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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
Are Utilities Still Defensive?
Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?
Futures
Looking to the Futures
Japanese Yen (/6J) Futures rose as speculation mounts that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may tighten monetary policy
Markets and Economy
Transports Slow, Role Unclear
Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?
US
Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb
After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Options
Zeroing In on 0DTE Options
Explore the popularity of 0DTE options trading. With increased volume comes tighter spreads but beware of market volatility. Learn about the potential risks and rewards.
Margin
How Portfolio Margin Works
Portfolio margin is available to qualified Schwab clients who have a margin account and meet the requirements. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and the risks involved.
Trading
Trading the VIX
Some traders use products tied to the VIX to hedge their portfolios against market declines or speculate on shifts in volatility. But trading the VIX carries significant risk.
Options
Put Ratio Options Spreads Intro
Discover how traders may use put ratio options spreads to pursue specific financial objectives, as well as the strategy's advantages and risks.
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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