Investments
Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Schwab Market Update
Stocks, Treasuries, and the dollar fell after the White House said it's studying if Trump could fire the Fed's Powell. Lack of positive trade news also weighed as earnings loom.
Stocks Dive as Powell, Nvidia Add to Trade Fears
Trade fears returned as Nvidia wrote off more than $5 billion due to restrictions on exports to China and Fed Chairman Powell said tariffs potentially could trigger inflation.
Schwab Market Perspective: Hard Turn on Tariffs
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
Bear Market: Now What?
Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.
Treasury Bond Markets: Seeking Higher Ground
The combination of slowing economic growth and stubborn inflation, combined with uncertainty about U.S. tariff policy, is keeping investors cautious.
3 Financial Statements to Measure a Company's Strength
When looking for trade opportunities, be sure to check the income statement, the consolidated balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
Using RSI to Assess Your Long-Term Holdings
Relative strength index is often used by traders to determine when to buy or sell a stock. Here's how long-term investors can put it to work in their own portfolios.
Treasury Bonds: Why Are Yields Dropping?
Treasury yields have been falling for weeks. Yet inflation expectations remain high and recent growth data have been fairly strong—not a traditional backdrop for declining yields. What's happening?
Preferred Securities: Balancing Yield with Risk
Preferred securities' yields may be appealing, but they almost always come with additional risks.
Treasury Bonds: Riding the Range
Yields may trade in a wide range as markets work through issues in the new year. Navigating volatility may mean capturing higher nominal and real yields over the longer term.