Investments

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

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.

Stocks Waver Before Fed Minutes as Yields Retreat

Yields slipped and stocks inched up amid a heavy corporate news flow and as the Treasury Department said it would increase its long-term debt purchases. Fed minutes arrive later.

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.

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.