Investments

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

What Is a Market Bubble?

Famous market bubbles share some characteristics, but it's nearly impossible to predict how big a bubble might get and when one is about to burst.

Stocks Up Early as Yields Retreat, Helped by Yen

Stocks rose on an early drop in Treasury yields as the yen climbed versus the dollar and a Fed governor made dovish remarks. Tomorrow's nonfarm payrolls data looms large.

ADRs Walk and Talk Like S&P 500 Stocks, but Aren't

Some of the largest tech stocks aren't traded on the S&P 500, though they trade on U.S. markets and affect Wall Street sentiment. ADRs are familiar stocks with unfamiliar pedigrees.

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Geopolitical Uncertainty and Your Portfolio

Geopolitical developments at home and abroad could have longer-lasting impacts on the markets. Here, three experts discuss what it all means for investors.

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.

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.