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Clients overweight U.S. stocks? Consider international.
Do your clients need some diversification from U.S. stocks? Consider international equities, which have performed well since the current bull market began in late 2022.
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Understanding bank exposures in municipal money market funds
Learn why it's critical to have a more complete perspective of the risks inherent in municipal money market funds.
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How we analyze credit risk
Schwab Money Funds only invest in securities that the research team has independently deemed to be of minimal credit risk.
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Is it time to add diversity to clients’ U.S. stock allocations?
Are your clients concerned about U.S. equity market concentration risk? Consider complementing their traditional market-cap index strategies with Fundamental Index® strategies. Use this client-approved chart as a conversation starter.
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What are the major influences on Municipal Money Market Yields?
Learn about the major influences on Municipal Money Market Fund yields.
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Money Market Fund Reform: Form N-CR
An explanation of Form - and the events that would lead to its filing.
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A nonpartisan investment strategy for the win
If your clients are asking which political party generates the highest market returns while in the White House, consider using this client-approved chart to strike up a conversation.
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The cross-maturity appeal of corporate bonds
If your clients have been asking about investment-grade corporate bonds, consider using this client-approved chart to support a follow-up conversation. Given recent yields, this may be their window of opportunity.
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Are your clients still on the sidelines regarding fixed income?
Given that starting yields tend to drive fixed income total returns over time, we think the outlook for bonds is quite favorable. This client-approved chart can serve as a conversation starter.