%
Unrated Securities 2.0%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0 - 6 Months 60.8%
7-18 Months 11.4%
More than 18 Months 27.8%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 0.9 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 0.9 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment 1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   3 Years   Since Inception
 
Fund: Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm (12/16/04)     -1.38%       -0.58%       1.57%       1.58%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index     2.89%       4.67%       3.30%       3.10%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal National Short Bond     1.46%       2.61%       2.47%       2.30%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Net 0.49%; Gross 0.51%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield1     3.88%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver     3.87%  
Taxable-Equivalent Yield6     5.97%  
12-Month Distribution Yield1,3     3.73%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07 , as amended 3/26/08. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  This is the taxable-equivalent 30-day SEC yield for a hypothetical investor in the highest federal tax bracket (35.00%). Your tax rate may be different.
 
 
 
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Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis . CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has day-to-day responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
John Shelton , CFA, portfolio manager, has day-to-day
co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund declined 0.80% during the period, underperforming the benchmark Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index, which was up 2.19%. Risk aversion and distressed selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
Toward the end of the period, forced selling in the municipal bond market as investors sought to maintain liquidity put pressure on municipal bond prices. Consequently, yield spreads between triple-A uninsured municipal bonds and single-A bonds widened during the reporting period. In addition, the demand for insured securities with weak underlying issuer ratings declined as the threat of downgrades on major municipal bond insurance companies like MBIA, Inc. and AMBAC Financial Group, Inc., generated volatility and a heightened sense of risk.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Revenue Bonds 57.8%
General Obligation Bonds 21.2%
Auction Rate Securities 11.5%
Variable Rate Demand Notes 8.3%
Floating Rate Bonds 1.2%
 
By Credit Quality1
AAA 50.7%
AA 18.1%
A 18.2%
BBB 2.6%
Short-Term Ratings 8.2%
Unrated Securities 2.2%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-1 Year 20.8%
2-10 Years 27.2%
11-20 Years 44.5%
21-30 Years 7.5%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 6.7 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 5.7 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   10 Years
 
Fund: Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm (9/11/92)     -0.80%       -2.41%       2.51%       4.06%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index     2.19%       3.26%       3.43%       4.75%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal National Intermediate Bond     -0.07%       -0.41%       2.43%       3.80%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Net 0.49%; Gross 0.70%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield1,3     4.62%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver1,6     4.45%  
Taxable-Equivalent Yield7     7.11%  
12-Month Distribution Yield1,3     4.31%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07, as amended 3/26/08. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  Yield if fund expenses had not been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab.
7  This is the taxable-equivalent 30-day SEC yield for a hypothetical investor in the highest federal tax bracket (35.00%). Your tax rate may be different.
 
 
 
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Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis . CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has day-to-day responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
John Shelton , CFA, portfolio manager, has day-to-day
co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund declined 4.13% during the period, underperforming the benchmark Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.89%. During the period, the fund continued to seek out securities with solid risk adjusted spreads and higher yields while emphasizing quality issuers. Risk aversion and distressed selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
Toward the end of the period, forced selling in the municipal bond market as investors sought to maintain liquidity put pressure on municipal bond prices. Consequently, yield spreads between triple-A uninsured municipal bonds and single-A bonds widened during the reporting period. In addition, the demand for insured securities with weak underlying issuer ratings declined as the threat of downgrades on major municipal bond insurance companies like MBIA, Inc. and AMBAC Financial Group, Inc., generated volatility and a heightened sense of risk.
 
The fund experienced a decline in net asset value (NAV) as market prices of securities in the fund, such as floating rate notes, were driven down by decreased demand and market dislocation.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Floating Rate Bonds 34.4%
Revenue Bonds 25.9%
General Obligation Bonds 13.6%
Variable Rate Demand Notes 12.2%
Auction Rate Securities 8.9%
Tax & Revenue Anticipation
  Notes 4.2%
Muni Special Tax 0.8%
 
By Credit Quality1
AAA 35.3%
AA 22.4%
A 24.8%
BBB 3.7%
Short-Term Ratings 11.0%
Unrated Securities 2.8%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-6 Months 52.8%
7-18 Months 7.5%
19-30 Months 3.5%
More than 30 Months 36.2%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 2.5 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 1.1 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   3 Years   Since Inception
 
Fund: Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm (12/16/04)*     -4.13%       -3.58%       0.58%       0.61%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Bond Index     2.89%       4.67%       3.30%       3.10%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal California Intermediate/Short Bond     -0.14%       -0.29%       1.96%       1.95%  
 
Fund Expense Ratio4: 0.45%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield1     3.94%  
Taxable-Equivalent Yield6     6.76%  
12-Month Distribution Yield1     3.71%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
*  Return for the report period presented in the table differs from the return in the Financial Highlights. This is a result of the calculation of the Financial Highlights return adhering to GAAP presentation.
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07, as amended 3/26/08.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  This is the taxable-equivalent 30-day SEC yield for a hypothetical investor in the highest combined federal and California tax bracket (41.70%).
 
 
 
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Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fundtm
 

 
Kimon Daifotis . CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has day-to-day responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
John Shelton , CFA, portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund returned 0.40% during the period, underperforming the benchmark Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index, which gained 2.19%. Risk aversion and distressed selling in the fixed income market, combined with persistent volatility, impacted the fund as investors remained cautious of all non-Government securities irrespective of underlying credit quality. Under these conditions of extreme volatility U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income securities.
 
Toward the end of the period, forced selling in the municipal bond market as investors sought to maintain liquidity put pressure on municipal bond prices. Consequently, yield spreads between triple-A uninsured municipal bonds and single-A bonds widened during the reporting period. In addition, the demand for insured securities with weak underlying issuer ratings declined as the threat of downgrades on major municipal bond insurance companies like MBIA, Inc. and AMBAC Financial Group, Inc., generated volatility and a heightened sense of risk.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Revenue Bonds 67.8%
Variable Rate Demand Notes 15.1%
General Obligation Bonds 9.9%
Muni Special Tax 4.7%
Auction Rate Securities 2.5%
 
By Credit Quality1
AAA 44.9%
AA 5.9%
A 31.7%
BBB 5.9%
Short-Term Ratings 9.3%
Unrated Securities 2.3%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-1 Year 17.4%
2-10 Years 19.3%
11-20 Years 48.2%
21-30 Years 15.1%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 7.2 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 5.3 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
    6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   10 Years
 
Fund: Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fundtm (2/24/92)     0.40%       -0.64%       3.25%       4.38%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers 7-Year Municipal Bond Index     2.19%       3.26%       3.43%       4.75%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Municipal California Intermediate/Short Bond     -0.14%       -0.29%       2.25%       3.72%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios4: Net 0.49%; Gross 0.61%
 
 
 Style Assessment5
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield1,3     4.51%  
30-Day SEC Yield-No Waiver1,6     4.41%  
Taxable-Equivalent Yield7     7.74%  
12-Month Distribution Yield1,3     4.31%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07, as amended 3/26/08. Net Expense: Expenses reduced by a contractual fee waiver. Gross Expense: Does not reflect the effect of contractual fee waivers.
5  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
6  Yield if fund expenses had not been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab.
7  This is the taxable-equivalent 30-day SEC yield for a hypothetical investor in the highest combined federal and California tax bracket (41.70%).
 
 
 
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Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 Examples for a $1,000 Investment
 
 
As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, such as redemption fees; and, ongoing costs, such as management fees, transfer agent and shareholder services fees, and other fund expenses.
 
The expense examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare this cost with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for six-months beginning September 1, 2007 and held through February 29, 2008.
 
Actual Return lines in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ¸ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for your fund or share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period”.
 
Hypothetical Return lines in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a fund’s or share class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed return of 5% per year before expenses. Because the return used is not an actual return, it may not be used to estimate the actual ending account value or expenses you paid for the period.
 
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only, and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the hypothetical return lines of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
                                 
            Ending
   
        Beginning
  Account Value
  Expenses Paid
    Expense Ratio1
  Account Value
  (Net of Expenses)
  During Period2
    (Annualized)   at 9/1/07   at 2/29/08   9/1/07 - 2/29/08
 
 
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.49%     $ 1,000     $ 986.20     $ 2.42  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.49%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.43     $ 2.46  
 
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.47%     $ 1,000     $ 992.00     $ 2.33  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.47%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.53     $ 2.36  
 
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.45%     $ 1,000     $ 957.60     $ 2.19  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.45%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.63     $ 2.26  
 
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fundtm                                
Actual Return
    0.48%     $ 1,000     $ 1,004.03     $ 2.39  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.48%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.48     $ 2.41  

 
1  Based on the most recent six-month expense ratio; may differ from the expense ratio provided in Financial Highlights.
 
2  Expenses for each fund or share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days of the period, and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.

 
 
 
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Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  12/16/042-
    2/29/08*   8/31/071   8/31/06   8/31/05
 
                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.87       9.96       9.97       10.00  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.19       0.33       0.28       0.16  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.32 )     (0.09 )     (0.01 )     (0.03 )
   
Total from investment operations
    (0.13 )     0.24       0.27       0.13  
Less distributions:
                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.19 )     (0.33 )     (0.28 )     (0.16 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    9.55       9.87       9.96       9.97  
   
Total return (%)
    (1.38 )3     2.45       2.73       1.31 3
                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                               
Net operating expenses
    0.49 4     0.49       0.49       0.28 4
Gross operating expenses
    0.49 4     0.51       0.53       0.54 4
Net investment income (loss)
    3.88 4     3.34       2.81       2.33 4
Portfolio turnover rate
    28 3     45       55       18 3
Net asset, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    417       654       489       435  
 
* Unaudited.
1 Effective on August 6, 2007, all outstanding Investor Shares were converted into Select Shares. The figures in the Financial Highlights reflect only the remaining share class.
2 Commencement of operations.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  38 .7%   Fixed-Rate Obligations     160,611       161,290  
  60 .4%   Variable-Rate Obligations     271,887       251,623  
  99 .1%   Total Investments     432,498       412,913  
  0 .9%   Other Assets and Liabilities             3,885  
  100 .0%   Net Assets             416,798  
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Fixed-Rate Obligations 38.7% of net assets
                                 
 
ALABAMA 0.9%
Birmingham Special Care Facilities Finance Auth
RB (Baptist Health System) Series 2005A
    5.00%       11/15/09       1,565       1,576  
Health Care Auth for Baptist Health
Bonds Series 2006D
    5.00%       11/15/11       1,600       1,657  
Mobile IDB
Pollution Control Refunding RB (International Paper Co.) Series 1994A
    4.65%       12/01/11       600       600  
                                 
                              3,833  
                                 
 
ARKANSAS 0.9%
Fort Smith
Sales & Use Tax Refunding & Improvement Bonds Series 2006
    4.00%       09/01/14  (a)     3,310       3,329  
Sales & Use Tax Refunding & Improvement Bonds Series 2006
    3.95%       09/01/15  (a)     480       476  
                                 
                              3,805  
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 0.3%
Imperial Redevelopment Agency
Subordinate Tax Allocation Notes Series 2006
    4.50%       12/01/08  (a)     1,300       1,320  
                                 
 
FLORIDA 3.6%
Citizens Property Insurance Corp
High-Risk Account Sr Secured Refunding Bonds Series 2007A
    5.00%       03/01/10  (a)     5,000       5,157  
East Homestead Community Development District
Special Assessment RB Series 2006B
    5.00%       05/01/11       680       636  
Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Finance Corp
RB Series 2006A
    5.00%       07/01/09       5,000       5,135  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Highlands Cnty Health Facilities Auth
Hospital RB (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group) Series 2005I
    5.00%       11/16/09       3,150       3,244  
Hospital Refunding RB (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group) Series 2005A
    5.00%       11/15/09       250       257  
Hospital Refunding RB (Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Obligated Group) Series 2005B
    5.00%       11/15/09       500       514  
                                 
                              14,943  
                                 
 
ILLINOIS 0.5%
Illinois Educational Facilities Auth
RB (The Univ of Chicago) Series 1998B
    4.05%       07/01/09       2,000       2,029  
                                 
 
INDIANA 0.9%
Indiana Health & Educational Facility Financing Auth
Hospital Refunding RB (Clarion Health Obligated Group) Series 2006B
    5.00%       02/15/09       720       735  
Seymour
Economic Development Refunding RB (Union Camp Corp) Series 1992
    6.25%       07/01/12       2,670       2,851  
                                 
                              3,586  
                                 
 
IOWA 0.4%
Iowa Finance Auth
Health Facilities Development Refunding RB (Care Initiatives) Series 2006A
    5.25%       07/01/10       1,450       1,470  
                                 
 
LOUISIANA 1.5%
Louisiana
GO Match Bonds Series 2006B
    5.00%       07/15/11  (a)     2,000       2,103  
GO Refunding Bonds Series 1998A
    5.25%       04/15/09  (a)     4,000       4,052  
                                 
                              6,155  
                                 
 
MASSACHUSETTS 0.5%
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
RB (Linden Ponds Inc Facility) Series 2007A
    5.00%       11/15/10       1,000       1,009  
RB (Linden Ponds Inc Facility) Series 2007A
    5.13%       11/15/12       1,150       1,155  
                                 
                              2,164  
                                 
 
MICHIGAN 1.3%
Detroit
Sewage Disposal System Second Lien RB Series 2001D2
    5.50%       01/01/12  (a)     5,000       5,342  
                                 
 
MISSISSIPPI 0.1%
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Auth
RB (Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc) Series 2007A
    5.00%       08/15/09       500       512  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
MISSOURI 2.3%
Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District
Subordinate Mass Transit Sales Tax Appropriation Bonds (Metrolink Cross Cnty Extension) Series 2005A
    3.95%       10/01/09  (a)     3,000       3,041  
Kansas City International Airport
General Improvement Refunding RB Series 2005H
    5.00%       09/01/08       6,480       6,544  
                                 
                              9,585  
                                 
 
NEVADA 1.4%
Clark Cnty Special Improvement District No.121
Subordinate Local Improvement Refunding Bonds (Southern Highlands Area) Series 2006B
    4.35%       12/01/09       460       454  
Subordinate Local Improvement Refunding Bonds (Southern Highlands Area) Series 2006B
    4.50%       12/01/10       480       472  
Subordinate Local Improvement Refunding Bonds (Southern Highlands Area) Series 2006B
    4.60%       12/01/11       245       239  
Henderson
Health Facility RB (Catholic Healthcare West) Series 2007B
    4.00%       07/01/12       2,000       1,986  
Henderson Local Improvement District No. T-18
Limited Obligation Improvement (Inspirada) Bonds
    4.60%       09/01/11       2,025       1,914  
North Las Vegas Special Improvement District No. 60
Subordinate Local Improvement Refunding Bonds (Aliante) Series 2006B
    4.15%       12/01/08       590       587  
Subordinate Local Improvement Refunding Bonds (Aliante) Series 2006B
    4.35%       12/01/09       305       301  
                                 
                              5,953  
                                 
 
NEW JERSEY 0.3%
New Jersey Economic Development Auth
School Facilities Construction Bonds Series 2005O
    3.25%       03/01/08       1,100       1,100  
                                 
 
NEW MEXICO 1.2%
Farmington
Pollution Control Refunding RB (Southern California Edison Co.-Four Corners) Series 2005A
    3.55%       04/01/10  (a)     4,850       4,826  
                                 
 
NEW YORK 6.6%
Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Auth
Toll Bridge System Refunding RB Bonds Series 2005
    4.00%       07/01/10  (a)     5,000       5,119  
Metropolitan Transportation Auth
Commuter Facilities Service Contract Bonds Series 1997-3
    7.38%       07/01/08       505       513  
New York State Dormitory Auth
Mortgage Hospital RB (The New York & Presbyterian Hospital) Series 1998
    4.75%       08/01/16  (a)     7,000       7,082  
RB (State Univ Educational Facilities) Series 1990C
    7.38%       05/15/10       1,280       1,341  
Third General Resolution RB (State Univ Educational Facilities) Series 2002B
    5.25%       05/15/12  (a)     5,000       5,274  
Troy IDA
Civic Facility RB (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) Series 2002E
    4.05%       09/01/11       8,000       8,165  
                                 
                              27,494  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
NORTH CAROLINA 0.2%
North Carolina Medical Care Commission
RB (Carolina Medicorp) Series 1996
    5.13%       05/01/16       1,000       1,001  
                                 
 
NORTH DAKOTA 0.4%
Ward Cnty
Health Care Facilities RB (Trinity Obligated Group) Series 2006
    5.00%       07/01/09       465       470  
Health Care Facilities RB (Trinity Obligated Group) Series 2006
    5.00%       07/01/11       1,000       1,015  
                                 
                              1,485  
                                 
 
OHIO 2.4%
American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc
Electricity Purchase RB (2007A Prepayment Issue)
    5.00%       02/01/11  (a)     10,000       10,216  
                                 
 
OREGON 0.1%
Forest Grove
Student Housing RB (Oak Tree Foundation) Series 2007
    5.00%       03/01/14  (c)     465       450  
                                 
 
PENNSYLVANIA 1.7%
Harrisburg Auth
Refunding RB Series 1998A
    5.00%       09/01/21  (a)     7,055       7,131  
                                 
 
TENNESSEE 1.2%
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp
Gas Project RB Series 2006A
    5.00%       09/01/09  (a)     5,000       5,093  
                                 
 
TEXAS 6.6%
Brazos River Auth
Refunding RB (Houston Industries) Series 1998A
    5.13%       05/01/19  (a)     1,750       1,769  
Corpus Christi ISD
Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2005
    5.00%       08/15/12  (a)     2,110       2,114  
Harris Cnty Health Facilities Development Corp
Hospital RB (Memorial Hermann Hospital System) Series 1998
    5.25%       06/01/27  (a)     2,200       2,184  
North East ISD
Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds Series 2007A
    0.00%       08/01/09  (a)     1,500       1,441  
North Texas Tollway Auth
BAN Series 2007
    4.13%       11/19/08       15,000       15,157  
Dallas North Tollway System Refunding RB Series 2003B
    5.00%       07/01/08  (a)     3,000       3,016  
Tarrant Cnty Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp
RB (Buckner Retirement Services Inc) Series 2007
    5.00%       11/15/08       745       756  
Tomball Hospital Auth
Refunding RB Series 2005
    5.00%       07/01/09       1,205       1,213  
                                 
                              27,650  
                                 
 
WASHINGTON 3.4%
Energy Northwest
Electric Refunding RB (Project 1) Series 2006A
    5.00%       07/01/11       5,000       5,285  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
King Cnty
Limited Tax GO Bonds (Baseball Stadium) Series 1997D
    5.60%       12/01/09       6,710       6,859  
Washington Higher Education Facilities Auth
Refunding RB (The Univ of Puget Sound) Series 2006A
    5.00%       04/01/08  (a)     2,000       2,003  
                                 
                              14,147  
                                 
Total Fixed-Rate Obligations
(Cost $160,611)
                            161,290  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 Variable-Rate Obligations 60.4% of net assets
                                 
 
ARIZONA 6.4%
Arizona Health Facilities Auth
Hospital RB (Phoenix Children’s Hospital) Series 2007A
    4.16%       03/06/08       20,500       19,891  
Maricopa Cnty IDA
M/F Housing RB (AHF Affordable Housing Portfolio) Series 2003B
    4.15%       04/03/08  (c)     6,755       6,674  
                                 
                              26,565  
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 3.3%
California Statewide Communities Development Auth
COP (Eskaton Properties Inc)
    9.75%       03/06/08  (a)     3,900       3,900  
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Water System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2005B3
    10.86%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     10,000       10,000  
                                 
                              13,900  
                                 
 
FLORIDA 12.5%
Alachua Cnty Health Facilities Auth
Refunding RB (Shands HealthCare) Series 2007B
    2.93%       06/03/08       10,210       7,599  
Capital Trust Agency
RB (Atlantic Housing Foundation Properties) Sr Series 2005A
    6.00%       03/04/08       17,240       17,240  
Gulf Breeze
Capital Funding RB Series 1997A
    8.68%       03/04/08  (a)     5,095       5,095  
Orange Cnty Health Facilities Auth
Hospital RB (Orlando Regional Healthcare System) Series 1999A
    6.50%       03/06/08  (a)     11,025       11,025  
Sunshine State Government Financing Commission
RB Series 1986
    12.00%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     11,000       11,000  
                                 
                              51,959  
                                 
 
MASSACHUSETTS 3.3%
Massachusetts
GO Refunding Bonds Series 2006C
    4.97%       03/01/08  (a)     10,395       10,247  
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Auth
RB (New England Medical Center Hospitals) Series G2
    4.35%       07/01/08  (a)     3,400       3,400  
                                 
                              13,647  
                                 
 
MICHIGAN 1.0%
Detroit Sewage Disposal System
Sr Lien Refunding RB Series 2006D
    3.77%       04/01/08  (a)     4,890       4,084  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
MISSISSIPPI 3.4%
Mississippi Business Finance Corp
Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (Coast Electric Power Association) Series 2007C
    6.50%       03/14/08  (a)     5,000       5,000  
Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (South Mississippi Electric Power Association) Series 2007A
    7.80%       03/07/08  (a)(c)     9,075       9,075  
                                 
                              14,075  
                                 
 
MISSOURI 0.2%
Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Auth
Educational Facilities RB (Saint Louis Univ) Series 2006A
    6.35%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     1,000       1,000  
                                 
 
NEBRASKA 2.5%
Central Plains Energy Project
Gas Project RB (Project No. 1) Series 2007B
    2.37%       06/01/08  (a)     2,000       1,943  
Gas Project RB (Project No. 1) Series 2007B
    2.71%       06/01/08  (a)     10,000       8,276  
                                 
                              10,219  
                                 
 
NEW JERSEY 1.5%
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Auth
RB (Catholic Health East) Series 2007E
    2.85%       05/15/08       7,960       6,181  
                                 
 
NEW YORK 3.5%
New York City IDA
Pilot RB (Yankee Stadium) Series 2006
    4.87%       03/01/08  (a)     15,360       14,657  
                                 
 
OKLAHOMA 1.9%
Tulsa Cnty Industrial Auth
M/F Housing RB (AHF Affordable Housing Portfolio) Series 2003B
    4.87%       03/06/08  (c)     8,000       7,884  
                                 
 
PENNSYLVANIA 4.3%
Allegheny Cnty Hospital Development Auth
RB (Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Series 2007A1
    2.99%       05/01/08       5,000       3,913  
Lehigh Cnty General Purpose Auth
Hospital RB (Saint Luke’s Hospital of Bethlehem) Series 2007
    4.18%       05/15/08       9,965       7,149  
Sayre Health Care Facilities Auth
RB (Guthrie Health) Series 2007
    4.21%       03/01/08       8,500       7,010  
                                 
                              18,072  
                                 
 
SOUTH CAROLINA 2.4%
South Carolina Jobs Economic Development Auth
Hospital Improvement RB (Palmetto Health) Series 2007
    3.92%       03/06/08       10,000       10,000  
                                 
 
TENNESSEE 1.7%
Shelby Cnty Health, Educational & Housing Facilities Board
RB (Baptist Memorial Health Care) Series 2004A
    5.00%       10/01/08       7,000       7,017  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
TEXAS 12.2%
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp I
Gas Supply RB Sr Lien Series 2006B
    3.67%       03/15/08  (a)     14,815       14,424  
Gas Supply RB Sr Lien Series 2006B
    3.89%       03/15/08  (a)     2,000       1,677  
Gas Supply RB Sr Lien Series 2006B
    4.04%       03/15/08  (a)     15,000       11,036  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp II
Gas Supply RB Series 2007B
    3.71%       03/06/08  (a)     25,000       23,826  
                                 
                              50,963  
                                 
 
WASHINGTON 0.3%
Washington Public Power Supply System
Refunding RB (Nuclear Project No.1) Series 1993A
    4.00%       07/01/08  (a)     1,400       1,400  
                                 
Total Variable-Rate Obligations
(Cost $271,887)
                            251,623  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
 
 
At 02/29/08, the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $432,391 and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $1,093 and ($20,571), respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($19,478).
 
