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Investing Strategies

Insights and information on investing and more from Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.

Investing Strategies

Schwab Market Update: Closing

Major indexes pulled back but still remain near record highs after encouraging inflation numbers lifted hopes for lower interest rates.

May 16, 2024 Joe Mazzola

Schwab Market Update: Opening

Fresh economic data this morning mostly missed analysts' expectations, while Walmart's earnings gave the retailer a lift.

May 16, 2024

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks are mixed around midday and yields remain stable following yesterday's breakout in stocks to all-time highs.

May 16, 2024

Looking to the Futures

West Texas Intermediate settled higher in Wednesday's trading, overcoming a price decline from triggered by the International Energy Agency's (IEA) cut to its 2024 demand forecast.

May 16, 2024

Beyond the 4% Rule

How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.

May 14, 2024

Investing Strategies

Weekly Trader's Outlook

Stocks are higher on the week, driven by evidence of some recent cooling in the labor market. Volatility could pick up next week as we'll get two key inflation data points and a read on the health of the consumer.

May 10, 2024

Market Snapshot

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

May 08, 2024

Perspective: Rolling Recovery?

There are signs that some previous "rolling recessions" are starting to turn into rolling recoveries.

April 12, 2024

Investing Strategies

Understanding Stock Settlement

Learn about main types of settlement violations, their consequences, and how to avoid them.

April 10, 2024

Trading on Vacation

Not sure what to do with your trades while on vacation? Here are four questions to consider when deciding whether—and how—to trade during your trip.

April 08, 2024

EM Bonds: What to Know Now

Emerging-market local-currency bonds have rallied sharply since last October, along with other risky segments of the global bond market. However, navigating the market can be challenging.

April 03, 2024

Investing Strategies

Trading on Vacation

Not sure what to do with your trades while on vacation? Here are four questions to consider when deciding whether—and how—to trade during your trip.

April 08, 2024

EM Bonds: What to Know Now

Emerging-market local-currency bonds have rallied sharply since last October, along with other risky segments of the global bond market. However, navigating the market can be challenging.

April 03, 2024

Passive, Active, Direct Index?

Find out some of the pros and cons of each strategy.

March 19, 2024

Investing Strategies

Should You Invest in Crypto?

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.

March 13, 2024

Large Withdrawal Mistakes

How to manage a large portfolio withdrawal without throwing the rest of your finances out of whack.

March 13, 2024

What is Tax-Gain Harvesting?

Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.

March 11, 2024

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The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The type of securities and investment strategies mentioned may not be suitable for everyone.  Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision. All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market or economic conditions.