Experts offer their insights on the U.S. and global markets
Successful investing begins with being informed. Read the insights of top Schwab professionals and keep up with the daily flux of the stock market.
US Market Commentary
Nick Schreiber: Founder, Old Barnwell
Nick Schreiber talks about the process of building a mission-driven private golf course at Old Barnwell.
June 17, 2025
'Muddiness' & Uncertainty in the Markets (With Cameron Dawson)
Liz Ann Sonders and Cameron Dawson of NewEdge Wealth discuss the uncertainty in the market and how that could impact portfolio construction.
June 13, 2025
2025 RMD Reference Guide
What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.
June 13, 2025
Filtering the Market Using Technical Analysis
Identify and evaluate potential trade opportunities using technical analysis tools, including trendlines, moving averages, volume, and more.
June 11, 2025
Options Strategy Spotlight: Long Call vs. Bull Call Spread
With so many bullish options strategies to choose from, how do you know which is right for your next trade? We'll compare two bullish options strategies in order to assist you with the decision-making process.
June 11, 2025
Using Bookmap on thinkorswim®
Bookmap is a charting application available on thinkorswim that offers visual insight into real-time market data. Traders can use it to better visualize supply, demand, and volume.
June 11, 2025
"Yen-Carry" Anniversary Nears, but Worries Fade
Summer re-runs are popular on TV, but a repeat of last August's "yen-carry" market upheaval isn't likely on the schedule. A shift in positioning by investors is one reason.
June 10, 2025
3 Strength Indicators for Assessing Stock Momentum
Deciding if a trend is forming—and how strong it might be—can make or break a trade. Here are three strength indicators technical traders use to assess a stock's momentum.
June 6, 2025
What's Holding Back Small Caps?
Small-cap stocks tend to offer greater growth potential than their large-cap peers, but those returns have yet to materialize consistently. What will it take to turn the tide?
June 6, 2025
Charting Seasonality in thinkorswim® desktop
Identifying market or stock patterns can help inform trades. Here's how traders create seasonality charts with thinkorswim® desktop.
June 6, 2025
Using the Gold/Silver Ratio to Measure Sentiment
The gold/silver ratio tends to increase amid market uncertainty. It is one of several indicators, like the VIX, that can gauge investor sentiment.
June 6, 2025
How Will Tariffs & Debt Affect the Economy?
How could ongoing tariffs and the “One Big Beautiful Bill” impact the US economy?
June 6, 2025
One More Risk for Your Portfolio: Financial Fraud
Financial fraud often feels like something that only happens to someone else. But we all need to stay vigilant, recognize the latest scams, and take steps to protect our finances.
June 5, 2025
3 Smart Skills for Informed Trading
Trading involves multiple skills, and traders can potentially improve their trading acumen—and potentially their results—by following these tips that may be associated with more balanced returns.
June 3, 2025
Chuck Schwab on Life & Golf
The founder of the Charles Schwab Corporation discusses his passion for golf and how it parallels life lessons.
June 3, 2025
Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers
Learn how the way we separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness.
June 2, 2025
Why Does Sentiment Not Match Hard Data?
Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones analyze the divergence between hard economic data and consumer sentiment in the markets.
May 30, 2025
Credit Spreads: Under the Radar, but Influential
Corporate credit spreads, whether investment grade or high yield, can often hint at hiccups in the stock market and the economy. But they tend to keep a low profile.
May 29, 2025
Understanding Share Classes
A look at the differences between stock share classes—and why they matter.
May 27, 2025
No Hard Feelings: Soft vs. Hard Divide Persists
There is still a wide divergence between hard and soft data, and a recovery in the latter is likely to be weak absent a meaningful reduction in policy uncertainty.
May 27, 2025
Have more questions? We're here to help.
-
CallPhone: +65 6021 8070
Singapore support:
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (SGT)U.S. support:
24x5 Customer Service
Monday 1:00 am to Saturday 1:00 am (U.S. EST) -
Email -
Visit Us8 Marina View
#12-01 Asia Square Tower 1
Singapore 018960Office hours
Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (SGT)