Investing Strategies
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Investing Strategies
Schwab Market Update: Closing
Investors saw past stronger-than-expected jobs numbers and focused on chances for a better economy in the coming year.


Today's Options Market Update
Nonfarm Payrolls beats analyst expectations with 199,000 jobs created in November while unemployment dipped to 3.7%, quickly sending Treasury yields higher as stocks dipped.

Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are higher, despite an uptick in yields, as investors prepare for several potential catalysts next week.

Schwab Market Update: Opening
Nonfarm Payrolls beats analyst expectations with 199,000 jobs created in November while unemployment dipped to 3.7%, quickly sending Treasury yields higher as stocks dipped.

Looking to the Futures
Energy and Agriculture Increase, Metals Shrink
Investing Strategies

How to Plan a Smart Trade
Find out why you should have a trade plan—and the five elements that may help you put it to work successfully.

2024 Corporate Bond Outlook
Overall, we expect corporate bonds to deliver positive returns in 2024, but we remain cautious about the potential for a downturn in the economy to have a negative impact on lower-rated bonds.

Market Snapshot
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
Investing Strategies

Gamma Scalping
Gamma scalping—also called delta-neutral trading—is an options strategy designed to help traders navigate pricing volatility.

How Investors Put Market Cap to Work
Market cap is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.

Saving and Investment Gifts
Looking for a gift with the potential to keep on giving? Learn more about saving and investment gifts like stock shares and tuition contributions.
Investing Strategies

How Investors Put Market Cap to Work
Market cap is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.

4 Weak Spots in the Market
Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.

Trading Bearish Patterns
Bearish trends can become a concern during a slower economy. Learn how to spot patterns and potentially profit from them.
Investing Strategies

50 Years of Innovation
Since its founding in 1973, Charles Schwab has helped pioneer market access, lower fees, financial literacy, and more. Here's an up-to-the-minute guide to our initiatives and offerings.

Are Earnings Estimates Useful?
Companies often beat their stock earnings estimates. What gives—and how are traders to respond?

4 Weak Spots in the Market
Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.
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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.