Investments

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

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Stocks Climb as April Jobs Growth Tops Estimates

Jobs growth once again surpassed analysts' expectations and the unemployment rate didn't move from 4.3%. Meanwhile, oil prices inched up after more developments in the Middle East.

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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Perspective: Navigating Uncertainty

Iran war-related headlines continue to cause volatility in the markets and oil prices to rise, but our experts remind readers that uncertain times might also present opportunities.

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Markets and Economy

Weekly Digest: Oil v. Stocks, Earnings, and RSI

A recap of some of this week's big stories covers a shift between oil and stock prices, the rising RSI, bank earnings, and the global impact of stifled oil production.

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International

Power and AI Boost Infrastructure Investments

While infrastructure companies are not immune to a potential economic slowdown, they may provide a longer-term investment opportunity amid an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop.

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International

Truce in Iran: Relief but Not Resolution

While the temporary truce is welcome news, critical questions are still unanswered and the possibility for a wide range of potential outcomes for the Iran War remains.

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Stocks

STAX Generational Trends: Gen Z Goes Conservative

Younger investors took a more conservative approach in March amid the Iran war, according to the Schwab Trading Activity Index™. Gen X and Baby Boomers were largely unfazed.

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Investments

Tokenization: Real-World Assets on the Blockchain

U.S. markets are moving toward tokenization—the trading of assets on blockchains. Investors should understand tokenization, including the potential risks and benefits.

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Cryptocurrency

5 Major Cryptocurrencies: What to Know

With thousands of cryptocurrencies, it can be hard to know which might have value, let alone how they work. Here's what you need to know about five of the most-traded coins.

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Market Volatility

The Ups and Downs of Stock Market Volatility

Many investors think about getting out of the stock market when it gets bumpy. But history shows that staying invested over the long term has resulted in positive gains.

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Smoke on the Water…Fire Under the Surface

Notwithstanding developments in the Iran conflict, there are important leadership shifts still at play within the equity market, which emphasize the importance of diversification.

The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, consult with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, financial planner or investment manager.

Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Hedging and protective strategies generally involve additional costs and do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested.

Covered calls provide downside protection only to the extent of premiums received, and prevent any profitability above the strike price of the call.

Cryptocurrency- related products carry a substantial level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Investments in cryptocurrencies are relatively new, highly speculative, and may be subject to extreme price volatility, illiquidity, and increased risk of loss, including your entire investment in the fund. Spot markets on which cryptocurrencies trade are relatively new and largely unregulated, and therefore, may be more exposed to fraud and security breaches than established, regulated exchanges for other financial assets or instruments. Some cryptocurrency-related products use futures contracts to attempt to duplicate the performance of an investment in cryptocurrency, which may result in unpredictable pricing, higher transaction costs, and performance that fails to track the price of the reference cryptocurrency as intended. Please read more about risks of trading cryptocurrency futures here.

Futures, futures options and Forex trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure Statement for Futures and Options prior to trading futures products.

Forex trading involves leverage, carries a substantial level of risk, and is not suitable for all investors. Please read the Risk Disclosure for Forex.

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