Summary: In 2009, SCHB became one of the first 4 ETFs introduced by Charles Schwab, a major player in the discount investment industry since the 1970s.SCHB will serve admirably as a core holding for the total U.S. stock market. However, I examine whether the special techniques used in its index offer significant benefits over competitors. In the conclusion, I wrap up with my view as to whether SCHB is a solid buy at this time. I do much more than just articles at Hoya Capital Income Builder: Members get access to model portfolios, regular updates, a chat room, and more