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Investments

Understanding Share Classes

A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why they matter.

Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective: The Tariff Effect

Stocks have rebounded since the White House delayed steep tariffs that were announced in early April, but trade policy remains a potential driver of volatility.

Sectors

Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

Markets and Economy

What Are Stock Market Circuit Breakers?

Stock market circuit breakers are temporary trading halts that kick in during periods of severe price decline to ensure that information is disseminated, and liquidity managed.

Investments

Bear Market: Now What?

Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.

Stocks

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.

Stocks

How to Pick Stocks: Fundamentals vs. Technicals

Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.

Government Policy

M&A Still on Hold Amid Policy Uncertainty

Though mergers and acquisitions were expected to roar back in 2025 thanks to the new administration, uncertainty around Washington policy appears to be holding back new deals.

Technical Analysis

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.

Sectors

Stock Sectors: What Are They? How Are They Used?

Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.

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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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