Cooper Howard
Director, Fixed Income Strategist
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Schwab Center for Financial Research
Cooper Howard, CFA, is responsible for providing analysis and investor education on fixed income markets with a focus on the municipal bond market. Cooper has been widely quoted in financial publications including The New York Times, Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Bond Buyer.
Cooper joined Schwab in 2007. Before serving in his current role, he worked as a Senior Fixed Income Specialist, assisting Schwab clients in constructing fixed income portfolios and trading fixed income securities. He holds a B.A. in Finance from the University of Colorado. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
More from Cooper Howard
Muni Outlook: Focus on the Big Picture
We see potential opportunity in municipal bonds in 2024, although there may be more volatility.
Why Go Long When Short-Term Bonds Yield More?
With the Federal Reserve poised to change direction, investors who have been investing in very short-term securities may soon face "reinvestment risk."
CD or Treasury? Five Factors to Consider
Certificates of deposit (CDs) and Treasuries both can offer steady, predictable investment income—but how to decide between them? Here are five factors to help you choose.