(a) Credit-enhanced security.
(b) Liquidity-enhanced security.
(c) Illiquid security. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $24,083 or 5.8% of net assets.
 
BAN — Bond anticipation note
COP — Certificate of participation
GO — General obligation
HFA — Housing finance agency
IDA — Industrial development authority
IDB — Industrial development board
ISD — Independent school district
M/F — Multi-family
RB — Revenue bond
SD — School district
TAN — Tax anticipation note
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $432,498)
        $412,913  
Cash
        824  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        1,580  
Interest
        3,815  
Fund shares sold
        90  
Prepaid expenses
  +     2  
     
     
Total assets
        419,224  
             
 
Liabilities
Payables:
           
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        12  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        4  
Fund shares redeemed
        1,986  
Distributions to shareholders
        357  
Accrued expenses
  +     67  
     
     
Total liabilities
        2,426  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        419,224  
Total liabilities
      2,426  
     
     
Net assets
        $416,798  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        441,475  
Net investment income not yet distributed
        65  
Net realized capital losses
        (5,157 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (19,585 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$416,798
      43,648         $9.55
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents

 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $12,546  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized losses on investments
        (3,738 )
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (13,664 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        988  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees:
        288  
Registration fees
        52  
Portfolio accounting fees
        28  
Professional fees
        19  
Shareholder reports
        15  
Custodian fees
        9  
Trustees’ fees
        7  
Interest expense
        2  
Other expenses
  +     3  
     
     
Total expenses
        1,411  
Custody credits
      10  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      5  
     
     
Net expenses
        1,396  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        12,546  
Net expenses
      1,396  
     
     
Net investment income
        11,150  
Net realized losses
        (3,738 )
Net unrealized losses
  +     (13,664 )
     
     
Decrease in net assets from operations
        ($6,252 )
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $11,150   $19,033
Net realized losses
      (3,738)    (1,250) 
Net unrealized losses
  +   (13,664)    (4,928) 
     
     
Increase (Decrease) in net assets from operations
      (6,252)    12,855
             
 
Distributions to shareholders1
             
             
Distribution from net investment income
Investor Shares
        728
Select Shares
      11,083   18,289
     
     
Total distributions from net investment income
      $11,083   $19,017
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares1
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
                                     
                                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
              $−       1,612       $16,047  
Select Shares
  +     14,343       140,802       75,266       774,721  
     
     
Total shares sold
        14,343       $140,802       76,878       $790,768  
                                     
                                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
              $−       57       $571  
Select Shares
  +     812       7,917       1,393       13,856  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        812       $7,917       1,450       $14,427  
                                     
                                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
              $−       (4,074     ($40,680
Select Shares
  +     (37,769     (368,801     (59,428     (616,692
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (37,769     ($368,801     (63,502     ($657,372
                                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        (22,614     ($220,082     14,826       $147,823  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        66,262       $654,215       51,436       $512,554  
Total increase (decrease) 
  +     (22,614     (237,417     14,826       141,661  
     
     
End of period
        43,648       $416,798       66,262       $654,215  
     
     
                                     
Net investment income not yet distributed / Distributions in excess of net investment income
                $65               ($2
 
 
1 Effective on August 6, 2007, all outstanding Investor Shares (2,576 shares valued at $25,765) were converted into Select Shares.
 
 
 
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Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
    2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per-Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    10.75       11.10       11.25       11.33       11.04       11.05  
   
Income (Loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.23       0.44       0.44       0.45       0.45       0.45  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.31 )     (0.35 )     (0.15 )     (0.08 )     0.29       (0.01 )
   
Total from investment operations
    (0.08 )     0.09       0.29       0.37       0.74       0.44  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.23 )     (0.44 )     (0.44 )     (0.45 )     0.45       (0.45 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    10.44       10.75       11.10       11.25       11.33       11.04  
   
Total return (%)
    (0.80 )1     0.82       2.70       3.29       6.77       4.01  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.47 2,3     0.59       0.65       0.65       0.65       0.62  
Gross operating expenses
    0.68 2     0.70       0.69       0.66       0.66       0.65  
Net investment income (loss)
    4.24 2     4.03       4.01       3.98       4.00       4.06  
Portfolio turnover rate
    34 1     29       23       1       10       22  
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    95       93       92       93       83       81  
 
 
* Unaudited.
1 Not annualized.
2 Annualized.
3 The ratio of net operating expenses would have been 0.49% if custody credits had not been included.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  75 .8%   Fixed-Rate Obligations     74,028       72,118  
  19 .9%   Variable-Rate Obligations     18,929       18,904  
  95 .7%   Total Investments     92,957       91,022  
  4 .3%   Other Assets and Liabilities             4,128  
  100 .0%   Net Assets             95,150  
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Fixed-Rate Obligations 75.8% of net assets
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 8.0%
California
GO Refunding Bonds
    5.00%       09/01/20       2,000       2,004  
California State Public Works Board
Lease Refunding RB (Dept of Health Services-Richmond Laboratory) Series 2005K
    5.00%       11/01/24       2,000       1,874  
Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp
Lease RB (Police Headquarters Facilities) Series 2006A
    4.75%       01/01/31  (a)     2,000       1,758  
Oak Valley Hospital District
GO Bonds (Election of 2004) Series 2005
    5.00%       07/01/29  (a)     2,065       1,959  
                                 
                              7,595  
                                 
 
COLORADO 2.3%
Colorado Dept of Transportation
RAN Series 2002B
    5.50%       06/15/15  (a)     2,000       2,198  
                                 
 
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 2.2%
District of Columbia
COP Series 2003
    5.50%       01/01/17  (a)     2,000       2,109  
                                 
 
GEORGIA 6.3%
Atlanta
Public Improvement GO Bonds Series 2008A
    5.00%       12/01/20  (a)     3,665       3,790  
Fulton Cnty Development Auth
RB (Tuff Morehouse) Series 2002A
    5.50%       02/01/22  (a)     2,180       2,232  
                                 
                              6,022  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
ILLINOIS 4.5%
Chicago
General Airport Third Lien RB (Chicago O’Hare International Airport) Series 2005A
    5.00%       01/01/29  (a)     2,000       1,856  
Illinois Health Facilities Auth
RB (Centegra Health System) Series 1998
    5.25%       09/01/24       2,500       2,430  
                                 
                              4,286  
                                 
 
INDIANA 1.1%
Marion Cnty Convention & Recreational Facilities Auth
Excise Taxes Lease Refunding Sr RB Series 2001A
    5.00%       06/01/21  (a)     1,000       1,007  
                                 
 
KENTUCKY 1.1%
Jefferson Cnty
Health Facilities RB (Univ Medical Center) Series 1997
    5.25%       07/01/22  (a)     1,000       1,012  
                                 
 
LOUISIANA 1.9%
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp
Assessment RB Series 2006B
    5.00%       06/01/23  (a)     2,000       1,799  
                                 
 
MARYLAND 0.2%
Maryland Housing & Community Development Dept
RB Series 1996A
    5.88%       07/01/16       170       170  
                                 
 
MASSACHUSETTS 3.2%
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Auth
Sr Sales Tax Bonds Series 2005B
    5.50%       07/01/23  (a)     2,000       2,093  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
RB (Linden Ponds Inc Facility) Series 2007A
    5.25%       11/15/15       1,000       986  
                                 
                              3,079  
                                 
 
MICHIGAN 5.1%
Delta Cnty Economic Development Corp
Environmental Improvement Refunding RB (MeadWestvaco-Escanaba Paper Co) Series 2002
    6.25%       04/15/12       1,000       1,110  
Detroit
Water Supply System Refunding Sr Lien RB Series 2003C
    5.25%       07/01/16  (a)     2,620       2,740  
Wayne Cnty Community College
Improvement Bonds Series 1999
    5.50%       07/01/19  (a)     1,000       1,024  
                                 
                              4,874  
                                 
 
NEVADA 5.4%
Clark Cnty SD
Limited Tax GO Refunding Bonds Series 2007A
    5.00%       06/15/22  (a)     3,000       2,979  
Nevada
Highway Improvement RB (Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax) Series 2004
    5.50%       12/01/18  (a)     2,000       2,124  
                                 
                              5,103  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
NEW JERSEY 1.5%
Washington Board of Education
Refunding School Bonds
    5.25%       01/01/27  (a)     1,400       1,422  
                                 
 
NEW YORK 3.3%
Metropolitan Transportation Auth
Refunding RB Series 2002A
    5.50%       11/15/18  (a)     2,000       2,099  
New York City
GO Bonds Fiscal 2002 Series G
    5.75%       08/01/16       965       1,029  
                                 
                              3,128  
                                 
 
NORTH CAROLINA 3.1%
North Carolina Medical Care Commission
RB (Carolina Medicorp) Series 1996
    5.13%       05/01/16       3,000       3,003  
                                 
 
OREGON 4.9%
Columbia River Peoples Utility District
Electric System Revenue Obligations Series 2000B
    5.50%       12/01/10  (a)     1,180       1,259  
Forest Grove
Student Housing RB (Oak Tree Foundation) Series 2007
    5.00%       03/01/14  (c)     1,000       968  
Morrow Cnty SD
GO Bonds Series 2001
    5.63%       06/15/11  (a)     2,235       2,408  
                                 
                              4,635  
                                 
 
RHODE ISLAND 0.0%
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp
Homeownership Opportunity Bonds Series 10A
    6.50%       10/01/22       20       20  
                                 
 
TEXAS 7.8%
Austin Combined Utilities
Refunding RB Series 1997
    5.13%       11/15/16  (a)     910       912  
Harris Cnty
Permanent Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2004A
    5.00%       10/01/18       1,885       1,959  
Harris Cnty Hospital District
Refunding RB Series 2000
    6.00%       08/15/10  (a)     1,000       1,068  
Spring ISD
Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse & Refunding Bonds Series 2008A
    5.00%       08/15/14  (a)     500       538  
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp I
Gas Supply RB Sr Lien Series 2006A
    5.25%       12/15/26  (a)     1,700       1,394  
Texas Public Finance Auth
Refunding RB (Texas Southern Univ) Series 1998A1
    4.75%       11/01/17  (a)     1,545       1,553  
                                 
                              7,424  
                                 
 
VERMONT 3.5%
Vermont Education & Health Buildings Financing Agency
Hospital RB (Fletcher Allen Health Care) Series 2000A
    6.00%       12/01/23  (a)     2,000       2,108  
Hospital RB (Fletcher Allen Health Care) Series 2007A
    4.75%       12/01/36       1,500       1,238  
                                 
                              3,346  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
WASHINGTON 10.4%
Kent SD No.415
Unlimited Tax GO Refunding Bonds Series 1993A
    5.55%       12/01/11       500       540  
North Kitsap SD No.400
Unlimited Tax GO Refunding Bonds Series 2005
    5.13%       12/01/18  (a)     1,850       1,949  
Ocean Shores
Water & Sewer RB Series 2001
    5.50%       06/01/11  (a)     2,000       2,151  
Washington Health Care Facilities Auth
RB (Catholic Health Initiatives) Series A
    6.00%       12/01/20  (a)     3,000       3,215  
RB (Swedish Health System) Series 1998
    5.13%       11/15/18  (a)     2,000       2,031  
                                 
                              9,886  
                                 
Total Fixed-Rate Obligations
(Cost $74,028)
                            72,118  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 Variable-Rate Obligations 19.9% of net assets
                                 
 
ARIZONA 1.1%
Arizona Health Facilities Auth
Hospital RB (Phoenix Children’s Hospital) Series 2007A
    4.16%       03/06/08       1,060       1,029  
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 2.6%
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Water System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2005B3
    10.86%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     500       500  
Orange Cnty Sanitation District
Refunding COP Series 2000B
    2.90%       03/03/08  (b)     1,000       1,000  
Vernon Natural Gas Financing Auth
RB Series 2006C
    3.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     1,000       1,000  
                                 
                              2,500  
                                 
 
FLORIDA 9.0%
Capital Trust Agency
RB (Atlantic Housing Foundation Properties) Sr Series 2005A
    6.00%       03/04/08       2,575       2,575  
Orange Cnty Health Facilities Auth
Hospital RB (Orlando Regional Healthcare System) Series 1999A
    6.50%       03/06/08  (a)     1,000       1,000  
Sunshine State Government Financing Commission
RB Series 1986
    12.00%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     5,000       5,000  
                                 
                              8,575  
                                 
 
MISSISSIPPI 2.1%
Mississippi Business Finance Corp
Gulf Opportunity Zone Bonds (Coast Electric Power Association) Series 2007C
    6.50%       03/14/08  (a)     2,000       2,000  
                                 
 
PENNSYLVANIA 1.8%
Allegheny Cnty Hospital Development Auth
RB (Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Series 2004B1
    7.00%       03/24/08       1,700       1,700  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                                 
 
PUERTO RICO 1.7%
Puerto Rico
GO Public Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2004A
    8.00%       03/06/08  (a)     1,600       1,600  
                                 
 
WASHINGTON 1.6%
Washington Health Care Facilities Auth
RB (Overlake Hospital Medical Center) Series 2005C1
    6.75%       03/12/08  (a)     1,500       1,500  
                                 
Total Variable-Rate Obligations
(Cost $18,929)
                            18,904  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 
 
End of Investments.
 
 
 
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
 
 
At 02/29/08, the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $92,955 and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $1,256 and ($3,189), respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($1,933).
 
(a) Credit-enhanced security.
(b) Liquidity-enhanced security.
(c) Illiquid security. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $968 or 1.0% of net assets.
 
COP — Certificate of participation
GO — General obligation
ISD — Independent school district
RAN — Revenue anticipation note
RB — Revenue bond
SD — School district
 
 
 
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 Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund
 

 
Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $92,957)
        $91,022  
Cash
        341  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        3,417  
Interest
        985  
Fund shares sold
  +     466  
     
     
Total assets
        96,231  
             
 
Liabilities
Payables:
           
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        1  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        2  
Fund shares redeemed
        911  
Distributions to shareholders
        133  
Accrued expenses
  +     34  
     
     
Total liabilities
        1,081  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        96,231  
Total liabilities
      1,081  
     
     
Net assets
        $95,150  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        98,625  
Net investment income not yet distributed
        16  
Net realized capital losses
        (1,556 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (1,935 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$95,150
      9,116         $10.44
 
 
 
 
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Table of Contents

 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $2,281  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized losses on investments
        (974 )
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (1,918 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        145  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees
        121  
Portfolio accounting fees
        20  
Professional fees
        14  
Registration fees
        13  
Shareholder reports
        9  
Trustees’ fees
        5  
Custodian fees
        2  
Other expenses
  +     1  
     
     
Total expenses
        330  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      92  
Custody credits
      10  
     
     
Net expenses
        228  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        2,281  
Net expenses
      228  
     
     
Net investment income
        2,053  
Net realized losses
        (974 )
Net unrealized losses
  +     (1,918 )
     
     
Decrease in net assets from operations
        ($839 )
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $2,053   $3,770
Net realized gains (losses) 
      (974)    402
Net unrealized losses
  +   (1,918)    (3,453) 
     
     
Increase (Decrease) in net assets from operations
      (839)    719
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income
      $2,078   $3,768
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
Shares sold
        1,795       $19,491       2,361       $25,991  
Shares reinvested
        114       1,226       225       2,484  
Shares redeemed
  +     (1,475     (16,003     (2,189     (24,064
     
     
Net transactions in fund shares
        434       $4,714       397       $4,411  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        8,682       $93,353       8,285       $91,991  
Total increase
  +     434       1,797       397       1,362  
     
     
End of period
        9,116       $95,150       8,682       $93,353  
     
     
                                     
Net investment income not yet distributed
                $16               $41  
 
 
 
 
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Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
 
Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  12/16/042-
    2/29/08*   8/31/071   8/31/06   8/31/05
 
                                 
Per—Share Data ($)
                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.87       9.98       9.95       10.00  
   
Income (Loss) from investment operations:
                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.18       0.32       0.27       0.15  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.59 )     (0.11 )     0.03       (0.05 )
   
Total from investment operations
    (0.41 )     0.21       0.30       0.10  
Less distributions:
                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.18 )     (0.32 )     (0.27 )     (0.15 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    9.28       9.87       9.98       9.95  
   
Total return (%)
    (4.24 )3     2.16       3.06       1.03 3
                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                               
Net operating expenses
    0.45 4     0.45       0.46       0.28 4
Gross operating expenses
    0.45 4     0.45       0.46       0.51 4
Net investment income (loss)
    3.65 4     3.26       2.74       2.21 4
Portfolio turnover rate
    4 3     38       70       52 3
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    575       1,053       768       516  
 
 
Unaudited.
1 Effective on August 6, 2007, all outstanding Investor Shares were converted into Select Shares. The figures in the Financial Highlights reflect only the remaining share class
2 Commencement of operations.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  48 .5%   Fixed-Rate Obligations     276,663       278,589  
  50 .6%   Variable-Rate Obligations     333,619       291,219  
  99 .1%   Total Investments     610,282       569,808  
  0 .9%   Other Assets and Liabilities             4,909  
  100 .0%   Net Assets             574,717  
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Fixed-Rate Obligations 48.5% of net assets
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 45.7%
Association of Bay Area Governments
RB (Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School) Series 2007
    3.85%       02/01/12  (a)     4,000       4,000  
Bay Area Toll Auth
Toll Bridge RB (San Francisco Bay Area) Series 2006F
    5.00%       04/01/09  (d)     5,815       5,971  
California
Economic Recovery Bonds Series 2004A
    5.25%       07/01/13  (d)     52,415       56,752  
GO Bonds
    5.00%       08/01/14       12,400       13,109  
Refunding GO Bonds
    5.00%       11/01/13       2,000       2,121  
Various Purpose GO Bonds
    3.81%       06/01/13  (a)(b)(c)     10,000       10,000  
California Health Facilities Financing Auth
RB (Catholic Healthcare West) Series 2005G
    5.00%       07/01/10  (d)     2,000       2,055  
Refunding RB (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) Series 2005
    5.00%       11/15/08  (d)     1,000       1,017  
Refunding RB (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) Series 2005
    5.00%       11/15/10  (d)     2,035       2,123  
California State Public Works Board
Lease RB (Dept of Corrections-California State Prison-Kern Cnty at Delano II) Series 2003C
    5.00%       06/01/12  (d)     5,000       5,253  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
California Statewide Communities Development Auth
RB (Daughters of Charity Health System) Series 2005F
    5.00%       07/01/08  (d)     1,240       1,243  
RB (Daughters of Charity Health System) Series 2005F
    5.00%       07/01/09  (d)     3,065       3,089  
RB (Daughters of Charity Health System) Series 2005F
    5.00%       07/01/10  (d)     2,455       2,482  
RB (Daughters of Charity Health System) Series 2005G
    5.25%       07/01/11  (d)     895       912  
RB (Huntington Memorial Hospital) Series 2005
    5.00%       07/01/09  (d)     3,250       3,329  
Student Housing RB (CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Apts, Phase II) Series 2004
    5.50%       05/15/08       400       402  
Student Housing RB (CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Apts, Phase II) Series 2004
    5.50%       05/15/09       660       668  
Student Housing RB (CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Apts, Phase II) Series 2004
    5.50%       05/15/10  (d)     900       918  
Student Housing RB (CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Apts, Phase II) Series 2004
    5.50%       05/15/11  (d)     1,160       1,186  
Student Housing RB (CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus Apts, Phase II) Series 2004
    5.50%       05/15/12  (d)     1,450       1,481  
Chula Vista Public Financing Auth
Refunding RB Series 2005A
    4.00%       09/01/12  (a)(d)     2,980       3,060  
Del Mar Race Track Auth
RB Series 2005
    5.00%       08/15/08       550       552  
RB Series 2005
    5.00%       08/15/09       500       506  
RB Series 2005
    5.00%       08/15/10       1,415       1,436  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2003B
    5.50%       06/01/13  (d)     16,675       18,133  
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2003B
    5.63%       06/01/13  (d)     27,915       30,521  
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2005A
    5.00%       06/01/17  (d)     5,500       5,529  
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2005A
    5.00%       06/01/18  (d)     3,190       3,201  
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2005A
    5.00%       06/01/19       11,920       12,063  
Imperial Redevelopment Agency
Subordinate Tax Allocation Notes Series 2006
    4.50%       12/01/08  (a)(d)     2,000       2,031  
Indio Public Financing Auth
Lease RB Series 2007B
    3.80%       11/01/12  (a)(b)     5,000       5,055  
Los Angeles
TRAN 2007
    4.50%       06/30/08       25,000       25,168  
Los Angeles Cnty Metropolitan Transportation Auth
Sales Tax RB (Prop C) Second Sr Series 2004A
    5.00%       07/01/10  (a)(d)     3,390       3,554  
Sales Tax Refunding RB (Prop C) Second Sr Series 1998A
    5.50%       07/01/10  (a)(d)     2,485       2,630  
Perris Public Financing Auth
2006 Tax Allocation RB
    4.40%       10/01/10  (d)     480       477  
2006 Tax Allocation RB
    4.55%       10/01/11  (d)     520       516  
2006 Tax Allocation RB
    4.65%       10/01/12  (d)     545       541  
Rancho Cordova
Special Tax Bonds Series 2007
    4.50%       09/01/15       1,200       1,134  
Redding Joint Powers Financing Auth
Electric System RB Series 1996A
    5.50%       06/01/11  (a)     2,000       2,013  
Roseville Natural Gas Financing Auth
RB Series 2007
    4.00%       02/15/09  (a)(d)     1,500       1,498  
RB Series 2007
    5.00%       02/15/11  (a)(d)     1,000       1,003  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Electric Refunding RB Series 1997L
    5.00%       07/01/11  (a)(d)     2,500       2,542  
San Diego Cnty
COP (Burnham Institute for Medical Research) Series 2006
    5.00%       09/01/09  (d)     1,085       1,096  
COP (Burnham Institute for Medical Research) Series 2006
    5.00%       09/01/10  (d)     1,000       1,012  
San Francisco State Univ
Student Housing RB (Auxiliary Organization) Series 1999
    5.00%       07/01/08       400       403  
Santa Barbara Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Central City Redevelopment) Sr Series 1995A
    6.00%       03/01/08  (a)(d)     1,535       1,535  
Sonoma Cnty Junior College District
GO Bonds (Election of 2002) Series B
    3.73%       08/01/29  (a)(b)(c)     4,960       4,960  
South Orange Cnty Public Financing Auth
Special Tax RB Series 1999A
    5.25%       08/15/18  (a)     6,000       6,152  
Western Placer USD
COP (School Facilities) Series 2006B
    3.63%       12/01/09  (a)(b)(d)     6,000       6,033  
                                 
