ETF vs. Mutual Fund: It Depends on Your Strategy

Support your strategy and portfolio by knowing when to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), index funds, and actively managed mutual funds.

Why and How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks

Dividend-paying stocks are an essential part of many investors' portfolios—though not always for the same reasons.

3 Ways to Evaluate Dividend ETFs

Dividend-focused ETFs can be a great portfolio addition, but varied methodologies can result in very different potential returns. Learn about considerations for how to choose dividend ETFs that can help complement your portfolio.

Is It Better to Buy Expensive Stocks?

If you're looking at expensive stocks, you may want to consider investment choices that give similar exposure to buying expensive stocks without the high price tag.

How to Search for Funds on Schwab.com

Choosing investments doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Watch to learn how to use ETF and Mutual Fund Screeners to help find low-expense index funds.

Leveraged and Inverse ETPs: Going, Going, Gone?

Leveraged and inverse ETPs are uniquely risky financial instruments—and probably aren't suitable for most investors.

How to Buy Funds on Schwab.com

Before building your first investing portfolio, learn how to buy funds and calculate how much to invest.

Generating Income with ETFs: What You Need to Know

How do ETFs work? Learn how income-producing ETFs can potentially help contribute to retirement income and your financial goals.

Commodity ETFs: It Pays to Do the Research

When it comes to commodity ETFs, make sure you know what you're getting.

Dividend Stocks: Port in a Storm?

Dividend-paying stocks could potentially pump up total returns from your stock portfolio and generate extra income.