Your U.S. Investing Education Center
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.
Fixed Income
Mid-Year Muni Bond Outlook
In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.
Company Earnings
Firms with Stock Portfolios
More companies, particularly in tech, are buying shares in other companies. What's behind this strategy, and what should investors know when they invest?
Markets and Economy
Schwab Market Perspective
Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
International
Global Equity Outlook
Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
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.
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.
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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