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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.
Markets and Economy
How to Read the Beige Book
Effectively reading the Federal Reserve's Beige Book can help investors spot economic, industry, and consumer trends that could potentially impact investment portfolios.
Markets and Economy
Fed Cuts Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve lowered its policy interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected. However, dissenting votes may cloud the path forward.
Cryptocurrency
Understanding Solana ETPs
Trading of solana ETPs started October 28, 2025, but investors should proceed with caution.
US
Better Days (for Earnings)
Still-healthy demand and disciplined cost control are central themes for earnings, which continue to suggest a mostly resilient economy in light of government data darkness.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Stocks
Mega-Cap Concentration Risks
Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?
Investments
Round Lots Regulatory Changes
New regulations will impact how bid, ask, and last sizes display on Schwab platforms starting Nov. 3, 2025. The updates will take effect automatically—no client action is required.
Options
Charting: Unbalanced Butterfly
A guide to using unbalanced butterflies for traders who have a strong directional bias but want to generate income and ensure they have defined risk.
Options
A Guide to Covered Strangles
Learn how covered strangles can potentially help traders earn extra income from options and manage their stock positions during periods of sideways trading.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
Stocks
Mega-Cap Concentration Risks
Mega-cap concentration in the S&P 500 index recently reached its highest level in more than 35 years. Is your portfolio prepared for the related concentration risks?
Asset Allocation
How Investors Use Market Cap
Market capitalization is a key guidepost for anyone building a portfolio. Here's what to know.
Stocks
How to Use Equity Risk Premium
The equity risk premium can help traders gauge market sentiment, measure stock market valuations, and compare the risk-reward trade-off in asset classes.
International
Why International Stocks
Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
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