                              262,465  
                                 
 
PUERTO RICO 2.8%
Puerto Rico
Public Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2003C
    5.00%       07/01/08       4,800       4,815  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Auth
Government Facilities Refunding RB Series J
    5.00%       07/01/12  (a)(d)     11,000       11,309  
                                 
                              16,124  
                                 
Total Fixed-Rate Obligations
(Cost $276,663)
                            278,589  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 Variable-Rate Obligations 50.6% of net assets
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 38.1%
California
Economic Recovery Bonds Series 2004C4
    3.17%       03/03/08  (b)     200       200  
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
Insured RB (Rand Corp) Series 2002B
    6.00%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     8,285       8,285  
RB (Asian Art Museum Foundation of SF) Series 2005
    7.05%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     1,100       1,100  
California Statewide Communities Development Auth
COP (Eskaton Properties Inc.)
    9.75%       03/06/08  (a)     18,500       18,500  
RB (Kaiser Permanente) Series 2007B
    3.95%       04/01/08       42,000       32,657  
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Wastewater System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2003B
    8.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     21,000       21,000  
Water System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2005B3
    10.86%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     10,300       10,300  
Modesto Irrigation District Financing Auth
Domestic Water Project RB Series 2007F
    4.01%       03/03/08  (a)     11,685       10,168  
Modesto Public Financing Auth
Lease Refunding & Capital Improvement Bonds
    3.70%       09/03/08  (a)     24,675       24,675  
Orange Cnty Sanitation District
Refunding COP (No.1-3, 5-7, & 11) Series 1993
    3.90%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     6,000       6,000  
Sacramento Cnty Sanitation District Financing Auth
Refunding RB Series 2007B
    3.96%       03/03/08  (a)     30,000       25,204  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Sacramento Cnty Water Finance Auth
RB (Sacramento Cnty Water Agency Zones 40 & 41) Series 2007B
    3.98%       03/03/08  (a)     50,000       42,379  
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Auth
Subordinate Sewer Revenue Notes Series 2007
    3.20%       03/06/08  (a)(b)(c)     2,000       2,000  
San Jose Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Merged Area Redevelopment) Series 2006D
    3.18%       03/06/08  (a)(b)(c)     10,000       10,000  
Vernon Natural Gas Financing Auth
RB Series 2006B
    3.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     6,705       6,705  
                                 
                              219,173  
                                 
 
PUERTO RICO 12.5%
Puerto Rico
GO Public Improvement Bonds of 1996
    4.40%       07/01/08  (a)     2,900       2,900  
Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Auth
Refunding Bonds Series 1995
    4.25%       07/01/08  (a)     7,600       7,600  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Auth
Power Refunding RB Series UU
    3.69%       04/01/08  (a)     5,000       4,060  
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Auth
Transportation Refunding RB Series N
    3.70%       04/01/08  (a)     30,000       22,127  
Transportation Refunding RB Series N
    3.70%       04/01/08  (a)     38,250       27,859  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp
Sales Tax RB Series 2007A
    4.25%       03/06/08  (b)(c)     7,500       7,500  
                                 
                              72,046  
                                 
Total Variable-Rate Obligations
(Cost $333,619)
                            291,219  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
 
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $610,266 and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $2,436 and ($42,894), respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($40,458).
 
 
 
(a) Credit-enhanced security.
(b) Liquidity-enhanced security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $34,460 or 6.0% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for open swap agreements.
 
BAN — Bond anticipation note
COP — Certificate of participation
GO — General obligation
RB — Revenue bond
TRAN — Tax and revenue anticipation note
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at
02/29/08. All numbers are x1,000.
 
                                 
            Notional Amount (USD)   Unrealized Gains (USD)
 
 
 Swap Agreements
                                 
 
Interest Rate Swaps
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate of 2.75%, expires 05/07/13, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
                    35,000       1,110  
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate of 3.49%, expires 05/07/18, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
                    25,000       1,348  
                                 
Net Unrealized gains on Swap Agreements                             2,458  
                                 
                                 
                                 
Net premium received/paid                             60,000  
                                 
                                 
                                 
Swap Agreements, at fair value                             62,458  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $610,282)
        $569,808  
Cash
        1,258  
Receivables:
           
Interest
        6,001  
Unrealized gains on swap agreements
        2,458  
Prepaid expenses
  +     2  
     
     
Total assets
        579,527  
             
 
Liabilities
Payables:
           
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        17  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        5  
Fund shares redeemed
        4,127  
Distributions to shareholders
        602  
Accrued expenses
  +     59  
     
     
Total liabilities
        4,810  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        579,527  
Total liabilities
        4,810  
     
     
Net assets
        $574,717  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        633,757  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (117 )
Net realized capital losses
        (20,907 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (38,016 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$574,717
      61,911         $9.28
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $17,982  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized losses on investments
        (12,005 )
Net realized losses on futures contracts
  +     (5,771 )
     
     
Net realized losses
        (17,776 )
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (30,063 )
Net unrealized gains on future contracts
        270  
Net unrealized gains on swap agreements
  +     2,458  
     
     
Net unrealized losses
        (27,335 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        1,446  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees
        441  
Portfolio accounting fees
        33  
Professional fees
        21  
Shareholder reports
        15  
Custodian fees
        15  
Trustees’ fees
        8  
Registration fees
        4  
Interest expense
        1  
Other expenses
  +     3  
     
     
Total expenses
        1,987  
Custody credits
      29  
     
     
Net expenses
        1,958  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        17,982  
Net expenses
      1,958  
     
     
Net investment income
        16,024  
Net realized losses
        (17,776 )
Net unrealized losses
  +     (27,335 )
     
     
Decrease in net assets from operations
        ($29,087 )
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $16,024   $32,091
Net realized losses
      (17,776)    (2,215) 
Net unrealized losses
  +   (27,335)    (11,169) 
     
     
Increase (Decrease) in net assets from operations
      (29,087)    18,707
             
 
Distributions to shareholders1
             
             
Distributions from net investment income
Investor Shares
        490
Select Shares
  +   16,141   31,697
     
     
Total distributions
      $16,141   $32,187
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares1
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
                                     
                                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
              $−       1,532       $15,276  
Select Shares
  +     9,419       92,344       103,728       1,034,189  
     
     
Total shares sold
        9,419       $92,344       105,260       $1,049,465  
                                     
                                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
              $−       37       $366  
Select Shares
  +     1,164       11,266       2,529       25,185  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        1,164       $11,266       2,566       $25,551  
                                     
                                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
              $−       (3,053     ($30,483
Select Shares
  +     (55,412     (536,961     (76,467     (760,566
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (55,412     ($536,961     (79,520     ($791,049
                                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        (44,829     ($433,351     28,306       $283,967  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        106,740       $1,053,296       78,434       $782,809  
Total increase (decrease) 
  +     (44,829     (478,579     28,306       270,487  
     
     
End of period
        61,911       $574,717       106,740       $1,053,296  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income
                ($117             $−  
 
1 Effective on August 6, 2007, all outstanding Investor Shares (2,000 shares valued at $19,980) were converted into Select Shares.
 
 
 
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Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
    2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per—Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    11.30       11.66       11.84       11.78       11.45       11.69  
   
Income (Loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.24       0.48       0.49       0.51       0.50       0.49  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.19 )     (0.30 )     (0.17 )     0.10       0.33       (0.24 )
   
Total from investment operations
    0.05       0.18       0.32       0.61       0.83       0.25  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.24 )     (0.48 )     (0.49 )     (0.50 )     (0.50 )     (0.49 )
Distributions from net realized gains
          (0.06 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )            
   
Total Distributions
    (0.24 )     (0.54 )     (0.50 )     (0.55 )     (0.50 )     (0.49 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    11.11       11.30       11.66       11.84       11.78       11.45  
   
Total return (%)
    0.40 1     1.57       2.78       5.24       7.36       2.14  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.48 2,3     0.56       0.60       0.61       0.61       0.58  
Gross operating expenses
    0.60 2     0.61       0.60       0.61       0.61       0.60  
Net investment income (loss)
    4.23 2     4.15       4.19       4.27       4.30       4.16  
Portfolio turnover rate
    22 1     19       19       8       15       29  
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    251       217       205       199       180       194  
* Unaudited.
1 Not annualized.
2 Annualized.
3 The ratio of net operating expenses would have been 0.49% if custody credits had not been included.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  79 .3%   Fixed-Rate Obligations     200,287       199,328  
  16 .7%   Variable-Rate Obligations     42,010       42,010  
  96 .0%   Total Investments     242,297       241,338  
  4 .0%   Other Assets and Liabilities             10,022  
  100 .0%   Net Assets             251,360  
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Fixed-Rate Obligations 79.3% of net assets
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 79.3%
Alameda Cnty
COP (Alameda Cnty Medical Center) Series 1998
    5.38%       06/01/18  (a)     3,400       3,456  
Alameda Corridor Transportation Auth
Sr Lien RB Series 1999A
    5.13%       10/01/16  (a)     1,170       1,201  
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District
COP (FHR Computer System) Series 2007
    4.00%       08/01/12       2,000       2,013  
Anaheim Public Financing Auth
Sr Lease RB Series 1997A
    6.00%       09/01/24  (a)     5,000       5,544  
Association of Bay Area Governments
Revenue COP (Lytton Gardens Inc) Series 1999
    6.00%       02/15/30       3,000       3,038  
Tax Allocation RB (California Redevelopment Agency Pool) Series 1997A6
    5.25%       12/15/17  (a)     985       1,007  
Bay Area Toll Auth
Toll Bridge RB (San Francisco Bay Area) Series 2006F
    5.00%       04/01/31       2,000       1,926  
Brea Olinda USD
GO Bonds Series 1999A
    5.60%       08/01/20  (a)     1,000       1,036  
Burbank Public Finance Auth
RB (Golden State Redevelopment) Series 2003A
    5.25%       12/01/17  (a)     2,825       3,015  
RB (Golden State Redevelopment) Series 2003A
    5.25%       12/01/18  (a)     2,175       2,310  
California
GO Bonds Series 2000
    5.63%       05/01/18       915       976  
GO Refunding Bonds
    5.00%       09/01/20       4,000       4,008  
GO Refunding Bonds Series 2000
    5.63%       05/01/18       85       91  
Various Purpose GO Bonds
    5.25%       11/01/17       3,000       3,131  
Various Purpose GO Bonds
    5.00%       11/01/22       1,500       1,471  
California Dept of Veterans Affairs
Home Purchase RB Series 2002A
    5.30%       12/01/21  (a)     5,000       5,080  
California Dept of Water Resources
Power Supply RB Series 2002A
    5.75%       05/01/17       3,000       3,319  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
California Educational Facilities Auth
RB (California College of Arts & Crafts) Series 2001
    5.75%       06/01/25       1,800       1,807  
RB (Pepperdine Univ) Series 2000
    5.75%       09/15/30  (a)     3,000       3,082  
California Health Facilities Financing Auth
Insured RB (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) Series 1997B
    5.13%       08/01/27  (a)     2,340       2,385  
Refunding RB (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center) Series 2005
    5.00%       11/15/27       4,000       3,633  
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
RB (The J. David Gladstone Institutes) Series 2001
    5.50%       10/01/19       1,250       1,285  
California State Public Works Board
Lease RB (Dept of Corrections) Series 2003
    5.50%       06/01/17       6,970       7,329  
Lease Refunding RB (Dept of Health Services-Richmond Laboratory) Series 2005K
    5.00%       11/01/24       3,000       2,811  
Refunding RB (California State Univ) Series 1998A
    5.00%       10/01/19       5,385       5,443  
California Statewide Communities Development Auth
Collateralized RB Series 2001A
    7.00%       04/20/36  (a)     3,985       4,303  
COP (Internext Group) Series 1999
    5.38%       04/01/17       4,405       4,410  
Insured Health Facility RB (Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging) Series 2003
    5.25%       11/15/23       3,000       2,906  
Insured Health Facility RB (Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging) Series 2008
    4.00%       11/15/13  (a)     3,000       3,036  
RB (Huntington Memorial Hospital) Series 2005
    5.00%       07/01/18       6,190       6,239  
Colton Public Finance Auth
Special Tax RB Series 1996
    5.45%       09/01/19  (a)     3,020       3,054  
Contra Costa Cnty Public Financing Auth
Tax Allocation RB Series 2003A
    5.63%       08/01/33       5,000       5,358  
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Water System Subordinated RB Series 1998
    5.25%       06/01/19       2,600       2,644  
Escondido
Revenue COP Series 2000A
    6.00%       09/01/31  (a)     1,850       1,978  
Fontana Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Jurupa Hills Redevelopment) Series 1997A
    5.50%       10/01/19       3,500       3,577  
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency
Toll Road Refunding RB Series 1999
    5.13%       01/15/19  (a)     5,000       5,096  
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp
Enhanced Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds Series 2005A
    5.00%       06/01/19       2,500       2,530  
Hollister Joint Power Financing Auth
Wastewater RB (Refinancing & Improvement) Series 2006
    5.00%       06/01/32  (a)     2,500       2,401  
Huntington Beach
Lease RB (Capital Improvement Financing) Series 2000A
    5.50%       09/01/20  (a)     1,500       1,537  
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds (Merged Redevelopment) Series 1998A
    5.25%       05/01/16  (a)     1,000       1,074  
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency
Lease RB (Vermont Manchester Social Services) Series 2005
    5.00%       09/01/17  (a)     2,310       2,336  
Los Angeles Dept of Water & Power
Power System RB Series 2001A1
    5.25%       07/01/21  (a)     5,410       5,545  
Power System RB Series 2007A2
    5.00%       07/01/24  (a)     3,000       2,970  
Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp
Lease Revenue Capital Equipment Series A
    5.00%       08/01/14  (a)     1,000       1,057  
 
 
 
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Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Los Angeles USD
GO Bonds (Election of 2004) Series F
    4.75%       07/01/27  (a)     4,000       3,656  
GO Bonds (Election of 2005) Series C
    5.00%       07/01/26  (a)     2,000       1,939  
Lynwood Public Financing Auth
Lease Refunding RB (Public Capital Improvement) Series 2003
    5.00%       09/01/18  (a)     1,000       1,013  
Marina Joint Powers Financing Auth
M/F Housing RB (Abrams B Apts Financing) Series 2006
    3.90%       11/15/16  (a)     4,000       3,780  
Mountain House Public Financing Auth
Utility Systems RB Series 2007
    5.00%       12/01/22       2,670       2,549  
Oakland Joint Power Financing Auth
Reassessment RB Series 1999
    5.50%       09/02/24       990       1,014  
Oakland Redevelopment Agency
Subordinated Tax Allocation Bonds (Central District Redevelopment) Series 2003
    5.50%       09/01/14  (a)     1,615       1,723  
Oceanside Community Development Commission
M/F Rental Housing Refunding RB (Vista Del Oro Apts) Series 2001A
    4.45%       04/01/11  (a)     1,250       1,264  
Perris Public Financing Auth
Refunding RB Series 2007A
    5.00%       09/01/24  (a)     1,815       1,703  
Rancho Cordova
Special Tax Bonds Series 2007
    5.00%       09/01/20       1,820       1,634  
Roseville
Water Revenue COP Series 2007
    5.00%       12/01/21  (a)     500       503  
Sacramento Finance Auth
Capital Improvement RB Series 1999
    5.88%       12/01/29  (a)     3,000       3,230  
Lease RB (Cal EPA Building) Series 1998A
    5.25%       05/01/19  (a)     1,575       1,599  
Tax Allocation RB Series 2005A
    5.00%       12/01/34  (a)     2,615       2,340  
San Diego Redevelopment Agency
Subordinate Tax Allocation Bonds (Horton Plaza Redevelopment) Series 2000
    5.80%       11/01/21       2,500       2,557  
San Francisco Airports Commission
Refunding RB (San Francisco International Airport) Second Series (Issue 30)
    5.00%       05/01/17  (a)     3,680       3,774  
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit
Sales Tax RB Series 1999
    5.50%       07/01/26  (a)     1,000       1,050  
Sales Tax RB Series 1999
    5.50%       07/01/34  (a)     2,500       2,625  
San Francisco State Univ
Student Housing RB (Auxiliary Organization) Series 1999
    5.20%       07/01/19       1,150       1,200  
San Luis Obispo Cnty Finance Auth
RB (Lopez Dam Improvement) Series 2000A
    5.38%       08/01/24  (a)     1,000       1,011  
Santa Ana USD
GO Bonds (Election of 1999) Series 2000
    5.70%       08/01/29  (a)     6,000       6,180  
Santa Clara Cnty Financing Auth
Lease RB (VMC Facility) Series 1994A
    7.75%       11/15/10  (a)     1,460       1,633  
Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Refunding RB (Bayshore North)
    7.00%       07/01/10  (a)     960       993  
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Auth
Sales Tax Refunding RB (Measure A) Series 2007A
    5.00%       04/01/25  (a)     4,390       4,286  
South Orange Cnty Public Financing Auth
Special Tax RB Series 1999A
    5.25%       08/15/18  (a)     8,195       8,403  
Taft City Elementary SD
GO Bonds Series 2001A
    4.90%       08/01/20  (a)     1,080       1,094  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                                 
Issuer
               
Project
      Maturity
  Face Amount
  Value
    Type of Security, Series    Rate   Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Truckee Public Financing Auth
Lease RB Series 2000A
    5.88%       11/01/25  (a)     1,490       1,554  
Univ of California
General RB Series 2008L
    5.00%       05/15/17       350       373  
Whittier
RB (Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital) Series 2002
    5.60%       06/01/22       2,000       2,200  
                                 
Total Fixed-Rate Obligations
(Cost $200,287)
                            199,328  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 Variable-Rate Obligations 16.7% of net assets
                                 
 
CALIFORNIA 16.5%
California
Economic Recovery Bonds Series 2004C3
    2.89%       03/03/08  (b)     1,000       1,000  
Economic Recovery Bonds Series 2004C5
    3.68%       03/03/08  (b)     1,000       1,000  
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
Insured RB (Rand Corp) Series 2002B
    6.00%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     10,300       10,300  
RB (Asian Art Museum Foundation of SF) Series 2005
    7.05%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     1,000       1,000  
California Statewide Communities Development Auth
Insured Refunding RB (Univ Retirement Community at Davis) Series 2003
    5.90%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     9,445       9,445  
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Wastewater System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2003B
    8.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     1,850       1,850  
Water System Subordinated Refunding RB Series 2005B3
    10.86%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     3,265       3,265  
Newport Beach
Insured RB (Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital) Series 2007E
    7.46%       03/03/08  (a)     6,000       6,000  
Orange Cnty Sanitation District
Refunding COP (No.1-3, 5-7, & 11) Series 1993
    3.90%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     1,000       1,000  
Refunding COP Series 2000B
    2.90%       03/03/08  (b)     1,000       1,000  
Vernon Natural Gas Financing Auth
RB Series 2006B
    3.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     3,175       3,175  
RB Series 2006C
    3.50%       03/05/08  (a)(b)     2,475       2,475  
                                 
                              41,510  
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
PUERTO RICO 0.2%
Puerto Rico
GO Public Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 2007A4
    2.90%       03/03/08  (a)(b)     500       500  
                                 
Total Variable-Rate Obligations
(Cost $42,010)
                            42,010  
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
 
 
End of Investments.
 
