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US Market Commentary
How to Use Heikin Ashi Charts
Heikin ashi charts can potentially help traders identify when trends are likely to reverse. Learn how to read these charts and how to use them when trading.
January 6, 2026
Forward/Backward: 2025 Review With a Note on Venezuela
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro has been digested well by global markets, which is in keeping with 2025’s theme of massive volatility and solid index-level returns.
January 5, 2026
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.
January 2, 2026
3 Stock Options Trading Stats on thinkorswim
Learn how three options statistics on thinkorswim—implied and historical volatility, the Sizzle Index, and the put/call ratio—can help traders make more informed decisions.
December 31, 2025
This Cool Investing Feature Is the Key to Reaching Your Goals
See how compound growth can boost your savings.
December 26, 2025
More Than Meets the Eye: How to Read Stock Quotes
New to investing and never ventured past the buy/sell buttons? Start by learning how to read stock quotes and other technical information.
December 23, 2025
10 Answers to Common Investing Questions
Discover expert answers to some of the most common questions about investing. We'll cover topics like why to invest, when to invest, how much to invest, and more.
December 22, 2025
Closing Thoughts on a Year of Uncertainty
At the end of 2025, Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones assess the resiliency of the economy.
December 19, 2025
How Stock Buybacks Work and Why They Matter
Stock buybacks are a major driver of equity markets. Learn how they work, why companies use them, the risks involved, and how to evaluate them as an investor.
December 11, 2025
Tracking Lesser-Known Economic Indicators
Researching lesser-known economic indicators on the thinkorswim® platform is a low-effort way to potentially elevate an investor's game.
December 10, 2025
Implications of a New Fed Chair Nominee
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones review the Federal Reserve’s latest dilemma and the complexity of policy setting in this environment.
December 5, 2025
Economic Moats: Why They Matter
Learn how durable competitive advantages like scale, brand strength, and high switching costs can potentially help companies protect profits and market share over the long term.
December 3, 2025
What Are 0DTE Options? Learn the Basics
0DTE options have grown in popularity. Learn how they work, why higher trading volume may lead to tighter spreads, and why volatility risk matters.
December 2, 2025
Utilities Lose Defensive Touch as AI Ignites Rally
Thanks to AI-generated power demand, the utilities sector is losing its traditional defensive role. Is this a permanent move, or will utilities ultimately regain their place?
December 2, 2025
Option Traders: How Portfolio Margin Works
Portfolio margin is available to qualified Schwab clients who have a margin account and meet the requirements. Learn more about what it is, how it works, and the risks involved.
December 1, 2025
Contango and Backwardation Explained
The slope of a futures curve—whether in contango or backwardation—can greatly impact the profitability and risk involved in several trading strategies.
November 25, 2025
Stocks: Less Comfortably Numb
After a gangbuster stock market rally since the early-April lows, many of the prior highfliers have taken a breather amid AI bubble and valuation concerns.
November 24, 2025
Are Transports Losing Their Barometer Status?
Amid tech competition and industry challenges, transports—long seen as an economic barometer—were outpaced by major indexes over the last year. Is the sector still a useful tool?
November 24, 2025
Trading the VIX: Strategies for the Fear Index
Some traders use products tied to the VIX to hedge their portfolios against market declines or speculate on shifts in volatility. But trading the VIX carries significant risk.
November 21, 2025
The Confidence Map: Navigating Investor Sentiment (With Peter Atwater)
Liz Ann Sonders and Peter Atwater delve into how investor confidence, market narratives, and the "K-shaped economy" are influencing the current market cycle.
November 21, 2025
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