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Investing Strategies

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

What Is Private Equity?

Offering diversification benefits as well as the potential for higher returns, private equity is now an intriguing option for more investors.

March 05, 2026 • Ken Pennington

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Today's Options Market Update

Investors are leaning more “risk off” today as escalating tension around Iran is pushing oil prices and the Volatility Index higher.

March 05, 2026

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Stocks Down on Crude

Crude jumped as war raged in the Middle East, putting fresh pressure on stocks. Broadcom results impressed and today's jobs data was encouraging ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls.

March 05, 2026

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Looking to the Futures

Tensions continue in the Strait of Hormuz

March 05, 2026

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Fire Below Indexes

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

March 04, 2026

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Fire Below Indexes

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

March 04, 2026

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What Are Target Date Funds?

Target date funds automatically adjust investments over time. Learn how they work and what to consider when using them for retirement.

March 03, 2026

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Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

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Emerging Markets' AI Glow-Up

Forget oil and copper—today’s "Emerging Markets" are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history.

February 27, 2026

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Gold and Stocks vs. Inflation

While the S&P 500 has won over five decades, gold has dominated during periods of extreme inflation and geopolitical turmoil. Conditions and time horizon matter.

February 26, 2026

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Magnificent Seven Stumble

Magnificent Seven stocks stumbled after Q4 earnings, continuing a trend and hurting the broad market. Reasons are varied and not likely ending soon, so investor focus is shifting.

February 24, 2026

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What Can Drive Ether's Price?

Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin, and its purpose and drivers are different than bitcoin's. Learn more about the factors that can affect ether performance.

February 24, 2026

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Welcome to the Multiverse

Cryptocurrencies offer the opportunity to build additional economic layers on top of the global economy.

February 20, 2026

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Weekly Stock Options

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.

February 18, 2026

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Weekly Stock Options

Learn how weekly stock options can potentially help option traders adjust their exposure during market events like earnings releases or economic announcements.

February 18, 2026

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Investing in Your 20s

One of the most important things you can do in your 20s is to develop good financial habits. Here's how to get started.

February 18, 2026

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OTM and ITM Vertical Spreads

Learn how in-the-money or out-of-the-money options can influence risk, reward, liquidity, and time decay when trading vertical spreads.

February 12, 2026

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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 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.