 
 
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(All dollar amounts are x 1, 000)
 
 
 
At 02/29/08, the tax basis cost of the fund’s investment was $242,293, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $3,420 and ($4,375), respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($955).
 
 
 
(a) Credit-enhanced security.
(b) Liquidity-enhanced security.
 
COP — Certificate of participation
GO — General obligation
M/F — Multi-family
RB — Revenue bond
SD — School district
USD — Unified school district
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $242,297)
        $241,338  
Cash
        91  
Receivables:
           
Investments sold
        7,000  
Interest
        3,055  
Fund shares sold
        717  
Prepaid expenses
  +     1  
     
     
Total assets
        252,202  
             
 
Liabilities
Payables:
           
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        4  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        5  
Fund shares redeemed
        409  
Distributions to shareholders
        391  
Accrued expenses
  +     33  
     
     
Total liabilities
        842  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        252,202  
Total liabilities
      842  
     
     
Net assets
        $251,360  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        253,881  
Net investment income not yet distributed
        55  
Net realized capital losses
        (1,617 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (959 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV)
 
                   
        Shares
       
Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
$251,360
      22,632         $11.11
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $5,395  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized losses on investments
        (1,168 )
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (3,657 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        344  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees
        287  
Portfolio accounting fees
        23  
Professional fees
        15  
Shareholder reports
        11  
Trustees’ fees
        6  
Custodian fees
        2  
Registration fees
        1  
Interest expense
        1  
Other expense
        1  
     
     
Total expenses
        691  
Expense reduction by adviser and Schwab
      128  
Custody credits
      9  
     
     
Net expenses
        554  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        5,395  
Net expenses
      554  
     
     
Net investment income
        4,841  
Net realized losses
        (1,168 )
Net unrealized losses
  +     (3,657 )
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
        $16  
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
Figures for current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-2/29/08   9/1/06-8/31/07
Net investment income
      $4,841   $8,779
Net realized losses
      (1,168)    (538) 
Net unrealized losses
  +   (3,657)    (5,031) 
     
     
Increase in net assets from operations
      16   3,210
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distributions from net investment income
      4,901   8,774
Distributions from net realized gains
  +     1,172
     
     
Total distributions
      $4,901   $9,946
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
Shares sold
        5,437       $62,103       5,359       $61,918  
Shares reinvested
        231       2,618       513       5,933  
Shares redeemed
  +     (2,218     (25,300     (4,277     (49,366
     
     
Net transactions in fund shares
        3,450       $39,421       1,595       $18,485  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        19,182       $216,824       17,587       $205,075  
Total increase
  +     3,450       34,536       1,595       11,749  
     
     
End of period
        22,632       $251,360       19,182       $216,824  
     
     
                                     
Net investment income not yet distributed
                $55               $115  
 
 
 
 
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1. Business Structure of the Funds
 
Each of the funds discussed in this report is a series of Schwab Investments (the “trust”), a no-load, open-end management investment company. The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as amended. The list below shows all the funds in the trust including the funds discussed in this report, which are highlighted:
 
     
 
Schwab Investments (organized October 26, 1990)
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab YieldPlus Fund
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund
  Schwab Premier Income Fund
Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
Schwab GNMA Fund
Schwab Inflation Protected Fund
Schwab 1000 Index Fund
Schwab Global Real Estate Fund
     
 
The funds in this report each offers one share class. Shares are bought and sold at net asset value, or NAV, which is the price for all outstanding shares. Each share has a par value of 1/1,000 of a cent, and the trustees may authorize the issuance of as many shares as necessary.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
 
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies the funds use in the preparation of financial statements. The accounting policies are in conformity with the principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
(a) Security Valuation:
 
The funds value the securities in their portfolios every business day. The funds use the following policies to value various types of securities:
 
Bonds and notes: valued at halfway between the most recent bid and asked quotes or, if such quotes are unavailable, at prices for securities of comparable maturity, credit quality and type. Valuations for bonds and notes are provided by an independent bond-pricing service.
 
Securities for which no quoted value is available: valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the funds’ investment adviser using guidelines adopted by the funds’ Board of Trustees. In the determination of a fair valuation the guidelines include, but are not limited to, the use of analytical data, business conditions, recent trades, general and/or specific market trends and any emergency or significant events that would have a material impact on the value of the security.
 
Futures: open contracts are valued at their settlement prices as of the close of their exchanges. When a fund closes out a futures position, it calculates the difference between the value of the position at the beginning and at the end, and records a realized gain or loss accordingly.
 
Swap agreements: swaps may be valued based on a model that constructs curves, such as swap yield curves, based on market data, and that uses the curves to calculate prices. Or swaps may be valued based on dealer quotes.
 
Short-term securities (60 days or less to maturity): valued at amortized cost.
 
(b) Portfolio Investments:
 
Futures Contract: The funds may invest in futures contracts. Futures contracts involve certain risks because they can be very sensitive to market movements.
 
One risk is that the price of a futures contract may not move in perfect correlation with the price of the underlying securities. Another risk is that, at certain times, it may be impossible for a fund to close out a position in a futures contract, due to a difference in trading hours or to market conditions that may reduce the liquidity for a futures contract or its underlying securities.
 
Because futures carry inherent risks, a fund must give the broker a deposit of cash and/or securities (the “initial margin”) whenever it enters into the futures contract. The amount of the deposit may vary from one contract to another, but it is generally a percentage of the contract amount.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
Futures are traded publicly on exchanges, and their market value changes daily. A fund records the change in market value of futures, and also the change in the amount of margin deposit required (“due to/from broker”).
 
Swap agreements: The funds may enter into swap agreements. In an interest rate swap, a fund and a counterparty agree to swap payments that are based on two different rates. The counterparty is typically a large financial institution, and the terms of the swap are specified in advance. For example, a fund may agree that for six months it will pay the counterparty the equivalent of the interest on a given amount invested at LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate). In exchange, the counterparty might agree to pay a fund the equivalent of the same amount invested in a certain bond index during this same six months period.
 
The Credit Swap or Credit Default Swap is a bilateral financial contract in which one counterparty (the Protection Buyer) pays a periodic fee, typically expressed in basis points on the notional amount, in return for a Contingent Payment by the Protection Seller following a Credit Event of a Reference Entity. The definitions of a Credit Event and the settlement mechanism used to determine the Contingent Payment are flexible and determined by negotiation between the counterparties at the inception of the transaction.
 
Swap agreements carry certain risks. Because the net gains or losses stemming from a swap agreement depend on the movements of one rate relative to another, a fund could experience unanticipated losses if one or both rates failed to behave as expected. A fund also could lose money if a counterparty failed to honor the terms of a swap agreement.
 
Delayed-delivery: The funds may buy securities on a delayed-delivery basis. In these transactions, a fund agrees to buy a security for a stated price, with settlement generally occurring within two weeks. If the security’s value falls before settlement occurs, a fund could end up paying more for the security than its market value at the time of settlement. The funds have set aside sufficient securities as collateral for those securities bought on a delayed-delivery basis.
 
(c) Security Transactions:
 
Security transactions are recorded as of the date the order to buy or sell the security is executed. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are based on the identified costs of the securities involved.
 
(d) Investment Income:
 
Interest income is recorded as it accrues. If a fund buys a debt security at a discount (that is, for less than its face value) or a premium (more than face value), it amortizes the discount or premium from the current date up to maturity. The fund then increases (in the case of discounts) or reduces (in the case of premiums) the income it records from the security. If the security is callable (meaning that the issuer has the option to pay it off before its maturity date), then the fund amortizes the premium to the security’s call date and price, rather than the maturity date and price.
 
(e) Expenses:
 
Expenses that are specific to a fund or a class within the trust are charged directly to that fund or class. Expenses that are common to all funds within the trust generally are allocated among the funds in proportion to their average daily net assets.
 
(f) Distributions to Shareholders:
 
The funds declare dividends every day they are open for business. These dividends, which are equal to a fund’s net investment income for that day, are paid out to shareholders once a month. The funds may make distributions from any net realized capital gains once a year.
 
(g) Custody Credit:
 
Each fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank under which the fund receives a credit for its uninvested cash balance to offset its custody fees and accounting fees. The credit amounts (if any) are disclosed in the Statement of Operations as a reduction to the fund’s operating expenses.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
(h) Accounting Estimates:
 
The accounting policies described in this report conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Notwithstanding this, shareholders should understand that in order to follow these principles, fund management has to make estimates and assumptions that affect the information reported in the financial statements. It’s possible that once the results are known, they may turn out to be different from these estimates.
 
(i) Federal Income Taxes:
 
The funds intend to meet federal income and excise tax requirements for regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income and realized net capital gains (if any) to their respective shareholders each year. As long as a fund meets the tax requirements, it is not required to pay federal income tax.
 
Each fund maintains its own account for purposes of holding assets and accounting, and is considered a separate entity for tax purposes. Within its account, each fund also keeps certain assets in segregated accounts, as may be required by securities law.
 
(j) Indemnification:
 
Under the funds’ organizational documents, the officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the funds. In addition, in the normal course of business the funds enter into contracts with their vendors and others that provide general indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the funds. However, based on experience, the fund expect the risk of loss to be remote.
 
(k) New Accounting Standards:
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (FIN) No. 48 — Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of SFAS No. 109, was issued in July 2006 and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. This Interpretation provides new requirements for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure in the financial statements of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return when there is uncertainty about whether that tax position will ultimately be sustained. As of February 29, 2008, management has reviewed the tax positions for open tax years (August 31, 2004, through August 31, 2007), and determined that no provision for income tax is required in the funds’ financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As of February 29, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will impact the financial statement amounts; however, additional disclosures may be required about the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effects of certain of the measurements on changes in net assets for the period.
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM or the investment adviser), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation, serves as the funds’ investment adviser and administrator pursuant to an Investment Advisory and Administration Agreement (Advisory Agreement) between it and the trust. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”) is an affiliate of the investment adviser and is the trust’s shareholder services agent and transfer agent.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
3. Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions (continued):
 
For its advisory and administrative services to each fund, the investment adviser is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on each funds’ average daily net assets described as follows:
 
                                 
            California
   
    Tax-Free
      Tax-Free
  California
    YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
  YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
Average daily net assets
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
First $500 million
    0.35%       0.30%       0.35%       0.30%  
Over $500 million
    0.30%       0.22%       0.30%       0.22%  
 
For its transfer agent and shareholder services, Schwab is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on the funds’ average daily net assets described as follows:
 
                                 
            California
   
    Tax-Free
      Tax-Free
  California
    YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
  YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
   
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Transfer Agent Fees
    0.05%       0.05%       0.05%       0.05%  
Shareholder Service Fees
    0.05%       0.20%       0.05%       0.20%  
 
Although these agreements specify certain fees for these services, CSIM and Schwab have made additional agreements with the funds to limit the total expenses charged, excluding interest, taxes and certain non-routine expenses as follows so long as CSIM serves as the adviser to the Funds:
 
                             
        California
   
Tax-Free
      Tax-Free
  California
YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
  YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
 
0.49%
      0.49%       0.49%       0.49%  
 
Prior to August 6, 2007, such expense limitation for the Investor Shares in the Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund and Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund was 0.64% and the limitation for the Tax-Free Bond Fund was 0.65%.
 
The funds may make direct transactions with certain other Schwab Funds when practical. When one fund is seeking to sell a security that another is seeking to buy, an interfund transaction can allow both funds to benefit by reducing transaction costs. This practice is limited to funds that share the same investment adviser, trustees and officers. As of February 29, 2008, the fund’s total security transactions with other Schwab Funds were as follows:
 
         
Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
    $296,580  
Tax-Free Bond Fund
    28,640  
California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
    423,310  
California Tax-Free Bond Fund
    88,675  
 
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the funds may enter into interfund borrowing and lending transactions within the Schwab Funds. All loans are for temporary or emergency purposes only. The interest rate charged on the loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. The interfund lending facility is subject to the oversight and periodic review of the Board of Trustees of the Schwab Funds. There was no interfund borrowing or lending activity for any fund during the period.
 
Trustees
 
Trustees may include people who are officers and/or directors of the investment adviser or Schwab. Federal securities law limits the percentage of such “interested persons” who may serve on a trust’s board, and the trust was in compliance with these limitations throughout the report period. The trust did not pay any of these persons for their service as trustees, but it did pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as noted in each fund’s Statement of Operations.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
4. Borrowing from Banks:
 
The funds may borrow money from banks and custodians. The funds may obtain temporary bank loans through the trust to which they belong, to use for meeting shareholder redemptions or for extraordinary or emergency purposes. The Schwab Funds have custodian overdraft facilities and uncommitted line of credit arrangements of $150 million and $100 million with State Street Corporation, and Bank of America, N.A., respectively. The funds pay interest on the amounts they borrow at rates that are negotiated periodically. There were no borrowings from the line of credit for any funds during the period.
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
For the period ended February 29, 2008, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term obligations and securities sold short) were as follows:
 
                 
   
Purchases of Securities
 
Sales/Maturities of Securities
 
Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
    $132,207       $250,802  
Tax-Free Bond Fund
    28,797       30,605  
California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
    25,130       186,527  
California Tax-Free Bond Fund
    54,891       45,004  
 
6.  Federal Income Taxes:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
As of August 31, 2007, the following funds had capital loss carry forwards available to offset future net capital gains before the expiration date:
 
                                 
            California
   
    Tax-Free
      Tax-Free
  California
    YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
  YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
Expires
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
2008
                       
2009
          $584              
2010
                       
2012
                       
2013
                       
2014
    $159             $476        
2015
    669               1,630          
                                 
Total
    $828       $584       $2,106       $—  
                                 
 
For tax purposes, capital loss carry forwards may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. Also for tax purposes, realized capital losses occurring after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2007, capital losses utilized and capital losses deferred for each fund are as follows:
 
                                 
            California
   
    Tax-Free
      Tax-Free
  California
    YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
  YieldPlus
  Tax-Free
   
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Fund
 
Bond Fund
 
Deferred capital losses
    $601             $1,297       $451  
Capital losses utilized
          $454              
 
 
 
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Trustees and Officers
 
The tables below give information as of February 29, 2008, about the trustees and officers for Schwab Investments, which includes the funds covered in this report. The “Fund Complex” includes the Charles Schwab Family of Funds, Schwab Capital Trust, Schwab Investments, Schwab Annuity Portfolios, Laudus Trust, and Laudus Institutional Trust. As of February 29, 2008, the Fund Complex included 73 funds.
 
The address for all trustees and officers is 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. You can find more information about the trustees and officers in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available free by calling 1-800-435-4000.
 
                 
Independent Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Mariann Byerwalter
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman of JDN Corporate Advisory LLC.     73     Board 1–Director, Redwood Trust, Inc.
Board 2–Director, PMI Group, Inc.
 
John F. Cogan
1947
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Fellow: The Hoover Institution at Stanford University; Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research; Professor of Public Policy, Stanford University     62     Board 1–Director, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Board 2–Director, Monaco Coach Corporation

Board 3–Director, Venture Lending and Leasing, Inc.
 
William A. Hasler
1941
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Dean Emeritus, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Until February 2004, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Aphton Corp. (bio-pharmaceuticals).     73     Board 1–Director, Mission West Properties
Board 2–Director, TOUSA
Board 3–Director, Harris-Stratex Networks
Board 4–Director, Genitope Corp.
Board 5– Director, Ditech Networks
Board 6–Director, Rubicon Limited
 
Gerald B. Smith
1950
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Smith Graham & Co.(investment advisors).     62     Board 1–Board of Cooper Industries
Board 2–Chairman of the Audit Committee of Oneok Partners LP
 
Donald R. Stephens
1938
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Managing Partner, D. R. Stephens & Company (investments).     62     None.
 
Joseph H. Wender
1944
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Managing Director, Chairman of the Finance Committee, GSC Group; General Partner, Goldman Sachs & Co., until June 2005.     62     Board 1–Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Isis Pharmaceuticals
 
 
 
 
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Independent Trustees continued
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
Michael W. Wilsey
1943
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Wilsey Bennett, Inc. (real estate investment and management, and other investments).     62     None.
 
 
                 
Interested Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served )   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Charles R. Schwab2
1937
Chairman and Trustee
(Chairman and Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director, The Charles Schwab Corporation, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and Director, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, N.A.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Schwab (SIS) Holdings Inc. I, Schwab International Holdings, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer and Director, Schwab Holdings, Inc. Through June 2007, Director, U.S. Trust Company, N.A., U.S. Trust Company of New York. Until May 2003, Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Corporation.     62     None.
 
Walt Bettinger2
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  President and Chief Operating Officer, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Charles Schwab Corporation; Director, Charles Schwab Bank; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, The Charles Schwab Corporation; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and President, Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Trust Company, Director, Charles Schwab Bank, N.A., Schwab Retirement Plan Services, and Schwab Retirement Technologies.     62     None.
 
 
 
 
 
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Officers of the Trust
 
Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
     
Randall W. Merk
1954
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2007.)
  Executive Vice President and President, Investment Management Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (2002 – present); President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (2007-present); Director, Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited and Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc. From September 2002 to July 2004, Chief Executive Officer and President, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
George Pereira
1964
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; Director, Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc and Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited. Through June 2007, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust; Chief Financial Officer, Mutual Fund Division, UST Advisors, Inc. From December 1999 to November 2004, Sr. Vice President, Financial Reporting, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
 
Kimon Daifotis
1959
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Jeffrey Mortimer
1963
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Randall Fillmore
1960
Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2002.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Through June 2007, Chief Compliance Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc., and Excelsior Funds Trust. From 2002 to 2003, Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Koji E. Felton
1959
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 1998.)
  Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Through June 2007, Chief Legal Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust.
 
Catherine MacGregor
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; since 2006, Chief Counsel, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until July 2005, Senior Associate, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP.
 
Cathy Sabo
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President-Compliance, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until 2004, Vice President, Client, Sales & Services Controls, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
 
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Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
Michael Haydel
1970
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2006.)
  Vice President, Asset Management Client Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Vice President and AML Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until March 2004, Director Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
1  Trustees remain in office until they resign, retire or are removed by shareholder vote. The Schwab Funds retirement policy requires that independent trustees elected after January 1, 2000 retire at age 72 or after 20 years of service as a trustee, whichever comes first. Independent trustees elected prior to January 1, 2000 will retire on the following schedule: Messrs. Stephens and Wilsey will retire on December 31, 2010.
 
2  In addition to their employment with the investment advisor and the distributor, Messrs. Schwab and Bettinger also own stock of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Mr. Schwab and Mr. Bettinger are Interested Trustees because they are employees of Schwab and/or the advisor.
 
3  The President, Treasurer and Secretary hold office until their respective successors are chosen and qualified or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Each other officer serves at the pleasure of the Board.
 
 
 
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Glossary
 
agency discount notes Notes issued by federal agencies—known as Government Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs—at a discount to their value at maturity. An agency discount note is a short-term investment offering a high degree of credit quality.
 
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) A federal income tax designed to limit the extent to which high-income taxpayers (including individuals, estates, trusts and corporations) can benefit from certain deductions and exemptions. For example, some types of income that are exempt from regular federal income tax are not exempt from the AMT.
 
asset allocation The practice of dividing a portfolio among different asset classes, with each asset class assigned a particular percentage.
 
asset-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of assets such as credit card debt.
 
asset class A group of securities with similar structure and basic characteristics. Stocks, bonds and cash are the three main examples of asset classes.
 
average rate The average rate of interest paid annually by the fixed-income securities in a fund or portfolio.
 
beta A historical measure of an investment’s volatility relative to a market index (usually the S&P 500®). The index is defined as having a beta of 1.00. Investments with a beta higher than 1.00 have been more volatile than the index; those with a beta of less than 1.00 have been less volatile.
 
bond A security representing a loan from the investor to the issuer. A bond typically pays interest at a fixed rate (the “coupon rate”) until a specified date (the “maturity date”), at which time the issuer returns the money borrowed (“principal” or “face value”) to the bondholder. Because of their structure, bonds are sometimes called “fixed income securities” or “debt securities.”
 
An individual bond is subject to the credit risk of the issuer. Changes in interest rates can affect a bond’s market value prior to call or maturity. There is no guarantee that a bond’s yield to call or maturity will provide a positive return over the rate of inflation.
 
bond fund A bond fund is subject to the same credit, interest rate, and inflation risks as bonds. In addition, a bond fund incurs ongoing fees and expenses. A bond fund’s net asset value will fluctuate with the price of the underlying bonds and the portfolio turnover activity; return of principal is not guaranteed.
 
call An early repayment of a bond’s principal by the issuer, usually done because the issuer is able to refinance its bond debt at a lower rate.
 
call protection A term used in reference to a bond that cannot be called by the issuer before maturity, or at least for many years from the present date. A bond that offers call protection can more reliably be expected to provide a given yield over a given number of years than a bond that could be called (assuming both bonds are of the same credit quality).
 
capital gain, capital loss The difference between the amount paid for an investment and its value at a later time. If the investment has been sold, the capital gain or loss is considered a realized gain or loss. If the investment is still held, the gain or loss is still “on paper” and is considered unrealized.
 
certificate of participation A municipal bond that is repaid from an annual budget appropriation rather than being backed by the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
coupon, coupon rate The annual rate of interest paid until maturity by the issuer of a debt security.
 
credit-enhanced securities Securities that are backed by the credit of an entity other than the issuer (such as a financial institution). Credit enhancements, which can equal up to 100% of the security’s value, are designed to help lower the risk of default on a security and may also make the security more liquid.
 
credit quality The capacity of an issuer to make its interest and principal payments. See chart below.
 
credit risk The risk that a bond issuer may be unable to pay interest or principal to its bondholders.
 
discount rate The implied rate on a debt security that does not pay interest but is bought at a discount and redeemed at face value when it matures.
 
dividend Money from earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a given amount per share.
 
duration A measure of a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Calculations of duration generally take into account the investment’s yield, interest payments, maturity date and call features. Like maturity, duration is expressed in years, but is more accurate than maturity in determining the effect of interest rate movements on a bond investment’s price. The duration of a portfolio equals the market value weighted average of the duration of the bonds held in the portfolio.

