Investments

Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs. 

Bonds vs. Bond Funds: Which is Right for You?

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds versus bond funds.

Stocks, Yields Muted After Flat PPI Inflation Data

Headline July Producer Price Index data hit was flat, while core PPI rose 0.2%, below expectations. Data that feeds into the Fed's favored inflation monitor rose, however.

The Large Trader Rule: What Clients Need to Know

The Large Trader Rule requires traders whose transactions hit certain thresholds to register with the SEC and meet ongoing compliance requirements. Here's how to remain compliant.

Equity Diversification in an Era of Concentration

Tech and AI are driving a greater share of global equity market returns and earnings growth, raising concentration risks and the need for broader diversification.

The Way You Make Me Feel: Sentiment's Message

Investors remain cautious despite bullish positioning, as rotations curb speculation while record margin debt and high equity allocations raise longer-term risks.

Spot and Stick to Trends with ADX and RSI

Used together, the Average Directional Index and Relative Strength Index can help traders assess a stock's trend, how strong it is, and whether it may be overbought or oversold.

Basics of Single-Stock ETFs: Leveraged and Inverse

Single-stock ETFs offer leveraged or inverse exposure to a single company. These funds pose unique risks and aren't for everyone. Here are a few basics.

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Navigating the Global Earnings Boom

The global earnings boom may support stocks, but concentration risks remain. Investors should consider diversifying beyond a narrow group of AI beneficiaries.

Great Moderation Era: Drift(ing) Away

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.