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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.
US
Markets' Wild Rides
Markets have had a wild ride these past couple of weeks, alongside chaotic tariff-related news, with volatility (and its policy triggers) most elevated in the bond market.
Markets and Economy
Weekly Market Outlook
Chief Global Investment Strategist Jeffrey Kleintop's 90-second take on the markets for the week ahead.
Markets and Economy
Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Markets and Economy
Perspective: Tariff Hard Turn
Markets swung widely after the White House announced—and then paused—sweeping global tariffs. But the U.S. and China remain in an escalating tariff battle and volatility is likely to continue.
Investing & trading
Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.
Technical Analysis
What Are Bollinger Bands?
Bollinger Bands® help you identify sharp, short-term price movements and potential entry and exit points.
Order Types
Walk Limit Orders for Options
Schwab's proprietary Walk Limit orders for options automate the process of placing limit orders, increasing or decreasing the price for traders along the bid/ask spread.
Stocks
3 Gauges of Company Strength
When looking for trade opportunities, be sure to check the income statement, the consolidated balance sheet, and the statement of cash flows.
Portfolio management
Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.
Markets and Economy
Moves for a Bad Market
Certain moves could make more sense during a bad market than during a good one. Here are six.
Stocks
Fundamentals vs. Technicals
Find out how you can use these two stock-picking strategies together.
Investments
Capital Market Expectations
Continuing last year's trend, our 2025 outlook shows fixed income benefiting from high rates, while equities face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
Risk
Assessing Your Risk Tolerance
How much risk can you really handle? The answer may surprise you.
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