Credit Ratings
 
Most major bond issuers arrange with a recognized independent rating organization, such as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) or Moody’s Investors Service, to rate the creditworthiness of their bonds. The spectrum of these ratings is divided into two major categories: investment grade and below investment grade (sometimes called “junk bonds”). Bonds rated below investment grade range from those that are considered to have some vulnerability to default to those that appear on the brink of default or are in default.
 
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expense ratio The amount that is taken from a mutual fund’s assets each year to cover the fund’s operating expenses. An expense ratio of 0.50% means that a fund’s expenses amount to half of one percent of its average net assets a year.
 
general obligation bonds Municipal bonds that are secured by the issuer’s full faith and credit, which typically is backed by the power of the issuer to levy taxes.
 
interest Payments to bondholders (usually made twice a year) as compensation for loaning the bond principal to the issuer.
 
interest rate risk The risk that a bond’s value will fluctuate if market interest rates change or are expected to change. Bond prices tend to move in the opposite direction of interest rates: when interest rates rise, bond prices tend to fall.
 
liquidity-enhanced security A security that when tendered is paid from funds advanced by an entity other than the issuer (such as a large financial institution). Liquidity enhancements are often used on variable-rate securities where the portfolio manager has an option to tender the securities prior to their final maturity.
 
market risk Those elements of risk that are common to all securities in an asset class, and therefore cannot be significantly reduced by diversification within the asset class. Also known as “systemic risk.”
 
maturity The date a bond is scheduled to be “retired” and its principal amount returned to the bond holders. Maturity of Investments will generally be determined using the portfolio securities’ final maturity dates. However, for certain securities, maturity will be determined using the securities’ effective maturity date. Except as discussed below, the effective maturity date for a security subject to a put or demand feature is the demand date, unless the security is a variable-rate or floating-rate security. If it is a variable-rate security, its effective maturity date is the earlier of its demand date or next interest rate change date. For variable-rate securities not subject to a put or demand feature and floating-rate securities, the effective maturity date is the next interest rate change date. The effective maturity of mortgage-backed and certain other asset-backed securities are determined on an “expected life” basis by the investment adviser. Additional information relating to maturity is contained in the Schwab Bond Funds’ Statement of Additional Information.
 
mortgage-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of mortgage loans.
 
muni, municipal bonds, municipal securities Debt securities issued by a state, its counties, municipalities, authorities and other subdivisions, or the territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, including their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and corporations. These securities may be issued to obtain money for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, public utilities, schools, streets, and water and sewer works.
 
net asset value (NAV) The value of one share of a mutual fund. NAV is calculated by taking the fund’s total assets, subtracting liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
 
outstanding shares, shares outstanding When speaking of a company or mutual fund, indicates all shares currently held by investors.
 
prepayment risk The risk that a mortgage-backed security may be paid off early, typically because interest rates have fallen and the homeowners who hold the underlying mortgages have refinanced those mortgages at lower rates. In this type of situation, the investor who held the mortgage-backed security will usually have to settle for a lower rate when reinvesting the principal. 
 
restricted securities Securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on resale. These securities are often purchased in private placement transactions.
 
revenue bonds Municipal bonds that are issued to finance public works projects and are secured by revenue generated by the project (such as water and sewer fees) rather than the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
section 4(2)/144A securities Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers under Securities Act Rule 144A.
 
taxable-equivalent yield The yield an investor would need to get from a taxable investment in order to match the yield paid by a given tax-exempt investment, once the effect of all applicable taxes is taken into account. For example, if your tax rate were 25%, a tax-exempt investment paying 4.5% would have a taxable-equivalent yield for you of 6.0% (4.5% ¸ [1 – 0.25%] = 6.0%).
 
total return The percentage that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the fund assuming dividends and distributions were reinvested.
 
weighted average For mutual funds, an average that gives the same weight to each security as the security represents in the fund’s portfolio.
 
weighted average maturity For mutual funds, the maturity of all the debt securities in its portfolio, calculated as a weighted average. As a rule, the longer a fund’s weighted average maturity, the greater its interest rate risk. Money funds are required to maintain a weighted average maturity of no more than 90 days.
 
yield The income paid out by an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s market value.
 
yield to maturity The annualized rate of return a bondholder could expect if the bond were held to maturity. In addition to interest payments, yield to maturity also factors in any difference between a bond’s current price and its principal amount, or face value.
 
 
 
 
 
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Schwab YieldPlus Fund ®
 
Semiannual Report
February 29, 2008
 
 
 
(CHARLES SCHWAB LOGO)
 


 

 
 
 
Select Shares® are available on many Schwab Fundstm
 
Schwab Funds offers Select Shares, a shares class that carries lower expenses than Investor Sharestm in exchange for higher investment minimums on many of its funds. Select Shares are available for initial purchases of $50,000 or more of a single fund in a single account and for shareholders who add to their existing Investor Share position, bringing the value to or above $50,000. We encourage shareholders to review their portfolio to see if they are eligible to exchange into Select Shares. If you believe you are eligible, you should contact Schwab or your financial intermediary to request a tax-free interclass exchange into Select Shares. Select Shares may not be available through financial intermediaries other than Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
Fund investment adviser: Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM).
Distributor and transfer agent: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (Schwab).
 


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Performance at a Glance
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
     
Total Return for the Report Period
 
Schwab YieldPlus Fund®    
Investor Shares (Ticker Symbol: SWYPX)
  -4.01%
Select Shares® (Ticker Symbol: SWYSX)
  -3.94%
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Short Treasury: 9-12 Months Index1   3.86%
Fund Category: Morningstar Ultrashort Bond   0.44%
Performance Details   pages 6-7
 
Minimum Initial Investment2    
Investor Shares
  $   100
Select Shares®
  $50,000
 
 
Expenses may be partially absorbed by fund management. Without these reductions, the fund’s total return would have been lower. Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
 
Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
 
1  While the fund may invest in debt instruments that are subject to credit risk (please see the discussion of credit risk in the principal risk section of the prospectus), the Lehman Brothers Short 9-12 Month U.S. Treasury Index includes only U.S. Treasury securities. U.S. Treasury securities are direct obligations of the U.S. government and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States and are, therefore, considered free of credit risk.
 
2  Please see prospectus for further detail and eligibility requirements.
 
 
 
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From the Chairman
 

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Charles Schwab
Chairman

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
For the past several months, the financial markets have been struggling to overcome problems that arose initially out of declining home prices and a collapse in the subprime mortgage market, along with larger economic issues including a drop in the value of the dollar globally, heightened risk of inflation, and the threat of recession.
 
These developments created significant liquidity issues for some securities held in the YieldPlus Fund. These securities were generally highly rated when purchased by the fund, but suffered significant declines in value over the last several months, as a result of their lack of liquidity.
 
In the pages that follow, the YieldPlus Fund management team discusses in greater detail the economic environment as well as the specifics of the YieldPlus Fund’s performance.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s- Charles Schwab
 
 
 
 
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From the President
 

(PHOTO)
Randall W. Merk is President and CEO of Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and the fund covered in this report. He joined the firm in 2002 and has held a variety of executive positions at Schwab.

 
Dear Shareholder,
 
The latter half of 2007 and the beginning of 2008 marked times of extreme volatility in many sectors of the economy. Credit quality and liquidity concerns that at first seemed contained to the subprime lending market have since resulted in myriad broad-market disruptions. Particularly, instability within mortgage and asset-backed fixed income markets combined with a continued fall in housing prices created extraordinarily tight lending conditions and a difficult investment environment.
 
Within our Taxable Bond Funds, the YieldPlus Fund was particularly affected by these deteriorating market conditions, and the decline in the fund’s net asset value (NAV) has been disappointing. In our view, this decline has been more the result of the unprecedented market illiquidity, and less about the underlying credit quality, or fundamentals of the portfolio. For a further explanation of the fund’s performance, I would like to direct you to the managers’ discussion in this report.
 
During these times of market uncertainty, we encourage you to seek the guidance and advice of your Schwab financial consultant or your independent investment advisor to ensure that your portfolio allocations represent your goals and tolerance for risk. Our Schwab Fixed Income Specialists can be reached at 1-877-563-7818, while our Client Service Specialists are available at 1-800-435-4000.
 
Sincerely,
 
-s-Randall W. Merk
 
 
 
 
 
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The Investment Environment
 

Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for the management of the fund.

 
As overall U.S. economic growth slowed, disruptions in the financial markets over the last several months have proven to be some of the most dramatic in recent memory. Problems in housing and credit markets continued to weigh on investor confidence as illiquidity and credit quality concerns spread into the broader marketplace. Volatility within fixed income markets, particularly within non-U.S. Treasury securities, catalyzed by the perception of risk and mass selling of bonds, contributed to an increase in market pessimism and depressed security prices.
 
Leading economic indicators, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, and consumer prices, revealed diminishing overall economic growth and several contracting sectors. Real GDP—the output of goods and services produced in the United States adjusted for inflation—grew at an annual rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared to a 4.9% increase in the third quarter. From December through the end of February, private sector employment declined by 141,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate rose above 5% during the reporting period. Consumer prices, including food and energy, rose by 3.9% in the fourth quarter. The rise in prices, coupled with job loss and diminished growth, acted to depress consumer confidence.
 
Over the last several months, the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar in conjunction with broad-spectrum increases in commodity prices contributed to concerns over inflation and the strength of the U.S. economy. Since peaking in early 2002, the U.S. dollar has declined in value by more than 40% relative to the Euro and 20% relative to broad trade-weighted currency indexes. While this decline has stimulated exports and curtailed imports, it has also worked to drive an increase in commodity prices. From January 2007 through the end of the period, commodity prices have increased more than 25% as measured by the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index, with gold and oil breaking $1,000 and $100 price thresholds, respectively, for the first time.
 
Housing and the subprime mortgage crisis were among the primary forces that contributed to broader market volatility and investor pessimism throughout the period. After many years of sustained growth, housing prices fell dramatically as supply began to outpace demand. Subprime borrowers, those with below average credit ratings, were disproportionately affected in the housing market correction. Although subprime adjustable rate mortgages accounted for just 6.8% of outstanding loans in the U.S., they represented 43% of foreclosures in the third quarter of 2007. With the increase in defaults on subprime loans, the prices of asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities in the market declined, despite the fact that subprime represented only a fraction of the sector.
 
In this environment, investors became increasingly risk adverse. Even securities that carried triple-A credit ratings declined in price. Seeking the safety of government-backed debt,

 
 
 Yield Curve: Average Yields of AAA Securities of Seven Maturities
 
 
(LINE GRAPH)
 
This chart shows where yields stood at the beginning of the report period and at the end of the period. For debt securities of comparable quality, those with longer maturities typically pay higher interest rates, in part because they are presumed to carry higher risk.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.

 
 
 
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The Investment Environment continued
 

investors migrated to U.S. Treasuries. Correspondingly, prices of non-U.S. Treasury fixed income securities sank on depressed demand, while yields rose. As the housing crisis deepened and economic indicators pointed toward impending recession, pessimism and selling continued.
 
In the early part of 2008, the municipal bond market became volatile as demand for auction rate securities and variable rate demand notes, among others, decreased. Yields on short-term double-A rated debt rose substantially, while even long-term municipal bonds of the highest quality reached yields of 6%. As auctions failed and the ability to turnover short-term debt became uncertain, many institutions and hedge funds were forced to sell securities to meet certain portfolio requirements. This selling created more illiquidity in the market and drove demand down even further.
 
In response to mounting market volatility and illiquidity across the broader marketplace, the Federal Reserve initiated a number of market control mechanisms designed to bolster investor confidence. During the reporting period, the Fed cut interest rates from 5.25% to 3.00% attempting to restore liquidity to the market by making lending more attractive. Additionally, major banks and other lending institutions in the private sector took measures to shore up riskier portions of their portfolios and encourage stricter borrowing standards in order to prevent further defaults and credit downgrades.

 
 
 Yields of U.S. Treasury Securities: Effective Yields of Three-Month, Two-Year and Ten-Year Treasuries
 
 
Yields, or interest rates, represent the cost of borrowing money. Rapid economic growth, waning investor interest in bonds, an increase in the issuance of bonds, or the expectation of higher inflation can drive rates up, while the opposite conditions can push rates down.
 
Data source: Bloomberg L.P.
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser.
 
Manager views and portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 

 
 
 
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Schwab YieldPlus Fund®
 

 
Kimon Daifotis, CFA, a senior vice president and chief investment officer, fixed income, has overall responsibility for management of the fund.
 
Matthew Hastings, CFA, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Steven Hung, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
Alfonso Portillo, managing director and portfolio manager, has day-to-day co-responsibility for the management of the fund.
 
The Schwab YieldPlus Fund Investor Shares declined 4.01% during the period, underperforming the benchmark Lehman Brothers U.S. Short Treasury: 9-12 Months Index, which returned 3.86%. The fund was impacted by deteriorating market conditions, in which many non-U.S. Treasury securities were subjected to downward pricing pressures. Risk aversion, deleveraging, and downgrades in the fixed income markets led to a corresponding rush to raise cash and maintain liquidity. As a result, many high quality securities were selling at depressed prices.
 
The desire for safety during this crisis led investors primarily to U.S. Treasuries, while other traditional safe havens, such as Agency securities, did not offer the same level of security. Managing risk and liquidity through sector diversification became difficult as many non-U.S. Treasury asset classes were affected by downward repricing. As a result, U.S. Treasuries outperformed all other fixed income sectors during the period.
 
In this environment, the fund experienced a decline in its share price. During the period, disruptions in fixed income markets froze liquidity and drove down the prices of securities held by the fund. In addition, an increase in redemption requests forced the fund to sell securities into a highly illiquid market at sharply lower prices.

 
As of 2/29/08:
 
 
 Portfolio Composition % of Investments
 
 
These tables show three different views of the fund’s portfolio: by type of security, credit quality of the security and remaining maturity.
 
By Security Type
Mortgage-Backed Securities 46.8%
Corporate Bonds 31.8%
Commercial Paper & Other
  Corporate Obligations 10.6%
Asset-Backed Obligations 9.3%
Preferred Stock 1.5%
 
By Credit Quality 1
AAA 46.5%
AA 19.6%
A 14.7%
BBB 6.2%
BB 2.6%
Short-Term Ratings 10.4%
 
Weighted Average
  Credit Quality AA
 
By Maturity
0-6 months 63.7%
7-18 months 0.2%
19-30 months 4.0%
More than 30 months 32.1%
 
Weighted Average Maturity 1.2 yrs
Weighted Average Effective
  Duration 1.3 yrs
 
 
Portfolio holdings may have changed since the report date.
 
1  Based on ratings from Moody’s. Where Moody’s ratings are not available, Standard & Poor’s ratings are used. The fund may use different ratings provided by other ratings agencies for purposes of determining compliance with the fund’s investment policies.
 

 
 
 
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 Schwab YieldPlus Fund®

 
Performance Summary as of 2/29/08
 
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month end, please visit www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$10,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
Performance of a Hypothetical
$50,000 Investment1
(LINE GRAPH)
 
 
 Average Annual Total Returns1,2,3
 
                                 
Class and Inception Date   6 Months   1 Year   5 Years   Since Inception
 
Investor Shares (10/1/99)
    -4.01%       -4.27%       1.89%       3.08%  
Select Shares (10/1/99)
    -3.94%       -4.13%       2.04%       3.23%  
Benchmark: Lehman Brothers U.S. Short Treasury: 9-12 Months Index 4     3.86%       6.80%       3.32%       4.03%  
Fund Category: Morningstar Ultrashort Bond     0.44%       1.37%       2.44%       3.53%  
 
Fund Expense Ratios5: Investor Shares: 0.58% / Select Shares: 0.43%
 
 
 Style Assessment6
 
 
(RATING BOX)
 
 
 Yields1,3
 
         
30-Day SEC Yield        
Investor Shares
    5.28%  
Select Shares
    5.43%  
12-Month Distribution Yield        
Investor Shares
    5.76%  
Select Shares
    5.92%  
 
All total returns on this page assume dividends and distributions were reinvested. Index figures do not include trading and management costs, which would lower performance. Indices are unmanaged, and you cannot invest in them directly. Performance results less than one year are not annualized.
 
1  Performance does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.
2  Source for category information: Morningstar, Inc.
3  Fund expenses may have been partially absorbed by CSIM and Schwab. Without these reductions, the total return may have been lower.
4  While the fund may invest in debt instruments that are subject to credit risk (please see the discussion of credit risk in the principal risk section of the prospectus), the Lehman Brothers Short 9-12 Months U.S. Treasury Index includes only U.S. Treasury securities. U.S. Treasury securities are direct obligations of the U.S. government and are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States and are, therefore, considered free of credit risk.
5  Per prospectus effective 11/15/07.
6  Source: Morningstar, Inc. Interest rate sensitivity and credit quality are two main components of bond performance. The assessment reflects the fund’s portfolio as of 2/29/08 and is not a precise indication of risk or performance–past, present or future. Definitions of style assessments: Sensitivity (measured as duration): short, up to 3.5 years; Medium, more than 3.5 years to less than six years; Long, six years or greater. Credit quality: High, AA or better; Medium, A or BBB; Low, BB or lower.
 
 
 
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Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
 
 
 
 Examples for a $1,000 Investment
 
 
As a fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, such as redemption fees; and, ongoing costs, such as management fees, transfer agent and shareholder services fees, and other fund expenses.
 
The expense examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a fund and to compare this cost with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds. These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for six-months beginning September 1, 2007 and held through February 29, 2008.
 
Actual Return lines in the table below provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value ¸ $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for your fund or share class under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period”.
 
Hypothetical Return lines in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a fund’s or share class’ actual expense ratio and an assumed return of 5% per year before expenses. Because the return used is not an actual return, it may not be used to estimate the actual ending account value or expenses you paid for the period.
 
You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only, and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the hypothetical return lines of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
 
                                 
            Ending
   
        Beginning
  Account Value
  Expenses Paid
    Expense Ratio1
  Account Value
  (Net of Expenses)
  During Period2
    (Annualized)   at 9/1/07   at 2/29/08   9/1/07 - 2/29/08
 
 
Schwab YieldPlus Fund®                                
Investor Shares                                
Actual Return
    0.59%     $ 1,000     $ 959.87     $ 2.88  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.59%     $ 1,000     $ 1,021.93     $ 2.97  
Select Shares®                                
Actual Return
    0.44%     $ 1,000     $ 960.59     $ 2.14  
Hypothetical 5% Return
    0.44%     $ 1,000     $ 1,022.68     $ 2.21  

 
1  Based on the most recent six-month expense ratio; may differ from the expense ratio provided in Financial Highlights.
 
2  Expenses for each fund or share class are equal to its annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days of the period, and divided by 366 days of the fiscal year.

 
 
 
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Schwab YieldPlus Fund®
 
Financial Statements
 
Financial Highlights
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
 Investor Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.41       9.67       9.68       9.71       9.70       9.75  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.25       0.51       0.45       0.29       0.24       0.30  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.62 )     (0.26 )     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     0.01       (0.02 )
   
Total from investment operations
    (0.37 )     0.25       0.44       0.27       0.25       0.28  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.25 )     (0.51 )     (0.45 )     (0.30 )     (0.24 )     (0.33 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    8.79       9.41       9.67       9.68       9.71       9.70  
   
Total return (%)
    (4.01 )1     2.59       4.64       2.82       2.63       2.95  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.59 2     0.58       0.58       0.59       0.59       0.59  
Gross operating expenses
    0.59 2     0.58       0.58       0.59       0.59       0.59  
Net investment income (loss)
    5.42 2     5.27       4.62       3.00       2.43       3.08  
Portfolio turnover rate
    44 1     188       54       76       89       109  
Net assets, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    696       1,145       886       741       639       410  
 
                                                 
    9/1/07-
  9/1/06-
  9/1/05-
  9/1/04-
  9/1/03-
  9/1/02-
 Select Shares   2/29/08*   8/31/07   8/31/06   8/31/05   8/31/04   8/31/03
 
                                                 
Per Share Data ($)
                                               
Net asset value at beginning of period
    9.41       9.66       9.68       9.70       9.70       9.75  
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:
                                               
Net investment income (loss)
    0.25       0.52       0.46       0.30       0.25       0.32  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (0.61 )     (0.24 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     0.01       (0.02 )
   
Total from investment operations
    (0.36 )     0.28       0.44       0.29       0.26       0.30  
Less distributions:
                                               
Distributions from net investment income
    (0.26 )     (0.53 )     (0.46 )     (0.31 )     (0.26 )     (0.35 )
   
Net asset value at end of period
    8.79       9.41       9.66       9.68       9.70       9.70  
   
Total return (%)
    (3.94 )1     2.85       4.69       3.08       2.67       3.10  
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)
                                               
Ratios to average net assets:
                                               
Net operating expenses
    0.44 2     0.43       0.43       0.44       0.45       0.44  
Gross operating expenses
    0.44 2     0.43       0.43       0.44       0.45       0.44  
Net investment income (loss)
    5.59 2     5.42       4.80       3.18       2.57       3.23  
Portfolio turnover rate
    44 1     188       54       76       89       109  
Net asset, end of period ($ x 1,000,000)
    4,196       9,552       7,319       5,091       3,030       1,476  
 
* Unaudited.
1 Not annualized.
2 Annualized.
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings as of February 29, 2008 (Unaudited)
 
 
This section shows all the securities in the fund’s portfolio and their value as of the report date.
 
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The fund’s Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Call 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. The schedule of portfolio holdings filed on a fund’s most recent Form N-Q is also available by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds.
 
For fixed rate obligations, the rate shown is the interest rate (the rate established when the obligation was issued) and the maturity date shown is the stated legal maturity. For variable-rate obligations, the rate shown is the rate as of the report date, and the maturity date shown is the next interest rate change date.
 
