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
Schwab Market Update

June jobs data showed 57,000 were created, well short of analyst expectations, and the unemployment rate landed at 4.2%. Major indexes recovered early after losses Wednesday.

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.
Market Outlook

Learn what's in store for the remainder of 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead in our mid-year outlook for U.S. stocks and the economy.

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