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Investing Strategies

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

What Are Box Spreads?

A box spread options strategy can be a useful cash management tool when executed correctly, potentially helping traders lend or borrow money synthetically via the options market.

November 20, 2025 • Joe Mazzola

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ETNs: The Facts and the Risks

Exchange-traded notes (ETNs) may have a similar sounding name, but ETNs are not the same as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and they carry some important risks for investors.

November 20, 2025

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Put Ratio Options Spreads Intro

Discover how traders may use put ratio options spreads to pursue specific financial objectives, as well as the strategy's advantages and risks.

November 20, 2025

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Today's Options Market Update

All the major indices have dropped into negative territory around midday following a strong open as robust earnings from AI-darling Nvidia fails to fuel bullish sentiment.

November 20, 2025

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Stocks Up on Nvidia, Jobs Data

The September jobs report, delayed by the shutdown, showed higher jobs growth of 119,000 while unemployment ticked up. Nvidia and Walmart earnings both impressed.

November 20, 2025

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Looking to the Futures

S&P Futures Pull Back on Fed News and AI Spending. Nvidia Beats Earnings.

November 20, 2025

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Investors were sent on a roller-coaster rise this week, driven by continued selling pressure in the tech/AI space and relatively hawkish Fed speak around the potential for a December rate cut.

November 14, 2025

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The Case for International

After years of underperformance, foreign investments are now outperforming their U.S. counterparts. Here are three reasons why they likely deserve a place in most investors' portfolios.

November 14, 2025

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Weekly Trader's Outlook

Investors were sent on a roller-coaster rise this week, driven by continued selling pressure in the tech/AI space and relatively hawkish Fed speak around the potential for a December rate cut.

November 14, 2025

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Cryptocurrency Donations

Donating cryptocurrency offers potential tax benefits but also comes with unique considerations that can complicate the process.

November 14, 2025

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Responding to Market Chaos

Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.

November 14, 2025

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Responding to Market Chaos

Volatility has investors questioning the future of U.S. stocks. Three Schwab finance professionals discuss how to evaluate your portfolio in the face of market ups and downs.

November 14, 2025

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thinkorswim® Heat Map How-To

The Heat Map feature on thinkorswim® desktop can help traders identify recently outperforming sectors and companies driving that momentum. Learn how to use the Heat Map.

November 14, 2025

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Is Your Fund Drifting?

Over time, mutual funds can stray from their stated objectives and no longer serve the same purpose within your portfolio. Here's how to tell if your fund is off course.

November 14, 2025

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Q3 2025 Retail Earnings

Consumers are in a sour mood over inflation and jobs as major retailers prepare to report earnings and offer their outlooks for the holiday shopping period.

November 13, 2025

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Where To Hold Your Cash

Consider ease of access, insurance, and yield when deciding where to hold your cash.

November 07, 2025

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Fed Governors in Spotlight

We often hear about the Fed chair, but who are the governors at the Fed and what is their role? Recent events have raised the profile of other Fed interest rate voters.

November 06, 2025

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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.