                         
    Cost
  Value
Holdings by Category   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
  34 .0%   Corporate Bonds     1,854,977       1,662,591  
  10 .0%   Asset-Backed Obligations     537,595       489,630  
  50 .1%   Mortgage-Backed Securities     2,525,886       2,450,323  
  1 .5%   Preferred Stock     78,798       76,595  
  11 .4%   Short-Term Investments     556,343       556,459  
  107 .0%   Total Investments     5,553,599       5,235,598  
  (1 .2)%   Short Sales     (59,493 )     (59,468 )
  (5 .8)%   Other Assets and Liabilities             (284,397 )
  100 .0%   Net Assets             4,891,733  
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Corporate Bonds 34.0% of net assets
                 
 
Finance 28.3%
                 
 
Banking 21.1%
Abbey National plc
6.70%, 06/15/08 (a)(b)
    2,200       2,098  
AGFirst Farm Credit Bank
6.59%, 06/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    25,000       21,678  
Artesia Overseas Ltd.
3.84%, 05/27/08 (a)(b)
    10,000       10,067  
CoBank ACB
5.59%, 03/17/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    67,000       57,125  
Credit Suisse Guernsey
3.76%, 05/15/08 (a)(b)(d)
    275,000       237,531  
DBS Bank Ltd./Singapore
3.29%, 05/16/08 (a)(b)(c)
    41,000       38,246  
DBS Capital Funding Corp.
7.66%, 03/15/11 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    24,500       26,765  
Deutsche Bank Capital Trust
6.63%, 03/31/08 (a)
    48,400       51,019  
Deutsche Bank Capital Trust III
6.74%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)
    10,000       9,425  
Fleet Capital Trust V
5.97%, 03/18/08 (a)(b)(d)
    42,600       41,487  
Glitnir Banki HF
4.42%, 04/18/08 (a)(d)
    15,000       13,012  
Natexis Ambs Co., LLC
8.44%, 06/30/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    53,370       54,281  
RBS Capital Trust IV
5.63%, 03/31/08 (a)(b)(d)
    233,765       200,449  
Republic New York Corp.
3.50%, 07/31/08 (a)(b)(d)
    44,700       43,662  
Societe Generale
5.40%, 04/07/08 (a)(b)(c)
    200,000       172,250  
Unicredito Italiano Capital Trust II
9.20%, 10/05/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    48,086       52,557  
                 
              1,031,652  
                 
 
Brokerage 1.8%
Goldman Sachs Capital Trust III
5.89%, 03/03/08 (a)(b)(d)
    50,000       38,562  
Lehman Brothers Holdings E-Capital Trust I
3.85%, 05/19/08 (a)(b)(d)
    58,000       47,699  
                 
              86,261  
                 
 
Finance Company 1.3%
HSBC Finance Capital Trust IX
5.91%, 11/30/15 (a)(b)(d)
    6,600       6,008  
ILFC E-Capital Trust I
5.90%, 12/21/10 (a)(b)(c)
    43,495       38,779  
SLM Corp.
5.08%, 03/17/08 (a)(c)
    20,000       19,601  
                 
              64,388  
                 
 
Insurance 4.1%
Mantis Reef Ltd.
4.69%, 11/14/08 (b)(c)(d)
    53,970       54,423  
Oil Insurance Ltd.
7.56%, 06/30/11 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    71,375       66,699  
XL Financial Assurance Ltd. - Twin Reefs Pass-Through
4.17%, 03/10/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    25,636       5,159  
ZFS Finance USA Trust III
6.14%, 03/15/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    78,050       75,124  
                 
              201,405  
                 
              1,383,706  
                 
 
Industrial 5.7%
                 
 
Communications 0.6%
Alamosa Delaware, Inc.
8.50%, 01/31/12 (b)(d)
    24,718       22,251  
Time Warner Entertainment Co.
10.15%, 05/01/12
    4,250       4,985  
                 
              27,236  
                 
 
Consumer Cyclical 4.6%
CVS Caremark Corp.
6.30%, 06/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    90,000       85,456  
Seminole Tribe of Florida
5.80%, 10/01/13 (c)(d)
    5,510       5,836  
Toll Corp.
8.25%, 02/01/11 (b)(d)
    92,500       87,412  
8.25%, 12/01/11 (b)(d)
    50,000       46,625  
                 
              225,329  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
                 
 
Energy 0.5%
Delek & Avner-Yam Tethys Ltd.
4.34%, 05/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    26,351       26,320  
                 
              278,885  
                 
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $1,854,977)
    1,662,591  
         
                 
                 
 
 Asset-Backed Obligations 10.0% of net assets
ACE Securities Corp.
Series 2004-FM1 Class M1
               
4.04%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,422       6,855  
Series 2002-HE1 Class M2
               
4.94%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    684       175  
Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-R10 Class M1
               
3.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,550       8,406  
Series 2003-IA1 Class M2
               
5.03%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,763       1,505  
Series 2003-AR3 Class M2
               
6.45%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,065       2,021  
Amortizing Residential Collateral Trust
Series 2002-BC1 Class M2
               
4.24%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    983       454  
Argent Securities, Inc.
Series 2003-W9 Class M2
               
4.86%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    16,736       15,303  
Aria CDO I (Jersey) Ltd.
Series 1A-3 Class B1U5
               
6.28%, 04/07/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)(f)
    53,600       53,581  
Asset Backed Funding Certificates
Series 2004-OPT2 Class M1
               
3.69%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    16,969       15,126  
Series 2003-AHL1 Class M1
               
3.99%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    6,322       5,964  
Series 2003-WMC1 Class M1
               
4.11%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,625       1,526  
Series 2004-OPT2 Class M2
               
4.14%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    11,676       9,600  
Series 2003-OPT1 Class M2
               
4.69%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    993       829  
Series 2004-HE1 Class M2
               
4.86%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,224       8,282  
Series 2004-HE1 M8
               
6.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    298       65  
Asset Backed Securities Corp. Home Equity
Series 2002-H3 Class M2
               
5.36%, 03/17/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,838       2,435  
Series 2003-HE1 Class M2
               
6.65%, 03/17/08 (a)(b)(d)
    11,098       10,925  
Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-HE6 Class M1
               
3.71%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,095       2,851  
Series 2003-2 Class M2
               
5.14%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,245       2,838  
CDC Mortgage Capital Trust
Series 2003-HE1 Class M1
               
4.49%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    12,810       11,532  
Centex Home Equity
Series 2003-B Class M1
               
3.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    15,555       14,414  
Series 2003-B Class M2
               
4.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,036       1,675  
Chase Funding Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed
Series 2001-3 Class 2M2
               
4.61%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    39       20  
Chec Loan Trust
Series 2004-2 Class M1
               
3.78%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    8,750       8,137  
CIT Marine Trust
Series 1999-A Class C1
               
6.25%, 11/15/19 (b)(d)(e)
    1,158       1,115  
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates
Series 2004-6 Class M2
               
3.79%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    12,916       10,889  
Series 2004-10 Class MV5
               
4.24%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    897       826  
Series 2002-6 Class M1
               
4.79%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    843       735  
Series 2002-6 Class M2
               
5.24%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    826       583  
Series 2003-2 Class M2
               
5.76%, 03/26/08 (a)(b)(d)
    79       72  
Series 2005-2N Class N
               
4.50%, 08/25/36 (c)(d)
    79       76  
Distribution Financial Services
Series 2001-1 Class D
               
7.73%, 11/15/22 (b)(d)
    8,250       7,675  
Finance America Mortgage Loan
Series 2004-3 Class M1
               
3.72%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    11,610       10,505  
Series 2004-1 Class M4
               
3.99%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,000       3,578  
First Alliance Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 1998-3 Class A4
               
3.61%, 03/20/08 (a)(b)(d)
    104       101  
First Franklin Mortgage Loan
Series 2003-FF3 Class M4
               
8.01%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    268       6  
Fremont Home Loan Trust
Series 2003-B Class M1
               
4.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    9,685       9,154  
Series 2004-A Class M2
               
4.86%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    691       616  
Series 2003-B Class M2
               
5.57%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,338       2,101  
Series 2003-A Class M2
               
5.72%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,182       988  
Galena CDO I (Cayman No. 1) Ltd.
Series I-A Class B1U7
               
5.11%, 07/11/08 (a)(d)(f)
    12,000       8,846  
Home Equity Asset Trust
Series 2004-8 Class M1
               
3.72%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    14,113       12,932  
Series 2003-3 Class M2
               
5.51%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    558       254  
Indymac Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2004-B Class M4
               
4.29%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    14,500       12,638  
Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2003-4 Class M2
               
4.89%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    7,022       6,162  
Series 2003-4 Class M3
               
5.29%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    76       46  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Series 2003-2 Class M3
               
6.51%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    388       319  
Mastr Asset Backed Securities
Series 2003-WMC2 Class M1
               
4.19%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    539       511  
Series 2003-OPT1 Class M2
               
5.91%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    12,500       12,207  
Series 2002-OPT1 Class M2
               
6.06%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    4,563       4,566  
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2003-WWC3 Class M3
               
5.61%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,021       951  
Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I
Series 2004-HE8 Class M1
               
3.78%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    10,000       9,820  
Series 2003-HE3 Class M1
               
3.82%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,403       8,301  
Series 2004-HE9 Class M4
               
4.14%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    15,000       12,735  
Series 2003-NC6 Class M1
               
4.34%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    13,918       12,846  
New Century Home Equity Loan Trust
Series 2004-3 Class M1
               
3.76%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    10,523       9,865  
Novastar Home Equity Loan
Series 2005-1 Class M4
               
3.82%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    8,000       6,611  
Series 2003-4 Class M1
               
3.85%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,903       9,025  
Series 2003-2 Class M1
               
3.89%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    8,896       8,608  
Series 2003-3 Class M1
               
3.89%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    16,036       14,587  
Series 2003-3 Class M2
               
4.79%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,894       2,464  
Series 2003-1 Class M2
               
5.14%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    2,692       1,723  
Ocwen Advance Receivables Backed Notes
Series 2006-1A
               
5.34%, 11/24/15 (b)(c)(d)
    30,000       27,750  
ODIN CDO I (Cayman Islands) Ltd.
Series 1A Class B1U5
               
6.01%, 04/11/08 (a)(c)(d)(f)
    20,000       19,950  
Option One Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2003-2 Class M1
               
3.79%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    3,601       3,259  
Series 2002-6 Class M2
               
5.69%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    35       28  
Series 2003-1 Class M2
               
6.06%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    80       40  
Option One Mortgage Securities Corp. NIM Trust
Series 2005-3A Class N1
               
5.44%, 08/25/35 (c)(d)
    1,287       29  
Park Place Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-MHQ1 Class M1
               
3.84%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    14,000       12,583  
Residential Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2004-KS2 Class M22
               
4.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,297       1,172  
Specialty Underwriting & Residential Finance
Series 2004-BC1 Class M1
               
3.65%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    8,949       8,320  
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust
Series 2003-BC7 Class M2
               
5.76%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,966       1,725  
USXL Funding LLC
Series 2006-1A Class A
               
5.38%, 04/15/14 (b)(c)(d)(e)
    26,817       25,218  
                 
Total Asset-Backed Obligations
(Cost $537,595)
    489,630  
         
                 
                 
 
 Mortgage-Backed Securities 50.1% of net assets
                 
 
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 40.4%
ABN Amro Mortgage Corp.
Series 2003-9 Class A2
               
4.50%, 08/25/18 (b)(d)
    3,981       4,027  
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-7 Class 2AX
               
0.27%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)(g)
    88,596       244  
Series 2007-1 Class 4A1
               
5.94%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    46,119       43,371  
American Home Mortgage Investment Trust
Series 2007-A Class 13A1
               
6.10%, 07/20/10 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    62,974       62,037  
Series 2005-3 Class 2A3
               
4.99%, 08/25/10 (a)(b)(d)
    25,000       25,005  
Banc of America Funding Corp.
Series 2006-A Class 3A1
               
5.88%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    68,868       61,923  
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-12 Class 1A1
               
6.67%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    455       456  
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust
Series 2006-1 Class 23A1
               
5.66%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,082       909  
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.
Series 2006-AR3 Class 2A4A
               
5.90%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    57,785       55,179  
Series 2006-AR5 Class 2A4A
               
6.46%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    8,583       7,912  
Citimortgage Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2006-A7 Class 1A12
               
6.00%, 12/25/36 (b)(d)
    33,778       34,221  
Series 2007-A2 Class 1A13
               
5.75%, 02/25/37 (b)(d)
    28,735       28,945  
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2005-51 Class 3AB1
               
3.32%, 03/20/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,113       1,103  
Series 2004-J7 Class 1A6
               
5.01%, 12/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,764       9,778  
Series 2007-HY3 Class 1A1
               
5.99%, 02/25/12 (a)(b)(d)
    35,365       32,486  
Series 2005-J1 Class 3A1
               
6.50%, 08/25/32 (b)(d)
    7,734       7,966  
Series 2003-21T1 Class A2
               
5.25%, 12/25/33 (b)
    953       966  
Series 2004-30CB Class 1A2
               
4.25%, 02/25/35 (b)(d)
    2,878       2,936  
Series 2005-1CB Class 1A1
               
5.00%, 03/25/35 (b)(d)
    10,457       10,314  
Series 2005-21CB Class A3
               
5.25%, 06/25/35 (b)(d)
    47,782       45,406  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Series 2005-75CB Class A3
               
5.50%, 01/25/36 (b)(d)
    3,475       3,510  
Series 2006-41 Class 2A14
               
6.00%, 01/25/37 (b)(d)
    43,169       43,749  
Series 2007-2CB Class 1A1
               
5.75%, 03/25/37 (b)
    27       28  
Series 2007-2CB Class 2A13
               
5.75%, 03/25/37 (b)(d)
    42       43  
Countrywide Home Loan
Series 2005-HYB2 Class 1A4
               
6.01%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,230       1,089  
Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates
Series 2006-2 Class 3A1
               
6.50%, 03/25/36 (b)(d)
    8,336       8,354  
Series 2006-6 Class 1A8
               
6.00%, 07/25/36 (b)(d)
    46,944       47,487  
Series 2006-7 Class DX
               
7.00%, 08/25/36 (b)(g)
    4,496       524  
Series 2007-2 Class 2A1
               
5.00%, 03/25/37 (b)(d)
    43,792       43,702  
Series 2007-3 Class AP
               
0.00%, 04/25/37 (b)(h)
    1,863       1,175  
Series 2007-3 Class 3A1
               
5.00%, 04/25/37 (b)(d)
    17,815       17,225  
CS First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp.
Series 2004-AR3 Class 3A1
               
6.59%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    5,599       5,623  
Series 2002-AR28 Class 1A2
               
7.13%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    219       218  
Series 2003-8 Class 3A3
               
5.50%, 04/25/33 (b)(d)
    8,468       8,111  
Series 2003-29 Class 1A1
               
6.50%, 12/25/33 (b)(d)
    3,123       3,190  
Series 2004-8 Class DX
               
6.00%, 12/25/34 (b)(g)
    2,871       325  
Series 2005-10 Class DX2
               
6.00%, 11/25/35 (b)(g)
    8,430       754  
Series 2005-12 Class 6A1
               
6.00%, 01/25/36 (b)
    313       305  
Deutsche Alternative Asset Securities, Inc.
Series 2006-AR5 Class 22A
               
5.50%, 10/25/21 (b)(d)
    17,232       16,294  
Series 2006-AR5 Class 23A
               
6.00%, 10/25/21 (b)(d)
    29,993       28,394  
Series 2005-6 Class 1A3
               
5.50%, 12/25/35 (b)(d)
    28,488       28,930  
Deutsche Mortgage Securities, Inc.
Series 2004-3 Class 1A7
               
3.75%, 05/27/09 (a)(b)(d)
    4,955       4,922  
Fifth Third Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2002-FTB1 Class 2A1
               
6.28%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    1,115       1,114  
Harborview Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2006-6 Class X1
               
4.83%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)(g)
    4,198       5  
Indymac Index Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-AR1 Class 2A1
               
5.71%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    53,307       48,443  
Series 2007-AR7 Class 2A1
               
5.81%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    57,027       51,814  
Series 2007-AR1 Class 3A1
               
5.99%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    121,513       112,869  
Series 2007-AR5 Class 2A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    117,063       107,114  
JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2007-A1 Class 2A1
               
5.91%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    105,147       98,802  
Series 2006-A1 Class 4A1
               
6.03%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    18,145       16,771  
Series 2006-A4 Class A1
               
5.95%, 09/14/09 (a)(b)(d)
    81,938       80,664  
Series 2006-A6 Class 2A1
               
5.50%, 12/31/09 (a)(b)(d)
    42,733       41,312  
Series 2006-S1 Class 1A16
               
6.00%, 03/25/36 (b)(d)
    20,539       20,899  
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust
Series 2007-A2 Class 3A3
               
5.86%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    6,165       6,040  
Lehman XS Trust
Series 2005-4 Class 2A1B
               
5.17%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)
    1,773       1,783  
Series 2007-5H Class 3A4
               
6.45%, 11/08/09 (a)(b)
    21,777       21,674  
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust
Series 2004-6 Class 5A1
               
4.71%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    550       559  
Series 2004-1 Class 4A2
               
4.89%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,438       1,441  
Series 2005-1 Class 5A1
               
6.95%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,303       1,145  
Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset
Series 2007-AF1 Class AV1
               
5.67%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    66,426       56,946  
Series 2007-AF1 Class 1AF6
               
6.00%, 05/30/37 (b)
    22,303       22,749  
MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc.
Series 2004-HB1 Class A3
               
7.00%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    3,639       3,618  
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I
Series 2003-HYB1 Class A2
               
5.36%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    2,185       2,135  
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2007-6XS Class 1A2S
               
5.50%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    27,966       28,462  
Series 2007-3XS Class 1A2
               
5.62%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    30,335       31,265  
Series 2006-1AR Class 3A
               
5.88%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    21,943       19,652  
Series 2007-11AR Class 1A1
               
6.29%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    19,279       19,702  
Series 2004-9 Class 2A
               
6.33%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    7,886       8,150  
Series 2005-2AR Class B1
               
3.64%, 03/25/08 (a)(b)(d)
    26,751       26,382  
Series 2006-2 Class 4A
               
6.00%, 05/08/09 (b)(d)
    4,543       4,534  
Series 2007-8XS Class A1
               
5.75%, 11/18/10 (a)(b)
    59,827       61,435  
Series 2006-7 Class 2A
               
6.00%, 06/25/21 (b)(d)
    21,624       22,587  
Series 2006-2 Class 6A
               
6.50%, 02/25/36 (b)(d)
    12,312       12,470  
Prime Mortgage Trust
Series 2005-3 Class A4
               
4.75%, 08/25/20 (b)
    501       499  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc.
Series 2004-QA3 Class NB21
               
4.48%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    4,063       4,098  
Series 2006-QA1 Class A21
               
5.96%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    63,302       58,180  
Series 2003-QS10 Class A13
               
4.25%, 05/25/33 (b)
    8,659       8,396  
Series 2005-QS7 Class A1
               
5.50%, 06/25/35 (b)
    12,156       12,177  
Series 2006-QS8 Class A1
               
6.00%, 08/25/36 (b)
    150,070       153,293  
Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc.
Series 2004-SL2 Class A1
               
6.50%, 10/25/16 (b)
    48       50  
Residential Asset Securitization Trust
Series 2003-A11 Class A8
               
4.25%, 11/25/33 (b)
    23,069       22,389  
Series 2005-A8CB Class A11
               
6.00%, 07/25/35 (b)
    2,451       2,422  
Series 2007-A1 Class A8
               
6.00%, 03/25/37 (b)
    19,098       19,338  
Residential Funding Mortgage Securities I
Series 2003-S7 Class A17
               
4.00%, 05/25/33 (b)
    430       405  
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust
Series 2005-20 Class 1A1
               
5.77%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    12,023       10,757  
Structured Asset Securities Corp.
Series 2003-40A Class 3A2
               
4.51%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    1,665       1,654  
Series 2003-24A Class 1A1
               
4.60%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    951       977  
Series 2006-RF3 Class 4A
               
5.66%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)
    8,358       8,476  
TBW Mortgage Backed Pass Through Certificates
Series 2006-1 Class DX
               
6.00%, 04/25/36 (b)
    4,607       379  
Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates
Series 2007-1 Class 2A1
               
6.00%, 01/25/22 (b)
    24,721       25,432  
Series 2005-7 Class 3CB
               
6.50%, 08/25/35 (b)(d)
    9,099       9,481  
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage
Series 2002-MS7 Class CB2
               
5.93%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)
    3,955       4,013  
Washington Mutual, Inc.
Series 2003-AR1 Class A6
               
5.63%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(d)
    678       677  
Wells Fargo Alternative Loan Trust
Series 2007-PA3 Class A
               
0.29%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(g)
    826,308       2,528  
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust
Series 2004-Z Class 2AI0
               
0.21%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(g)
    61,063       122  
                 
              1,977,415  
                 
 
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities 1.6%
ACT Depositor Corp.
Series 2005-RR Class A1FL
               
3.42%, 03/24/08 (a)(b)(d)
    9,999       7,002  
WAMU Commercial Mortgage Security
Series 2007-SL2 Class A1
               
5.43%, 03/01/08 (a)(b)(c)(d)
    43,545       42,492  
Series 2007-SL3 Class A1
               
6.11%, 03/01/08 (a)
    29,669       29,465  
                 
              78,959  
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 8.1%
Fannie Mae
6.68%, 03/01/08 (a)
    213       219  
6.77%, 03/01/08 (a)(d)
    259       265  
7.09%, 07/01/08 (a)(d)
    134       138  
6.00%, 09/01/08
    2       2  
6.89%, 09/01/08 (a)(d)
    239       243  
5.00%, 03/27/11 (d)
    12,675       1,463  
7.00%, 10/01/31 (d)
    115       118  
Fannie Mae TBA
5.00%, 01/07/12
    62,000       62,688  
5.50%, 03/17/12
    130,000       132,864  
4.00%, 09/19/12
    29,500       28,744  
6.00%, 03/18/23
    115,000       118,791  
Freddie Mac
6.77%, 03/01/08 (a)(d)
    415       422  
7.28%, 03/01/08 (a)(d)
    348       358  
6.00%, 05/01/08 (d)
    57       58  
7.23%, 09/01/08 (a)(d)
    129       131  
Freddie Mac TBA
6.00%, 12/02/10
    46,000       47,445  
                 
              393,949  
                 
Total Mortgage-Backed Securities
(Cost $2,525,886)
    2,450,323  
         
                 
                 
    Number
  Value
Security   of Shares   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Preferred Stock 1.5% of net assets
                 
Sovereign Real Estate Investment Trust (b)
    3,255       3,548  
WoodBourne Pass-Through Trust (b)(c)
    740,000       73,047  
                 
Total Preferred Stock
(Cost $78,798)
    76,595  
         
                 
                 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
 
 Short-Term Investments 11.4% of net assets
                 
 
Commercial Paper & Other Corporate Obligations 11.1%
Atlantis Two Funding Corp.
3.75%, 03/03/08
    85,000       85,000  
3.80%, 03/03/08
    15,000       15,000  
Cox Enterprises, Inc.
3.75%, 03/03/08
    75,000       75,000  
CVS Corp.
3.50%, 03/03/08
    10,000       10,000  
Dominion Resources, Inc.
3.47%, 03/04/08
    40,515       40,511  
 
 
 
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Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited) continued
 
                 
Security
  Face Amount
  Value
    Rate, Maturity Date   ($ x 1,000)   ($ x 1,000)
 
Kinder Morgan Energy
3.50%, 03/03/08
    93,700       93,700  
3.53%, 03/03/08
    22,000       22,000  
Kroger Co.
3.65%, 03/03/08
    102,500       102,500  
Rockies Express Pipeline
3.65%, 03/03/08
    22,000       22,000  
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
3.45%, 03/03/08
    75,000       75,000  
                 
              540,711  
                 
 
Repurchase Agreement 0.0%
Fixed Income Clearing Corp.
               
dated 02/29/08, due 03/03/08 at 2.76%, with a maturity value of $305 (fully collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities with a value of $316).
    305       305  
                 
 
U.S. Treasury Obligations 0.3%
U.S. Treasury Bills
2.24%, 04/24/08 (d)
    2,500       2,492  
2.06%, 05/08/08 (d)
    7,000       6,977  
2.02%, 05/29/08 (d)
    6,000       5,974  
                 
              15,443  
                 
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $556,343)
    556,459  
         
 
End of Investments.
 
