Schwab ETF OneSource(TM) Welcomes Deutsche Asset Management and John Hancock Investments to Largest Commission-Free ETF Program; Adds 14 New Commission-Free ETFs

Charles Schwab announced today it is adding two new providers – Deutsche Asset Management and John Hancock Investments – and 14 new ETFs to Schwab ETF OneSource™, the program that offers investors and advisors the most commission-free¹ ETFs anywhere in the industry. With this latest expansion, the program is broadening investor access in several high-demand categories, including strategic beta and currency-hedged ETFs.

Launched in February 2013, Schwab ETF OneSource is approaching its three-year anniversary. With the new additions announced today, Schwab ETF OneSource now allows investors and advisors to buy and sell 226 ETFs covering 66 Morningstar Categories with $0 online commissions, no enrollment requirements and no early redemption fees – key differentiators for investors comparing Schwab ETF OneSource to other commission-free ETF offerings.

Deutsche Asset Management and John Hancock Investments are the 15^th and 16^th providers to join Schwab ETF OneSource, adding to a roster of existing industry leaders that include: ALPS, Direxion, ETF Securities, Global X Funds, Guggenheim Investments, IndexIQ, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, PIMCO, PowerShares, ProShares, State Street SPDR® ETFs, United States Commodity Funds LLC, WisdomTree and Charles Schwab Investment Management.

John Hancock Investments is adding six strategic beta ETFs to the program, all of which launched in September 2015. Deutsche Bank is also adding six funds, five currency-hedged ETFs and one fixed income ETF. Existing provider Guggenheim Investments will also be adding two ETFs, both in the fixed income category. All 14 new ETFs will be available on Schwab ETF OneSource beginning today.

The new funds added to Schwab ETF OneSource include:

“We’re so pleased how Schwab ETF OneSource has been embraced by investors and providers in our first three years,” said Heather Fischer, Vice President of ETF Platform Management at Charles Schwab. “Our steady and continued growth allows us to provide investors with more choice, and today’s news is a good example of that. As interest and demand for ETFs in categories such as currency-hedging and strategic beta continues, we’re able to broaden access to more of those funds commission-free.”

As of September 30, 2015, Schwab ETF OneSource has $44 billion in assets under management and year-to-date flows into ETFs in the program are $9 billion.

A complete list of Schwab ETF OneSource ETFs is available here.

About Schwab ETF OneSource

Schwab ETF OneSource offers investors and advisors access to the most commission-free ETFs anywhere in the industry. Commission-free online trading is available to individual investors at Schwab, to approximately 7,000 independent investment advisors who use Schwab’s custodial services and through Schwab retirement accounts that permit trading of ETFs.

Schwab offers a range of resources to help clients choose ETFs that fit their investment needs, including the Schwab ETF Select List™, tutorials, education, research and tools available via Schwab’s online ETF center and live events at local Schwab branches.

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¹ Conditions Apply: Trades in ETFs available through Schwab ETF OneSource™ (including Schwab ETFs™) are available without commissions when placed online in a Schwab account. Service charges apply for trade orders placed through a broker ($25) or by automated phone ($5). An exchange processing fee applies to sell transactions. Certain types of Schwab ETF OneSource transactions are not eligible for the commission waiver, such as short sells and buys to cover (not including Schwab ETFs). Schwab reserves the right to change the ETFs we make available without commissions. All ETFs are subject to management fees and expenses. Please see Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for additional information.

DISCLOSURES:

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Deutsche X-trackers ETFs ("ETFs") are managed by DBX Advisors LLC (the "Adviser"), and distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (“ALPS”). The Adviser is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, and is not affiliated with ALPS. Deutsche X-trackers ETFs are not FDIC insured and there is no bank guarantee and they may lose value. MSCI and MSCI Index are service marks of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and have been licensed for use by DBX. The ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI Inc. nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the ETFs.

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