Investments

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

Schwab Market Perspective

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.

Yields Hit 5%, Rates Hiked, as AI Fervor Cools

Stocks tread water as the Fed tightens and the 10-year yield hits 5%, AI and chip shares slump with earnings weeks away, and crypto takes a stalled bill in stride.

Stocks Fall, Yields Rise on 'Triple Witching' Day

Stocks eased from Thursday's wide rally early as yields rose and the Bank of Japan raised rates. It's triple witching day, so trading activity and volatility might be above normal.

European Stocks: Reasons to Reconsider

European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.

Buy, Hold, Sell: What Analyst Stock Ratings Mean

Research analysts assign buy, sell, hold, and other ratings to stocks in their research reports. Here's what these stock ratings mean, and how investors can use them.

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.

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.

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.