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
At 02/29/08 the tax basis cost of the fund’s investments was $5,553,600, and the unrealized appreciation and depreciation were $22,440 and ($340,442), respectively, with a net unrealized depreciation of ($318,002).
 
(a) Variable-rate security.
(b) Callable security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $1,027,499 or 21.0% of net assets.
(d) All or a portion of this security is held as collateral for futures contract short sales and swap agreements
(e) Credit-enhanced security.
(f) Illiquid security. At the period end, the value of these amounted to $82,377 or 1.7% of net assets
(g) Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages or assets. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period.
(h) Principal only securities represent the right to receive the monthly principal payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. No payments of interest on the pool are passed through to the “principal only” holder.
 
                 
 
 Short Sales 1.2% of net assets
                 
 
U.S. Government Agency Mortgages 1.2%
Fannie Mae TBA
6.00%, 03/12/38
    8,500       8,684  
6.50%, 03/12/38
    49,000       50,784  
                 
Total Short Sales
(Proceeds $59,493)
    59,468  
         
 
End of Short Sale Positions.
 
In addition to the above, the fund held the following at02/29/08. All numbers are x 1,000 except number of futures contracts.
                 
        Unrealized
        Gains/
    Notional Amount
  (Losses)
    (USD)   (USD)
 
                 
                 
 
 Swap Agreements
                 
 
Interest Rate Swaps
Receive fixed rate payments of 4.00%, Pay variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, expires 03/19/10, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    250,910       6,325  
                 
Receive variable rate payments of 3 month LIBOR, Pay fixed rate payments of 5.00%, expires 03/19/18, Lehman Brothers, Inc.
    60,000       (2,614 )
                 
Total unrealized gains on swap agreements     3,711  
Net premium received/paid     (317 )
         
Swap Agreements, at fair value     3,394  
 
                         
    Number of
  Contract
  Unrealized
    Contracts   Value   Losses
 
 
 Futures Contracts
2 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    (631 )     135,616       (967 )
5 Years, Short, U.S. Treasury Note, expires 06/30/08
    (1,724 )     196,967       (2,712 )
                         
Net unrealized losses on futures     (3,679 )
 
 
 
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Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
 
As of February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers x 1,000 except NAV.
 
             
             
 
Assets
Investments, at value (cost $5,553,599)
        $5,235,598  
Cash
        1  
Receivables:
           
Investment sold short
        59,493  
Investments sold
        43,614  
Interest
        31,203  
Deposits with broker for swaps
        1,448  
Fund shares sold
        1,057  
Dividends
        332  
Unrealized gains on swap agreements
        6,325  
Prepaid expenses
  +     31  
     
     
Total assets
        5,379,102  
             
 
Liabilities
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $59,493)
        59,468  
Premium on swap agreements
        317  
Payables:
           
Investments bought
        389,919  
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        125  
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees
        50  
Fund shares redeemed
        24,562  
Distributions to shareholders
        7,025  
Due to brokers for futures
        2,405  
Unrealized losses on swap agreements
        2,614  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
  +     884  
     
     
Total liabilities
        487,369  
             
 
Net Assets
Total assets
        5,379,102  
Total liabilities
      487,369  
     
     
Net assets
        $4,891,733  
Net Assets by Source
           
Capital received from investors
        5,784,417  
Distribution in excess of net investment income
        (1,566 )
Net realized capital losses
        (573,174 )
Net unrealized capital losses
        (317,944 )
 
Net Asset Value (NAV) by Shares Class 
 
                       
            Shares
       
Share Class    Net Assets   ¸   Outstanding   =   NAV
 
Investor Shares
  $695,626       79,147         $8.79
Select Shares
  $4,196,107       477,467         $8.79
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Operations
For September 1, 2007 through February 29, 2008; unaudited. All numbers are x 1,000.
 
             
             
 
Investment Income
Interest
        $237,963  
Dividends
  +     2,766  
     
     
Total investment income
        240,729  
             
 
Net Realized Gains and Losses
Net realized losses on investments
        (295,169 )
Net realized losses on short sales
        (1,666 )
Net realized losses on futures contracts
        (81,948 )
Net realized losses on swap agreements
  +     (58,455 )
     
     
Net realized losses
        (437,238 )
             
 
Net Unrealized Gains and Losses
Net unrealized losses on investments
        (88,303 )
Net unrealized gains on short sales
        193  
Net unrealized losses on futures contracts
        (5,654 )
Net unrealized gains on swap agreements
  +     48,856  
     
     
Net unrealized losses
        (44,908 )
             
 
Expenses
Investment adviser and administrator fees
        12,184  
Transfer agent and shareholder service fees:
           
Investor Shares
        1,214  
Select Shares
        3,534  
Registration fees
        648  
Custodian fees
        207  
Portfolio accounting fees
        168  
Shareholder reports
        117  
Interest expense
        64  
Professional fees
        59  
Trustees’ fees
        34  
Other expenses
  +     46  
     
     
Total expenses
        18,275  
Custody credits
      35  
     
     
Net expenses
        18,240  
             
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
Total investment income
        240,729  
Net expenses
      18,240  
     
     
Net investment income
        222,489  
Net realized losses
        (437,238 )
Net unrealized losses
  +     (44,908 )
     
     
Decrease in net assets from operations
        ($259,657 )
 
 
 
 
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Statement of
Changes in Net Assets
For the current and prior report periods. All numbers are x 1,000.
Figures for the current period are unaudited.
 
             
             
 
Operations
             
        9/1/07-02/29/08   9/1/06-08/31/07
Net investment income
      $222,489   $604,729
Net realized losses
      (437,238)    (74,251) 
Net unrealized losses
  +   (44,908)    (259,514) 
     
     
Increase (Decrease) in net assets from operations
      (259,657)    270,964
             
 
Distributions to shareholders
Distribution from net investment income
           
Investor Shares
      26,584   58,154
Select Shares
  +   198,311   549,141
     
     
Total distributions from net investment income
      $224,895   $607,295
                                     
                                     
 
Transactions in Fund Shares
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     VALUE     SHARES     VALUE  
                                     
                                     
Shares Sold
Investor Shares
        10,979       $102,454       111,827       $1,082,026  
Select Shares
  +     87,525       817,011       1,141,775       11,048,039  
     
     
Total shares sold
        98,504       $919,465       1,253,602       $12,130,065  
                                     
                                     
Shares Reinvested
Investor Shares
        2,329       $21,339       5,155       $49,725  
Select Shares
  +     13,981       128,283       44,244       426,649  
     
     
Total shares reinvested
        16,310       $149,622       49,399       $476,374  
                                     
                                     
Shares Redeemed
Investor Shares
        (55,809     ($511,529     (86,989     ($839,721
Select Shares
  +     (638,982     (5,877,782     (928,409     (8,938,667
     
     
Total shares redeemed
        (694,791     ($6,389,311     (1,015,398     ($9,778,388
                                     
Net transactions in fund shares
        (579,977     ($5,320,224     287,603       $2,828,051  
                                     
                                     
 
Shares Outstanding and Net Assets
                                     
        9/1/07-2/29/08     9/1/06-8/31/07  
        SHARES     NET ASSETS     SHARES     NET ASSETS  
Beginning of period
        1,136,591       $10,696,509       848,988       $8,204,789  
Total increase (decrease) 
  +     (579,977     (5,804,776     287,603       2,491,720  
     
     
End of period
        556,614       $4,891,733       1,136,591       $10,696,509  
     
     
                                     
Distribution in excess of net investment income /Net investment income not yet distributed
                ($1,566             $711  
 
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited
 
 
1. Business Structure of the Fund
 
Schwab YieldPlus Fund is a series of Schwab Investments (the “trust”), a no-load, open-end management investment company. The company is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The list below shows all the funds in the trust including the fund discussed in this report, which is highlighted:
 
     
 
Schwab Investments (organized October 26, 1990)
Schwab YieldPlus Fund
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fund
Schwab Premier Income Fund
Schwab Total Bond Market Fund
Schwab GNMA Fund
Schwab Inflation Protected Fund
  Schwab 1000 Index Fund
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fund
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fund
Schwab Global Real Estate Fund
     
 
The Fund offers two share classes: Investor Shares and Select Shares. Shares of each class represent interests in the same portfolio, but each class has different expenses and investment minimums.
 
Shares are bought and sold at net asset value, or NAV, which is the price for all outstanding shares. Each share has a par value of 1/1,000 of a cent, and the trustees may authorize the issuance of as many shares as necessary.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies:
 
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies the fund used in the preparation of financial statements. The accounting policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
(a) Security Valuation:
 
The fund values the securities in its portfolios every business day. The fund uses the following policies to value various types of securities:
 
Bonds and notes: valued at halfway between the most recent bid and asked quotes or, if such quotes are unavailable, at prices for securities of comparable maturity, credit quality and type. Valuations for bonds and notes are provided by an independent bond-pricing service.
 
Securities for which no quoted value is available: valued at fair value, as determined in good faith by the fund’s investment adviser using guidelines adopted by the fund’s Board of Trustees. In the determination of a fair valuation the guidelines include, but are not limited, to the use of analytical data, business conditions, recent trades, general and/or specific market trends and any emergency or significant events that would have a material impact on the value of the security.
 
Futures: open contracts are valued at their settlement prices as of the close of their exchanges. When the fund closes out a futures position, it calculates the difference between the value of the position at the beginning and at the end, and records a realized gain or loss accordingly.
 
Swap agreements: swaps may be valued based on a model that constructs curves, such as swap yield curves, based on market data, and that uses the curves to calculate prices. Or swaps may be valued based on dealer quotes.
 
Short-term securities (60 days or less to maturity): valued at amortized cost.
 
Mutual Funds: Valued at their respective net asset values as determined by those funds in accordance with the 1940 Act.
 
(b) Portfolio Investments:
 
Futures Contract: The fund may invest in futures contracts. Futures contracts involve certain risks because they can be very sensitive to market movements.
 
One risk is that the price of a futures contract may not move in perfect correlation with the price of the underlying securities. Another risk is that, at certain times, it may be impossible for the fund to close out a position in a futures contract, due to the difference in trading hours or to market conditions that may reduce the liquidity for a futures contract or its underlying securities.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
Because futures carry inherent risks, the fund must give the broker a deposit of cash and/or securities (the “initial margin”) whenever it enters into the futures contract. The amount of the deposit may vary from one contract to another, but it is generally a percentage of the contract amount.
 
Futures are traded publicly on exchanges, and their market value changes daily. The fund records the change in market value of futures, and also the change in the amount of margin deposit required (“due to/from broker”).
 
Swap Agreements: The fund may enter into swap agreements. In an interest rate swap, the fund and a counterparty agree to swap payments that are based on two different rates. The counterparty is typically a large financial institution, and the terms of the swap are specified in advance. For example, the fund may agree that for six months it will pay the counterparty the equivalent of the interest on a given amount invested at LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate). In exchange, the counterparty might agree to pay the fund the equivalent of the same amount invested in a certain bond index during this same six months period.
 
The Credit Swap or Credit Default Swap is a bilateral financial contract in which one counterparty (the Protection Buyer) pays a periodic fee, typically expressed in basis points on the notional amount, in return for a Contingent Payment by the Protection Seller following a Credit Event of a Reference Entity. The definitions of a Credit Event and the settlement mechanism used to determine the Contingent Payment are flexible and determined by negotiation between the counterparties at the inception of the transaction.
 
Swap agreements carry certain risks. Because the net gains or losses stemming from a swap agreement depend on the movements of one rate relative to another, the fund could experience unanticipated losses if one or both rates failed to behave as expected. The fund also could lose money if a counterparty failed to honor the terms of a swap agreement.
 
TBA: The fund may enter into “TBA” (to be announced) purchase commitments to purchase securities for a fixed price at a future date, typically not exceeding 45 days. TBAs may be considered securities in themselves, and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines prior to settlement date.
 
Mortgage Dollar Roll: The fund may enter into mortgage dollar roll transactions. In these transactions, the fund sells mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously agrees to buy back, on a given date in the future, securities of a similar type, coupon rate and maturity. Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the security sold short by the fund may decline below the repurchase price of similar securities.
 
Short Sale: The fund may also sell securities short (sell securities they do not own). When it does so, the fund also places assets worth at least 100% of the value of the short securities into segregated accounts as collateral. If the market value of the short securities subsequently falls, the fund can realize a gain by closing the position. However, if the value rises, the fund typically would have to add to their collateral or close out their short position at a loss. The potential for losses associated with short positions is much greater than the original value of the securities sold short and exceed amounts recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
 
If the fund sells securities short, it records the proceeds received as an asset and the obligation to buy back the securities as a liability. At the time a short sale is initiated, the asset and the liability are of equal value and effectively cancel each other out. Subsequently, the fund values the liability side of the transaction according to the market price of the securities sold short, and values the asset side according to the value of the proceeds. When the fund closes out a short position (buys the security), it records as a realized gain or loss. Interest accrued on securities sold short is recorded as an expense on the fund’s records.
 
Repurchase Agreement: The fund may enter into repurchase agreements. In a repurchase agreement, the fund buys a security from another party (usually a financial institution) with the agreement that it be sold back in the future. The date, price and other conditions are all specified when the agreement is created.
 
The fund’s repurchase agreements will be fully collateralized by U.S. government securities or by U.S. government agency. All collateral is held by the fund’s custodian (or, with tri-party agreements, the agent’s bank) and is monitored daily to ensure that its market value is at least equal to the repurchase price under the agreement.
 
Delayed-delivery: The fund may buy securities on a delayed-delivery basis. In these transactions, the fund agrees to buy a security for a stated price, with settlement generally occurring within two weeks. If the security’s value falls before settlement occurs, the fund could end up paying more for the security than its market value at the time of settlement. The fund sets aside sufficient securities as collateral for those securities bought on a delayed-delivery basis.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
Securities Lending: The fund may loan securities to certain brokers, dealers and other financial institutions that pay the fund negotiated fees. The fund receives cash, letters of credit or U.S. Government securities as collateral on these loans. All of the cash collateral received is reinvested in high quality, short-term investments. The value of the collateral must be at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities as of the first day of the loan, and at least 100% each day thereafter.
 
(c) Security Transactions:
 
Security transactions are recorded as of the date the order to buy or sell the security is executed. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are based on the identified costs of the securities involved. Gains and losses from paydowns on mortgage and asset backed securities are recorded as adjustments to interest income.
 
(d) Investment Income:
 
Interest income is recorded as it accrues. If the fund buys a debt security at a discount (that is, for less than its face value) or a premium (more than face value), it amortizes the discount or premium from the current date up to maturity. The fund then increases (in the case of discounts) or reduces (in the case of premiums) the income it records from the security. If the security is callable (meaning that the issuer has the option to pay it off before its maturity date), then the fund amortizes the premium to the security’s call date and price, rather than the maturity date and price.
 
(e) Expenses:
 
Expenses that are specific to a fund or a class within the trust are charged directly to that fund or class. Expenses that are common to all funds within the trust generally are allocated among the fund in proportion to their average daily net assets.
 
For funds offering multiple share classes, net investment income, other than class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains or losses, are allocated daily to each class in proportion to its average daily net assets.
 
(f) Distributions to Shareholders:
 
The fund declares dividends every day it is open for business. These dividends, which are equal to a fund’s net investment income for that day, are paid out to shareholders once a month. The fund may make distributions from any net realized capital gains once a year.
 
(g) Custody Credit:
 
The fund has an arrangement with its custodian bank under which the fund receives a credit for its uninvested cash balance to offset its custody fees and accounting fees. The credit amounts (if any) are disclosed in the Statement of Operations as a reduction to the fund’s operating expenses.
 
(h) Accounting Estimates:
 
The accounting policies described in this report conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Notwithstanding this, shareholders should understand that in order to follow these principles, fund management has to make estimates and assumptions that affect the information reported in the financial statements. It’s possible that once the results are known, they may turn out to be different from these estimates.
 
The fund maintains its own account for purposes of holding assets and accounting, and is considered a separate entity for tax purposes. Within its account, the fund also may keep certain assets in segregated accounts, as required by securities law.
 
(i) Federal Income Taxes:
 
The fund intends to meet federal income and excise tax requirements for regulated investment companies. Accordingly, the fund distributes substantially all of its net investment income and realized net capital gains (if any) to its shareholders each year. As long as the fund meets the tax requirements, it is not required to pay federal income tax.
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
 
(j) Indemnification:
 
Under the fund’s organizational documents, the officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business the fund enters into contracts with their vendors and others that provide general indemnifications. The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the funds. However, based on experience, the fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
 
(k) New Accounting Standards:
 
Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation (FIN) No. 48 — Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of SFAS No. 109, was issued in July 2006 and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. This Interpretation provides new requirements for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure in the financial statements of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return when there is uncertainty about whether that tax position will ultimately be sustained. As of February 29, 2008, management has reviewed the tax positions for open tax years (August 31, 2004, through August 31, 2007), and determined that no provision for income tax is required in the funds’ financial statements.
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. As of February 29, 2008, management does not believe the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will impact the financial statement amounts; however, additional disclosures may be required about the inputs used to develop the measurements and the effects of certain of the measurements on changes in net assets for the period.
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (CSIM or the investment adviser), a wholly owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation, serves as each fund’s investment adviser and administrator pursuant to an Investment Advisory and Administration Agreement (Advisory Agreement) between it and the trust.
 
For its advisory and administrative services to the fund, the investment adviser is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on the fund’s average daily net assets described as follows:
 
         
Average daily net assets
   
 
First $500 million
    0.35%  
Over $500 million
    0.30%  
 
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”), an affiliate of the investment adviser and is the trust’s shareholder services agent and transfer agent.
 
For its transfer agent and shareholder services, Schwab is entitled to receive an annual fee payable monthly based on the fund’s average daily net assets described as follows:
 
                 
   
Transfer Agent Fees
 
Shareholder Service Fees
 
Investor Shares
    0.05%       0.20%  
Select Shares
    0.05%       0.05%  
 
 
 
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Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
3.  Affiliates and Affiliated Transactions (continued):
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
The fund may engage in certain transactions involving affiliates. As of February 29, 2008, the percentages of Schwab YieldPlus Fund shares owned by other Schwab Funds are:
 
         
 
Target 2010 Fund
    0% *
Target 2020 Fund
    0% *
Target 2030 Fund
    0% *
Target 2040 Fund
    0% *
Retirement Income Fund
    0.4%  
 
Less than 0.1%
 
The fund may make direct transactions with certain other Schwab Funds when practical. When one fund is seeking to sell a security that another is seeking to buy, an interfund transaction can allow both funds to benefit by reducing transaction costs. This practice is limited to funds that share the same investment adviser, trustees and officers. As of February 29, 2008, the fund’s total security transactions with other Schwab Funds was $253,835.
 
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, the fund may enter into interfund borrowing and lending transactions within the Schwab Funds. All loans are for temporary or emergency purposes only. The interest rate charged on the loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. The interfund lending facility is subject to the oversight and periodic review of the Board of Trustees of the Schwab Funds. There was no interfund borrowing or lending activity for any fund during the period.
 
Trustees
 
Trustees may include people who are officers and/ or directors of the investment adviser or Schwab. Federal securities law limit the percentage of such “interested persons” who may serve on a trust’s board, and the trust was in compliance with these limitations throughout the report period. The trust did not pay any of these persons for their service as trustees, but it did pay non-interested persons (independent trustees), as noted in each fund’s Statement of Operations.
 
