Market Volatility

How AI Is Casting a Shadow

Bitcoin continued to dip, Schwab clients bought chip names, and the CPI popped higher but not by enough to impact rate-hike predictions.

June 12, 2026

Market Volatility

Options Spreads and Volatility

Bid/ask options spreads widen during volatile markets as market makers adapt how they manage trades amid increased uncertainty.

March 30, 2026

Bitcoin Volatility Shrinks

Bitcoin is now less volatile than some Magnificent 7 stocks, but it's still capable of steep, prolonged declines.

March 25, 2026

Stock Market's Ups and Downs

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

March 18, 2026

Market Volatility

What's the VVIX?

The Cboe VVIX Index reflects the level of uncertainty about future market volatility. Learn how it can help gauge market sentiment and inform strategy decisions in VIX options.

January 15, 2026

What Is a Recession?

Understand how a recession is defined and how to avoid common investment mistakes during recession-driven stock market downturns.

December 17, 2025

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

Market Volatility

Robo-Advisors Counter Emotions

Trading with your emotions during times of market volatility? Explore whether a robo-advisor may be able to help.

August 21, 2025

Investing in a Bear Market

Bear markets are part of a normal market cycle. Understanding their basics and history can help investors make strategic investment decisions when bear markets occur.

August 06, 2025

Consumer Sentiment: Does It Matter?

University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is a so-called "soft" report, not reflecting "hard" data like GDP or CPI. It moved markets recently, so how much attention should investors pay?

April 30, 2025

Market Volatility

Market Correction: What Is It?

What does a "correction" mean, what's likely to happen next, and what can investors do now?

March 14, 2025

Equity Awards in a Down Market

Some equity compensation plans have protections built in to help you weather market downturns. If you're concerned about market volatility, here are a few strategies to consider.

January 10, 2025

Panic Is Not a Strategy

Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.

September 16, 2024

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