Investing Strategies
Today's Options Market Update
by Nathan Peterson
January 26, 2021
Stocks relatively muted around mid-day as earnings reports roll in.
by Nathan Peterson
January 26, 2021
Stocks relatively muted around mid-day as earnings reports roll in.
Considering Bank Loans? Three Key Considerations
by Collin Martin
January 26, 2021
Bank loans aren’t right for everyone, but they have some advantages worth considering.
by Collin Martin
January 26, 2021
Bank loans aren’t right for everyone, but they have some advantages worth considering.
Looking to the Futures
by Chris Waterbury
January 25, 2021
Gasoline and crude oil prices traded higher yesterday after Iraq announced crude oil production cuts.
by Chris Waterbury
January 25, 2021
Gasoline and crude oil prices traded higher yesterday after Iraq announced crude oil production cuts.
An Investors’ Guide to the 2021 Elections
by Jeffrey Kleintop
January 19, 2021
Joe Biden takes the Presidential oath of office this week in the U.S., marking the end of a long U.S. political contest; a year of political challenges is just getting started overseas.
by Jeffrey Kleintop
January 19, 2021
Joe Biden takes the Presidential oath of office this week in the U.S., marking the end of a long U.S. political contest; a year of political challenges is just getting started overseas.
Why Longer-Term Treasury Yields Are Rising
by Kathy Jones
January 15, 2021
In many ways, it appears that the market is disconnected from the current state of the economy and politics.
by Kathy Jones
January 15, 2021
In many ways, it appears that the market is disconnected from the current state of the economy and politics.
Schwab Market Perspective: A Narrow Path Up
by Liz Ann Sonders, Jeffrey Kleintop, Kathy Jones
January 15, 2021
U.S. stocks have continued to climb amid optimism about a vaccine-led economic recovery, but bad news could easily throw markets off track.
by Liz Ann Sonders, Jeffrey Kleintop, Kathy Jones
January 15, 2021
U.S. stocks have continued to climb amid optimism about a vaccine-led economic recovery, but bad news could easily throw markets off track.
Why Investors Should Consider Taxable Municipal Bonds
by Cooper Howard
January 14, 2021
Taxable municipal bonds can offer higher yields without excessive additional credit risk.
by Cooper Howard
January 14, 2021
Taxable municipal bonds can offer higher yields without excessive additional credit risk.
Schwab Sector Views: New Era in Washington
by David Kastner
January 14, 2021
The Democratic Party sweep changes the stakes for several sectors.
by David Kastner
January 14, 2021
The Democratic Party sweep changes the stakes for several sectors.
Schwab Sector Insights: A View on 11 Equity Sectors
by David Kastner
January 14, 2021
What we expect to see over the next three to six months.
by David Kastner
January 14, 2021
What we expect to see over the next three to six months.
LIBOR’s Slow Phase-Out Continues
by Collin Martin
January 06, 2021
LIBOR is still being retired, just a little later than initially expected. Here’s what you should know.
by Collin Martin
January 06, 2021
LIBOR is still being retired, just a little later than initially expected. Here’s what you should know.
6 Financial Planning Tips for New Parents
December 31, 2020
Raising a child is expensive. Here’s how to set financial goals for your child’s milestones while keeping your retirement savings on track.
December 31, 2020
Raising a child is expensive. Here’s how to set financial goals for your child’s milestones while keeping your retirement savings on track.
How to Save Money with Tax-Gain Harvesting
by Hayden Adams
December 22, 2020
Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.
by Hayden Adams
December 22, 2020
Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.
Top Five Global Investment Risks In 2021
by Jeffrey Kleintop
December 21, 2020
Risk is often the result of a very high degree of confidence among market participants in one specific outcome.
by Jeffrey Kleintop
December 21, 2020
Risk is often the result of a very high degree of confidence among market participants in one specific outcome.
Innovations in Indexing—How the Schwab 1000 Tracks the Market
December 18, 2020
For nearly 30 years, the Schwab 1000 Index® has captured the growth of America’s largest companies, placing Schwab at the forefront of indexing.
December 18, 2020
For nearly 30 years, the Schwab 1000 Index® has captured the growth of America’s largest companies, placing Schwab at the forefront of indexing.
2021 Financial Planning Outlook: 3 Trends and Implications
by Rob Williams
December 18, 2020
Here’s what you should know about financial planning and wealth management trends in 2021.
by Rob Williams
December 18, 2020
Here’s what you should know about financial planning and wealth management trends in 2021.
The Song Remains the Same: Fed Keeps Rates/Balance Sheet Steady
by Liz Ann Sonders
December 16, 2020
The Federal Reserve acted as expected; making no changes to policy, but updated its economic projections with a slightly rosier GDP and unemployment outlook.
by Liz Ann Sonders
December 16, 2020
The Federal Reserve acted as expected; making no changes to policy, but updated its economic projections with a slightly rosier GDP and unemployment outlook.
Schwab Sector Views: Could 2021 Be Normal?
by David Kastner
December 10, 2020
After the tumult of 2020, the economy may regain its footing next year.
by David Kastner
December 10, 2020
After the tumult of 2020, the economy may regain its footing next year.
Understanding Municipal Revenue Bonds
by Cooper Howard
December 10, 2020
Revenue bonds account for nearly two-thirds of all investment-grade municipal bonds outstanding, but they tend to get less attention than general obligation bonds. Here’s what investors should know.
by Cooper Howard
December 10, 2020
Revenue bonds account for nearly two-thirds of all investment-grade municipal bonds outstanding, but they tend to get less attention than general obligation bonds. Here’s what investors should know.
Understanding General Obligation Municipal Bonds
by Cooper Howard
December 08, 2020
Here’s what to look for when considering general obligation muni bonds.
by Cooper Howard
December 08, 2020
Here’s what to look for when considering general obligation muni bonds.
A Vaccine: The Best 2020 Holiday Gift
by Jeffrey Kleintop
December 07, 2020
The planned vaccine rollout is good news that has lifted the stock markets around the world. But the reality of the rollout faces risks that could extend the time frame for mass immunizations.
by Jeffrey Kleintop
December 07, 2020
The planned vaccine rollout is good news that has lifted the stock markets around the world. But the reality of the rollout faces risks that could extend the time frame for mass immunizations.