Investments

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

Schwab Market Update

A day after a huge rally on the latest tariff news, the headline Consumer Price Index came in at –0.1% while the core reading was 0.1% month over month, both below expectations.

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.

Schwab Market Perspective: Recession Risk Rising?

Unpredictable U.S. tariff policy has heightened concerns about a potential U.S. economic recession.

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.

Schwab's 2025 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations

Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.