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Investing Strategies

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

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil erased its early morning gains on Thursday as optimism surrounding a potential peace deal with Iran sent prices lower.

May 22, 2026 • Jacob Baker

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Investing in IPOs at Schwab

This step-by-step guide walks through the IPO investing process from start to finish, covering everything from reviewing the prospectus to submitting a conditional offer.

May 21, 2026

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Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are modestly lower around midday as rising bond yields and oil prices shift foster cautious investor sentiment.

May 21, 2026

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Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

May 21, 2026

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Bitcoin Sellers Net Profitable

Bitcoin's bear market rally just flipped long-term and short-term positions net profitable. Clearing resistance ahead will depend partly on how investors react to this threshold.

May 21, 2026

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Helping College Grads Invest

Looking for a meaningful college graduation present? Consider opening up the world of investing.

May 21, 2026

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Crude, Yields Hit Stocks

Rising crude and yields brought early pressure and results from Nvidia and Walmart had little impact. Nvidia impressed but Walmart's guidance didn't. Housing data topped consensus.

May 21, 2026

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What to Expect With Warsh

As Kevin Warsh takes over as Federal Reserve chair with his own goals, he may face challenges even beyond rate policy, from inflation to independence to a bulbous balance sheet.

May 18, 2026

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What Is the P/E Ratio?

The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. Learn how to use this valuation tool, and why it's best paired with other metrics.

May 06, 2026

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Sunday Night Futures Watch

Though Sunday night stock futures trading can spook investors as the market reacts to weekend developments, they don't always carry through to Monday's day session.

April 23, 2026

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Iran: Relief vs. Resolution

While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.

April 10, 2026

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What Is Preferred Stock?

For those considering investing in preferred stocks, it's critical to understand the benefits, characteristics, and risks.

April 10, 2026

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Iran: Relief vs. Resolution

While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.

April 10, 2026

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STAX Generational Trends

Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.

April 08, 2026

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STAX Generational Trends

Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.

April 08, 2026

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Tokenization: What to Know

U.S. markets are moving toward tokenization—the trading of assets on blockchains. Investors should understand tokenization, including the potential risks and benefits.

April 07, 2026

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Adding Crypto? 2 Approaches

Interested in adding cryptocurrencies to your portfolio? Here are two approaches to consider.

April 06, 2026

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Insights & Education are provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here 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 conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.