Investing Basics: Stocks

September 19, 2023 Beginner
Stocks are one of the most common investments. Learn what stocks are, the risks associated with them, and the role they can play in an investment portfolio.
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Just getting started with stocks?

Opening Market Update

Stocks found a path upward early Wednesday as yields and the dollar eased, but economic and labor data, Fed speakers, and political uncertainty loom as major indexes remain at four-month lows.

Closing Market Update

The major stock indexes sank to four-month lows as Treasury yields pushed to levels not seen since 2007.

Trading Growth & Value Stocks

In this webcast, learn about the differences between growth, value, and income investment styles.  Learn about the different fundamental criteria for each style, how to create and save a search on Schwab.com, and how to find stocks that meet those criteria. Finally, discover the goals typically associated with each investment style.

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