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Investing Strategies

Insights and information on investing and more from Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.

Investing Strategies

3 Graduation Gift Ideas

Schwab strategists share three ways to help improve the financial standing of your recent grad.

May 23, 2025

Today's Options Market Update

Fresh tariff threats from President Trump against Apple's iPhone and imports from Europe sent stocks and yields down ahead of the long weekend. Nvidia, GDP, and PCE loom next week.

May 23, 2025

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are on track for weekly losses, as rising longer-term Treasury yields and a resurrection of tariff threats incentivize traders to move some investment dollars to the sidelines.

May 23, 2025

Tariff Threats Hit Market

Fresh tariff threats from President Trump against Apple's iPhone and imports from Europe sent stocks and yields down ahead of the long weekend. Nvidia, GDP, and PCE loom next week.

May 23, 2025

Looking to the Futures

Bonds tumbled as investors considered the tax bill that passed the House on Wednesday.

May 23, 2025

Investing Strategies

Understanding MBS Investing

Residential mortgage-backed securities, or MBS, are a big part of the securitized investment market. Here's what to know about MBS investing.

May 22, 2025

A Fresh Approach to Key Data

A host of data influences the market, including jobs and GDP. Learn how savvy investors decipher their meaning and what they watch for beneath the surface.

May 22, 2025

Using Chart Divergences

When technical indicators and price changes that normally correlate instead move apart, known as chart divergences, it can be a signal to potentially adjust a trading strategy.

May 20, 2025

Investing Strategies

Muni Below Par? What to Know

Discounted municipal bonds could expose you to unexpected taxes. Here's what to know before you buy.

May 20, 2025

Perspective: Tariff Effect

Stocks have rebounded since the White House delayed steep tariffs that were announced in early April, but trade policy remains a potential driver of volatility.

May 16, 2025

7 Good Ideas for New Investors

There are many roads to financial well-being. Every person's path will be different, but those who enjoy uncommon success share some common ideas.

May 16, 2025

Investing Strategies

Bitcoin Treasury Companies

Many companies are adding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to their treasury holdings, changing their fundamentals and giving investors new ways to gain crypto exposure.

May 15, 2025

Building an All-ETF Portfolio

An index ETF-only portfolio can be a straightforward yet flexible investment solution. We discuss three different approaches to building one.

May 13, 2025

Q1 Retail Earnings

While Q1 retail earnings results are expected to be good, analysts will be watching for indications about tariff management for the rest of the year.

May 13, 2025

Investing Strategies

What is the Sunk Cost Fallacy?

The desire to get your money's worth can lead you in some potentially harmful directions.

May 12, 2025

What Are Meme Coins?

Meme coins are a type of cryptocurrency, but they're typically created out of novelty rather than an investment.

May 08, 2025

Introducing the Wheel Strategy

The options wheel strategy involves selling cash-secured puts, and if they're assigned, writing covered calls on the stock, which might be repeatable. Here are three things to know.

May 06, 2025

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone.  Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market or economic conditions.