Investments

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

Opening Market Update

Just before the open, OPEC delayed its weekend meeting until November 30, indicating members could be having trouble reaching consensus about anticipated additional production cuts.

Closing Market Update

The major indexes posted their sixth gain in the past seven days amid optimism over interest rates and potential for soft landing for the economy.

Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation

Since its founding in 1973, Charles Schwab has helped pioneer market access, lower fees, financial literacy, and more. Here's an up-to-the-minute guide to our initiatives and offerings.

4 Weak Spots in the Current Market

Today's uncertain economic climate is putting particular pressure on four market segments. Here's what to watch out for in the months ahead.

Saving and Investment Gifts for the Next Generation

Looking for a gift with the potential to keep on giving? Learn more about saving and investment gifts like stock shares and tuition contributions.

Market Snapshot | November 2023

Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.

What is Tax-Gain Harvesting?

Strategically selling your winning investments could reduce current and future taxes.

ETFs: How Much Do They Really Cost?

If you're considering investing in ETFs to diversify your portfolio, you'll want to be aware of the additional costs you might incur.

How a Dividend Reinvestment Plan Works

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan, or DRIP, is the process of automatically reinvesting dividends into additional whole and fractional shares of a company's stock.

The Hidden Costs of Managing Your Own Money

There are costs—explicit and implicit—with managing a long-term investment portfolio yourself. Make sure you know what it takes in terms of time, interest, discipline, and expertise.