Investments

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

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What Happens When Companies Report Earnings

Don't be in the dark during earnings season. Watch this video to understand what an earnings report can tell you about a company's financial condition.

Bonds

TIPS and Inflation: What to Know Now

Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS, can help buffer a portfolio against inflation. However, it's important to understand their unique characteristics and complex nature.

Trading

What to Know About After-Hours Trading

What is after-hours trading? How does it work? Learn about the rules, risks, and benefits of extended-hours trading.

Cryptocurrency

Ether ETFs Cleared for Trading: Key Issues to Know

Trading is scheduled to start July 23 in the second cryptocurrency-based ETF product cleared by the SEC—but investors should continue to proceed with caution.

Cash

How Much Cash Is Too Much Cash?

Today's relatively high yields from savings accounts and other cash investments are tempting, but don't overdo it.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies: Should You Invest in Them?

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity for years, and now bitcoin exchange-traded funds are available. If you're considering investing, here are some key things you should know first.

International

Is India's Economy on the Rise?

India's prospects are bright, but the country faces significant headwinds. Here's what to know as an investor.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies: What Are They?

Interest in cryptocurrencies has soared in recent years. Understandably, investors have questions—here are answers to some of the most common.

Investments

10 Answers to Common Investing Questions

Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.

Investments

Investing Glossary: 100+ Terms and Definitions

Get definitions for more than 100 common investing terms.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager.

Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Hedging and protective strategies generally involve additional costs and do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested.

Covered calls provide downside protection only to the extent of premiums received, and prevent any profitability above the strike price of the call.

Cryptocurrency- related products carry a substantial level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Investments in cryptocurrencies are relatively new, highly speculative, and may be subject to extreme price volatility, illiquidity, and increased risk of loss, including your entire investment in the fund. Spot markets on which cryptocurrencies trade are relatively new and largely unregulated, and therefore, may be more exposed to fraud and security breaches than established, regulated exchanges for other financial assets or instruments. Some cryptocurrency-related products use futures contracts to attempt to duplicate the performance of an investment in cryptocurrency, which may result in unpredictable pricing, higher transaction costs, and performance that fails to track the price of the reference cryptocurrency as intended. Please read more about risks of trading cryptocurrency futures here.

Futures, futures options and Forex trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to trading futures products.

Forex trading involves leverage, carries a substantial level of risk, and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure for Forex.

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