Investments

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

STAX Generational Trends: Millennials Turn Bullish

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.

Crude, Chips Deliver Early Tailwind Ahead of CPI

Wall Street rose early on support from falling crude oil and another gain for the chip sector after Monday's slight rebound. CPI data looms tomorrow, and yields remain elevated.

Global Equity Mid-Year Outlook 2026

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.

Chip Stocks Plunge, Putting Wall Street on Defense

The roaring chip sector fell sharply Friday, pushing down the entire market in a bruising session. The impetus was rate worries after solid jobs data, along with Broadcom guidance.

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: Taxable Fixed Income

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

2026 Mid-Year Outlook: U.S. Stocks and Economy

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

Consumer, Crypto Concerns Don't Halt New Highs

Stocks continue to forge new highs but face potential headwinds amid seasonal challenges, a narrow equity risk premium, and falling consumer confidence.

Warsh Settles In as Yields Hit Historic High

Kevin Warsh officially takes the reins at the Federal Reserve, facing challenges ahead as yields surge. Elsewhere bitcoin battles resistance and software bounces back.

Markets Dismiss Oil Shock, Sub-Surface Struggles

Looking beneath the continued rally's surface, market breadth and options activity seem to forbode potential weakness. Meanwhile, oil-supply disruptions loom.

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.