Investments

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

Fixed Income

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

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Schwab Market Update: A view of the buildings on Wall Street.
Schwab Market Update

Stocks are on pace for a positive week but oil rose after escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Traders await the debut of South Korean chip firm SK Hynix and mull Delta's results.

The Great Moderation has given way to a more volatile era, where inflation shocks and market dispersion favor flexibility and diversification.

Active semi-transparent ETFs can offer a different way to invest, so it's important to understand how they work and how they compare with other fund types.
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A historical look at so-called "bitcoin halving cycles," digital asset performance, and the risks and limits investors should consider across the bitcoin cycle.
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Bond Insights

In our view, municipal bonds may offer attractive tax-efficient income potential, though elevated supply, an uncertain rate backdrop, and issuer dispersion may pose risks.
Market Outlook

Our point of view on recent market and economic activity.
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As Wall Street eagerly awaits historically large IPOs, index providers weigh the implications and logistics of adding new members on an accelerated timeline.
Market Outlook

Equity markets should remain supported by strong earnings and capital investment trends through 2026, but market concentration and macro risks leave less room for error.
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Market Outlook

For the bond market in the second half of 2026, income still matters, but investors should be selective. Now is not the time to favor long-duration investments.

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