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Discover ways to identify, analyze, and act on U.S. investment opportunities with our timely insights and comprehensive educational resources.
Understanding the U.S. market
Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.
Markets and Economy
D.C. Buys Stocks: What to Know
The U.S. government bought shares of Intel and other companies and made a deal with Nvidia for some of its revenue. What does this mean for investors and for those firms?
Stocks
The S&P 600 Explained
Funds that track the S&P 600 can provide investors exposure to the growth potential of small-cap stocks, with a profitability screen to weed out struggling companies.
US
AI: Heaven or Heartbreaker?
AI technology has the potential to profoundly improve industries and markets, but not without some risks—like valuation and profitability—that investors should be aware of.
Fed's Dilemma: Jobs or Inflation
As the Fed cuts rates while struggling to balance slowing job growth with inflation concerns, the central bank's independence is being tested. What's the impact on investors?
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Investments
5 Major Cryptocurrencies
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.
Behavioral Finance
Breaking Bad Trade Behaviors
How to curtail emotional biases and take a more considered approach to your trading decisions.
Stocks
The S&P 600 Explained
Funds that track the S&P 600 can provide investors exposure to the growth potential of small-cap stocks, with a profitability screen to weed out struggling companies.
Margin
Risk-Based Concentration Rules
Margin increases potential return—and risk. To help protect clients and the firm, Charles Schwab uses a risk-based concentration model to set margin requirements.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
International
Why International Stocks
Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.
Investments
BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?
Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.
Portfolio Management
Ways to Hedge a Downturn
Using S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.
Fundamental Analysis
Interpreting Equity Reports
Equity research reports can help investors assess a stock, but sometimes they're confusing or complicated. Learning how they work can help investors make more informed decisions.
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