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RIA Washington Watch: Six issues that could move markets in 2026



Direct indexing

Direct indexing: Tax-efficient diversification in a concentrated portfolio

Advisors are often tasked with helping clients diversify their concentrated stocks positions. Direct indexing offers customization and tax-efficient investing to potentially help mitigate portfolio concentration risk. Learn more in this article.

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Schwab's 2026 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations

Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.

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International equities offer potential opportunities for 2026

Contrary to what some of your clients might expect, the U.S. hasn't been the best performing developed stock market in years. Use this client-approved chart to start a conversation about international stock opportunities.

ETF Insights for todays trading markets
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ETFs offer a new fixed income frontier

As the era of high-fee active bond management continues to fade, cost-effective, high-quality fixed income solutions balancing diversification, risk, and yield have emerged.

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Municipal bonds—valuations on longer-term maturities look favorable

For tax-conscious clients comfortable with taking on some additional interest rate risk, longer-term municipal bonds might be worth a closer look. Support your conversations with this client-approved chart.

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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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Addressing client concentration risks in mega-cap U.S. stocks

Mega-cap stock exposure in the S&P 500® index has reached 35-year highs. Use this client-approved chart to start the conversation about diversification opportunities.

Fixed Income

Positioning clients for inflation? Think multi-asset approach.

Contrary to misperceptions, single-stop inflation protection solutions don’t always work. Get our research paper to help you position clients for success.