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 Volatility Update

U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.

Understanding fundamental drivers can help investors evaluate different cryptocurrency protocols.
Schwab Market Update
Schwab Market Update

Investors dumped risk assets as Trump's threats of tariffs against Europe over Greenland raised concerns about a trade war and geopolitical stability.
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Bond Insights

We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.

What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.

Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
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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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Investors are navigating not just uncertainty, but an unstable environment influenced by tariffs and inflation, among other factors. While volatility may increase, there is likely room for another solid year in 2026, especially for fixed income and international stocks.
Market Outlook

International stocks could be poised for another strong year in 2026 due to accelerating global growth, attractive valuations and the potential for dollar weakness.

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