4.  Borrowing from Banks:
 
The fund may borrow money from banks and custodians. The fund may obtain temporary bank loans through the trust to which they belong, to use for meeting shareholder redemptions or for extraordinary or emergency purposes. The Schwab Funds have custodian overdraft facilities and uncommitted line of credit arrangements of $150 million and $100 million with State Street Corporation, and Bank of America, N.A., respectively. The fund pays interest on the amounts it borrows at rates that are negotiated periodically. There were no borrowings from the line of credit for the fund during the period. However, the fund utilized its overdraft facility and incurred interest expense, which is disclosed in the Statement of Operations.
 
5.  Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
For the period ended February 29, 2008, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term obligations and securities sold short) were as follows:
 
                         
    Purchases of Long-Term
       
    U.S. Government
  Purchases of other
  Total Purchases of
   
Securities Transactions
 
Long-Term Securities
 
Long-Term Securities
 
      3,069,906       165,543       3,235,449  
                         
                         
    Sales/Maturities of
       
    Long-Term
       
    U.S. Government
  Sales/Maturities of
  Total Sales/Maturities of
   
Securities Transactions
 
other Long-Term Securities
 
Long-Term Securities
 
      3,235,603       4,979,058       8,214,661  
 
 
 
 
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 Schwab YieldPlus Fund
 

 
Financial Notes, unaudited (continued)
 
6.  Federal Income Taxes:
(All dollar amounts are x 1,000)
 
As of August 31, 2007, the fund had the following capital loss carry forwards available to offset net capital gains before the expiration dates:
 
         
Expire
   
 
2009
    $—  
2010
    287  
2011
    47,204  
2012
    7,223  
2013
    7,728  
2014
     
2015
    8,207  
         
      $70,649  
         
 
For tax purposes, capital loss carry forwards that may be used to offset future realized capital gains. Also for tax purposes, realized capital losses, occurring after October 31, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of following fiscal year. As of August 31, 2007, capital losses utilized and capital losses deferred for the fund are as follows:
 
         
 
Deferred capital losses
    $62,060  
Capital losses utilized
     
 
 
7. Contingencies:
 
In December 2003, Enron Corp. brought an Adversary Proceeding in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing against numerous financial entities, including Schwab YieldPlus Fund. The Adversary Proceeding alleges that the proceeds of certain sales transactions in Enron commercial paper should be treated as early redemptions and returned to the Enron bankruptcy estate. Enron seeks the avoidance of a sale of commercial paper by the Schwab YieldPlus Fund in the amount of $9,087,260, plus interest in the amount of approximately $1,260,000.
 
On June 15, 2005, the bankruptcy court denied the financial entities’ motion to dismiss. Schwab YieldPlus Fund together with other financial institutions are currently seeking to appeal the decision.
 
It is not possible at this time to predict whether the litigation will have any material adverse effect on the fund.
 
 
8. Other:
 
After the close of the reporting period, a number of class action lawsuits were filed relating to the YieldPlus Fund. The Charles Schwab Corporation, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and certain current and former officers and trustees who are interested persons of the trust were named as defendants in each of the actions. The trust and the fund were named as defendants in two of the actions and certain current and former trustees of the trust who are not interested persons of the trust were named as defendants in one of the actions.
 
 
 
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Trustees and Officers
 
The tables below give information as of February 29, 2008, about the trustees and officers for Schwab Investments, which includes the fund covered in this report. The “Fund Complex” includes the Charles Schwab Family of Funds, Schwab Capital Trust, Schwab Investments, Schwab Annuity Portfolios, Laudus Trust, and Laudus Institutional Trust. As of February 29, 2008, the Fund Complex included 73 funds.
 
The address for all trustees and officers is 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104. You can find more information about the trustees and officers in the Statement of Additional Information, which is available free by calling 1-800-435-4000.
 
                 
Independent Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Mariann Byerwalter
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman of JDN Corporate Advisory LLC.     73     Board 1–Director, Redwood Trust, Inc.
Board 2–Director, PMI Group, Inc.
 
John F. Cogan
1947
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Fellow: The Hoover Institution at Stanford University; Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research; Professor of Public Policy, Stanford University     62     Board 1–Director, Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Board 2–Director, Monaco Coach Corporation

Board 3–Director, Venture Lending and Leasing, Inc.
 
William A. Hasler
1941
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Dean Emeritus, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. Until February 2004, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Aphton Corp. (bio-pharmaceuticals).     73     Board 1–Director, Mission West Properties
Board 2–Director, TOUSA
Board 3–Director, Harris-Stratex Networks
Board 4–Director, Genitope Corp.
Board 5– Director, Ditech Networks
Board 6–Director, Rubicon Limited
 
Gerald B. Smith
1950
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2000.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Smith Graham & Co.(investment advisors).     62     Board 1–Board of Cooper Industries
Board 2–Chairman of the Audit Committee of Oneok Partners LP
 
Donald R. Stephens
1938
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Managing Partner, D. R. Stephens & Company (investments).     62     None.
 
Joseph H. Wender
1944
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  Senior Managing Director, Chairman of the Finance Committee, GSC Group; General Partner, Goldman Sachs & Co., until June 2005.     62     Board 1–Board Member and Chairman of the Audit Committee, Isis Pharmaceuticals
 
 
 
 
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Independent Trustees continued
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served1)   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
Michael W. Wilsey
1943
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Wilsey Bennett, Inc. (real estate investment and management, and other investments).     62     None.
 
 
                 
Interested Trustees
 
Name, Year of Birth,
      Number of
   
and Position(s) with
      Portfolios in
   
the trust; (Terms of
      Fund Complex
   
office, and length of
  Principal Occupations
  Overseen by
   
Time Served )   During the Past Five Years   the Trustee   Other Directorships
 
                 
Charles R. Schwab2
1937
Chairman and Trustee
(Chairman and Trustee of Schwab Investments since 1989.)
  Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director, The Charles Schwab Corporation, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and Director, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, N.A.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Schwab (SIS) Holdings Inc. I, Schwab International Holdings, Inc.; Chief Executive Officer and Director, Schwab Holdings, Inc. Through June 2007, Director, U.S. Trust Company, N.A., U.S. Trust Company of New York. Until May 2003, Co-Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Corporation.     62     None.
 
Walt Bettinger2
1960
Trustee
(Trustee of Schwab Investments since 2008.)
  President and Chief Operating Officer, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Charles Schwab Corporation; Director, Charles Schwab Bank; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, The Charles Schwab Corporation; Executive Vice President and President – Schwab Investor Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Chairman and President, Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc.; President and Chief Executive Officer, The Charles Schwab Trust Company, Director, Charles Schwab Bank, N.A., Schwab Retirement Plan Services, and Schwab Retirement Technologies.     62     None.
 
 
 
 
 
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Officers of the Trust
 
Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
     
Randall W. Merk
1954
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2007.)
  Executive Vice President and President, Investment Management Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (2002 – present); President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (2007-present); Director, Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited and Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc. From September 2002 to July 2004, Chief Executive Officer and President, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. and Executive Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
George Pereira
1964
Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Chief Financial Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; Director, Charles Schwab Worldwide Funds, plc and Charles Schwab Asset Management (Ireland) Limited. Through June 2007, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust; Chief Financial Officer, Mutual Fund Division, UST Advisors, Inc. From December 1999 to November 2004, Sr. Vice President, Financial Reporting, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.
 
Kimon Daifotis
1959
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Fixed Income, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Jeffrey Mortimer
1963
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2004.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer-Equities, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Prior to 2004, Vice President and Sr. Portfolio Manager, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Randall Fillmore
1960
Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2002.)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.; Chief Compliance Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Through June 2007, Chief Compliance Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc., and Excelsior Funds Trust. From 2002 to 2003, Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
 
Koji E. Felton
1959
Secretary and Chief Legal Officer
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 1998.)
  Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.; Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Through June 2007, Chief Legal Officer, Excelsior Funds Inc., Excelsior Tax-Exempt Funds, Inc. and Excelsior Funds Trust.
 
Catherine MacGregor
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust; since 2006, Chief Counsel, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until July 2005, Senior Associate, Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP.
 
Cathy Sabo
1964
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2005.)
  Vice President-Compliance, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until 2004, Vice President, Client, Sales & Services Controls, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
 
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Officers of the Trust continued
 
Name, Year of Birth, and Position(s)
   
with the trust; (Terms of office, and
   
length of Time Served3)   Principal Occupations During the Past Five Years
 
Michael Haydel
1970
Vice President
(Officer of Schwab Investments since 2006.)
  Vice President, Asset Management Client Services, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; Vice President and AML Officer, Laudus Trust and Laudus Institutional Trust. Until March 2004, Director Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
 
 
 
1  Trustees remain in office until they resign, retire or are removed by shareholder vote. The Schwab Funds retirement policy requires that independent trustees elected after January 1, 2000 retire at age 72 or after 20 years of service as a trustee, whichever comes first. Independent trustees elected prior to January 1, 2000 will retire on the following schedule: Messrs. Stephens and Wilsey will retire on December 31, 2010.
 
2  In addition to their employment with the investment advisor and the distributor, Messrs. Schwab and Bettinger also own stock of The Charles Schwab Corporation. Mr. Schwab and Mr. Bettinger are Interested Trustees because they are employees of Schwab and/or the advisor.
 
3  The President, Treasurer and Secretary hold office until their respective successors are chosen and qualified or until he or she sooner dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified. Each other officer serves at the pleasure of the Board.
 
 
 
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Glossary
 
agency discount notes Notes issued by federal agencies—known as Government Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs—at a discount to their value at maturity. An agency discount note is a short-term investment offering a high degree of credit quality.
 
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) A federal income tax designed to limit the extent to which high-income taxpayers (including individuals, estates, trusts and corporations) can benefit from certain deductions and exemptions. For example, some types of income that are exempt from regular federal income tax are not exempt from the AMT.
 
asset allocation The practice of dividing a portfolio among different asset classes, with each asset class assigned a particular percentage.
 
asset-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of assets such as credit card debt.
 
asset class A group of securities with similar structure and basic characteristics. Stocks, bonds and cash are the three main examples of asset classes.
 
average rate The average rate of interest paid annually by the fixed-income securities in a fund or portfolio.
 
beta A historical measure of an investment’s volatility relative to a market index (usually the S&P 500®). The index is defined as having a beta of 1.00. Investments with a beta higher than 1.00 have been more volatile than the index; those with a beta of less than 1.00 have been less volatile.
 
bond A security representing a loan from the investor to the issuer. A bond typically pays interest at a fixed rate (the “coupon rate”) until a specified date (the “maturity date”), at which time the issuer returns the money borrowed (“principal” or “face value”) to the bondholder. Because of their structure, bonds are sometimes called “fixed income securities” or “debt securities.”
 
An individual bond is subject to the credit risk of the issuer. Changes in interest rates can affect a bond’s market value prior to call or maturity. There is no guarantee that a bond’s yield to call or maturity will provide a positive return over the rate of inflation.
 
bond fund A bond fund is subject to the same credit, interest rate, and inflation risks as bonds. In addition, a bond fund incurs ongoing fees and expenses. A bond fund’s net asset value will fluctuate with the price of the underlying bonds and the portfolio turnover activity; return of principal is not guaranteed.
 
call An early repayment of a bond’s principal by the issuer, usually done because the issuer is able to refinance its bond debt at a lower rate.
 
call protection A term used in reference to a bond that cannot be called by the issuer before maturity, or at least for many years from the present date. A bond that offers call protection can more reliably be expected to provide a given yield over a given number of years than a bond that could be called (assuming both bonds are of the same credit quality).
 
capital gain, capital loss The difference between the amount paid for an investment and its value at a later time. If the investment has been sold, the capital gain or loss is considered a realized gain or loss. If the investment is still held, the gain or loss is still “on paper” and is considered unrealized.
 
certificate of participation A municipal bond that is repaid from an annual budget appropriation rather than being backed by the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
coupon, coupon rate The annual rate of interest paid until maturity by the issuer of a debt security.
 
credit-enhanced securities Securities that are backed by the credit of an entity other than the issuer (such as a financial institution). Credit enhancements, which can equal up to 100% of the security’s value, are designed to help lower the risk of default on a security and may also make the security more liquid.
 
credit quality The capacity of an issuer to make its interest and principal payments. See chart below.
 
credit risk The risk that a bond issuer may be unable to pay interest or principal to its bondholders.
 
discount rate The implied rate on a debt security that does not pay interest but is bought at a discount and redeemed at face value when it matures.
 
dividend Money from earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a given amount per share.
 
duration A measure of a bond’s sensitivity to interest rates. Calculations of duration generally take into account the investment’s yield, interest payments, maturity date and call features. Like maturity, duration is expressed in years, but is more accurate than maturity in determining the effect of interest rate movements on a bond investment’s price. The duration of a portfolio equals the market value weighted average of the duration of the bonds held in the portfolio.

Credit Ratings
 
Most major bond issuers arrange with a recognized independent rating organization, such as Standard & Poor’s (S&P) or Moody’s Investors Service, to rate the creditworthiness of their bonds. The spectrum of these ratings is divided into two major categories: investment grade and below investment grade (sometimes called “junk bonds”). Bonds rated below investment grade range from those that are considered to have some vulnerability to default to those that appear on the brink of default or are in default.
 
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expense ratio The amount that is taken from a mutual fund’s assets each year to cover the fund’s operating expenses. An expense ratio of 0.50% means that a fund’s expenses amount to half of one percent of its average net assets a year.
 
general obligation bonds Municipal bonds that are secured by the issuer’s full faith and credit, which typically is backed by the power of the issuer to levy taxes.
 
interest Payments to bondholders (usually made twice a year) as compensation for loaning the bond principal to the issuer.
 
interest rate risk The risk that a bond’s value will fluctuate if market interest rates change or are expected to change. Bond prices tend to move in the opposite direction of interest rates: when interest rates rise, bond prices tend to fall.
 
liquidity-enhanced security A security that when tendered is paid from funds advanced by an entity other than the issuer (such as a large financial institution). Liquidity enhancements are often used on variable-rate securities where the portfolio manager has an option to tender the securities prior to their final maturity.
 
market risk Those elements of risk that are common to all securities in an asset class, and therefore cannot be significantly reduced by diversification within the asset class. Also known as “systemic risk.”
 
maturity The date a bond is scheduled to be “retired” and its principal amount returned to the bond holders. Maturity of Investments will generally be determined using the portfolio securities’ final maturity dates. However, for certain securities, maturity will be determined using the securities’ effective maturity date. Except as discussed below, the effective maturity date for a security subject to a put or demand feature is the demand date, unless the security is a variable-rate or floating-rate security. If it is a variable-rate security, its effective maturity date is the earlier of its demand date or next interest rate change date. For variable-rate securities not subject to a put or demand feature and floating-rate securities, the effective maturity date is the next interest rate change date. The effective maturity of mortgage-backed and certain other asset-backed securities are determined on an “expected life” basis by the investment adviser. Additional information relating to maturity is contained in the Schwab Bond Funds’ Statement of additional Information.
 
mortgage-backed securities Bond or other debt securities that represent ownership in a pool of mortgage loans.
 
muni, municipal bonds, municipal securities Debt securities issued by a state, its counties, municipalities, authorities and other subdivisions, or the territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia, including their subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and corporations. These securities may be issued to obtain money for various public purposes, including the construction of a wide range of public facilities such as airports, bridges, highways, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, public utilities, schools, streets, and water and sewer works.
 
net asset value (NAV) The value of one share of a mutual fund. NAV is calculated by taking the fund’s total assets, subtracting liabilities, and dividing by the number of shares outstanding.
 
outstanding shares, shares outstanding When speaking of a company or mutual fund, indicates all shares currently held by investors.
 
prepayment risk The risk that a mortgage-backed security may be paid off early, typically because interest rates have fallen and the homeowners who hold the underlying mortgages have refinanced those mortgages at lower rates. In this type of situation, the investor who held the mortgage-backed security will usually have to settle for a lower rate when reinvesting the principal. 
 
restricted securities Securities that are subject to contractual restrictions on resale. These securities are often purchased in private placement transactions.
 
revenue bonds Municipal bonds that are issued to finance public works projects and are secured by revenue generated by the project (such as water and sewer fees) rather than the full faith and credit of the issuer.
 
section 4(2)/144A securities Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold only to qualified institutional buyers under Securities Act Rule 144A.
 
taxable-equivalent yield The yield an investor would need to get from a taxable investment in order to match the yield paid by a given tax-exempt investment, once the effect of all applicable taxes is taken into account. For example, if your tax rate were 25%, a tax-exempt investment paying 4.5% would have a taxable-equivalent yield for you of 6.0% (4.5% ¸ [1 – 0.25%] = 6.0%).
 
total return The percentage that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the fund assuming dividends and distributions were reinvested.
 
weighted average For mutual funds, an average that gives the same weight to each security as the security represents in the fund’s portfolio.
 
weighted average maturity For mutual funds, the maturity of all the debt securities in its portfolio, calculated as a weighted average. As a rule, the longer a fund’s weighted average maturity, the greater its interest rate risk. Money funds are required to maintain a weighted average maturity of no more than 90 days.
 
yield The income paid out by an investment, expressed as a percentage of the investment’s market value.
 
yield to maturity The annualized rate of return a bondholder could expect if the bond were held to maturity. In addition to interest payments, yield to maturity also factors in any difference between a bond’s current price and its principal amount, or face value.
 
 
 
 
 
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Schwab Funds® offers you an extensive family of mutual funds, each one based on a clearly defined investment approach and using disciplined management strategies. The list at right shows all Schwab Funds.
 
Whether you are an experienced investor or just starting out, Schwab Funds can help you achieve your financial goals. An investor should consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information can be found in the fund’s prospectus. Please call 1-800-435-4000 for a prospectus and brochure for any Schwab Fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest. This report must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
 
Proxy Voting Policies, Procedures and Results
 
A description of the proxy voting policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies on behalf of the funds is available without charge, upon request, by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds, the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by contacting Schwab Funds at 1-800-435-4000.
 
Information regarding how a fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available, without charge, by visiting Schwab’s website at www.schwab.com/schwabfunds or the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
The Schwab Funds Family®
 
Stock Funds
Schwab Premier Equity Fundtm
Schwab Core Equity Fundtm
Schwab Dividend Equity Fundtm
Schwab Large-Cap Growth Fundtm
Schwab Small-Cap Equity Fundtm
Schwab Hedged Equity Fundtm
Schwab Financial Services Fundtm
Schwab Health Care Fundtm
Schwab Fundamental US Large Company Index Fundtm
Schwab Fundamental US Small-Mid Company Index Fundtm
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index Fundtm
Schwab Fundamental International Small-Mid Company Index Fundtm
Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Index Fundtm
Schwab Global Real Estate Fundtm
Schwab Institutional Select® S&P 500 Fund
Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund
Schwab 1000 Index® Fund
Schwab Small-Cap Index Fund®
Schwab Total Stock Market Index Fund®
Schwab International Index Fund®
 
Asset Allocation Funds
Schwab Viewpoints Fundtm
Schwab MarketTrack All Equity Portfoliotm
Schwab MarketTrack Growth Portfoliotm
Schwab MarketTrack Balanced Portfoliotm
Schwab MarketTrack Conservative Portfoliotm
Schwab Target 2010 Fund
Schwab Target 2015 Fund
Schwab Target 2020 Fund
Schwab Target 2025 Fund
Schwab Target 2030 Fund
Schwab Target 2035 Fund
Schwab Target 2040 Fund
Schwab Retirement Income Fund
 
Bond Funds
Schwab YieldPlus Fund®
Schwab Short-Term Bond Market Fundtm
Schwab® Premier Income Fund
Schwab Total Bond Market Fundtm
Schwab GNMA Fundtm
Schwab Inflation Protected Fundtm
Schwab Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
Schwab Tax-Free Bond Fundtm
Schwab California Tax-Free YieldPlus Fundtm
Schwab California Tax-Free Bond Fundtm
 
Schwab Money Funds
Schwab offers an array of money market funds that seek high current income consistent with safety and liquidity.1 Choose from taxable or tax-advantaged alternatives. Many can be linked to your eligible Schwab account to “sweep” cash balances automatically, subject to availability, when you’re between investments. Or, for your larger cash reserves, choose one of our Value Advantage Investments®.
 
 
1  Investments in money market funds are neither insured nor guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency and, although they seek to preserve the value of your investment at $1 per share, it is possible to lose money


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(CHARLES SCHWAB LOGO)
 
Investment Adviser
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Funds
Schwab Funds®
P.O. Box 3812, Englewood, CO 80155–3812
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors
unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
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Item 2: Code of Ethics.
Not applicable to this semi-annual report.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable to this semi-annual report.
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable to this semi-annual report.
Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6: Schedule of Investments.
Except as noted below, the schedules of investments are included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

 


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Item 7: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Not applicable.
Item 11: Controls and Procedures.
(a)   Based on their evaluation of Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date, Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer, Randall W. Merk and Registrant’s Principal Financial Officer, George Pereira, have concluded that Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are: (i) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately communicated to Registrant’s officers to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures required in this report; (ii) reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner; and (iii) are effective in achieving the goals described in (i) and (ii) above.
 
(b)   During the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report, there have been no changes in Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that the above officers believe to have materially affected, or to be reasonably likely to materially affect, Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12: Exhibits.
(a)   (1) Code of ethics — not applicable to this semi-annual report.
  (2)   Separate certifications for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act, are attached.
 
  (3)   Not applicable.
(b)   A certification for Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act, is attached. This certification is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form N-CSR with the Commission.

 


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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Schwab Investments
         
By:
  /s/ Randall W. Merk    
 
 
 
Randall W. Merk
Chief Executive Officer
   
 
       
Date:
  04/21/2008    
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
         
By:
  /s/ Randall W. Merk    
 
 
 
Randall W. Merk
Chief Executive Officer
   
 
       
Date:
  04/21/2008    
         
By:
  /s/ George Pereira    
 
 
 
George Pereira
Principal Financial Officer
   
 
       
Date:
  04/21/2008