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Low Pricing
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When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission deregulated securities in 1975, many Wall Street firms raised their commissions. We cut ours and established one of the first discount brokerages.
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You will enjoy US$0 commission on online listed stock, ETF and options trades + US$0.65 options per-contract fees.¹
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Access
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In 1996, at the risk of substantial cuts to our commission revenue, we embraced low-cost online investing in the early days of the internet because it benefited the consumer.
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Access the U.S. market with intuitive tools and guidance to find U.S. stocks that fit your global investing strategy.
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Education
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Not satisfied with the industry's subjective stock ratings, in 2002 Schwab launched Schwab Equity Ratings³, a fact-based system that ranks over 3,000 stocks, with equal numbers of buys and sells.
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Deepen your understanding of the U.S. market with our comprehensive investing education including articles, webinars, podcasts, and more.
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Accountability
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In 2013, Schwab announces accountability as policy, believing every investor deserves it.
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If for any reason you're not completely satisfied, we'll refund eligible fee or commission and work with you to make things right. You won't find that kind of promise everywhere but you will find it here.²
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