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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.
Understanding the U.S. market
Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.
Futures
Looking to the Futures
The first half of 2026 is behind us and as we take our first steps into the second half, we look back to how futures performed.
Markets and Economy
What Is Deflation?
Deflation is a broad drop in prices that can slow consumer spending, hurt corporate profits, and reduce economic growth. Learn what causes it and how it can impact markets.
Markets and Economy
U.S. Insights in 2 Minutes
What's ahead for the U.S. stock market and economy in the second half of 2026? SCFR's Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders shares her insights.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Margin
Margin Interest Explained
Even if traders don't intend to use margin, there are actions that can trigger margin interest. Here are tips for understanding and reducing the potential of a margin loan.
Stocks
STAX Trends: Millennial Bulls
The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ tracks client activity to gauge sentiment. Younger generations closed the sentiment gap in May, becoming more bullish as indexes hit highs.
Stocks
What Is the P/E Ratio?
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. Learn how to use this valuation tool, and why it's best paired with other metrics.
Stocks
What are Securities?
Equity securities and debt securities are common investment vehicles. Here's how securities work and how to use them in your portfolio.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
Stocks
Managing Stock Concentration
A hot run for a handful of stocks can be boon to your portfolio—but also lead to overconcentration. Here's what to know about managing stock concentration risk.
Market Volatility
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.
International
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.
Investments
Capital Market Expectations
Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
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