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Markets and Economy

Schwab Market Update: Stocks Seeing Pressure Following Data

U.S. stocks are falling to start off the new week, even as China took further measures to ease COVID restrictions.

Trading

Short Selling: Can You Profit from Falling Stocks?

Watch to learn how short selling, or shorting, a stock allows investors to sell a stock high, buy it low, and pocket the difference.

Mutual Funds

How Index Funds Could Beat Hedge Funds over Time

Warren Buffett bet $1,000,000 that an index fund would perform better than hedge funds. See how an S&P 500® index fund stacked up against a hedge fund manager's selections.

Fundamental Analysis

How to Tell a Good Stock from a Bad Stock

Learn how to tell if a stock is a good or bad investment by looking at fundamentals, trends, and stock charts so you can build a healthy stock portfolio.

Stocks

DRIPs

A DRIP allows investors to automatically reinvest the cash from a stock's dividend payments. Watch this video to learn how to enroll in a DRIP.

Margin

Three Ways to Use Margin and Leverage

Learn three ways investors and traders can maximize the use of margin while managing the risks of leverage in their investing strategies.

Stocks

Understanding IPOs

See why some investors pay such close attention to IPOs of company stock.

Stocks

How to Use Moving Averages for Stock Trading

Learn how to use a simple moving average to confirm established trends, along with the pros and cons of applying it to different time frames.

Financial Planning

Can You Give Stock as a Gift?

Giving stock can be both a financial gift and a personal finance lesson. But get the details first.

Markets and Economy

Investing for High Inflation and Slow Growth

High inflation and slow economic growth are a problem for investors. Here's how to shore up your portfolio.

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Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Investing involves risks, including loss of principal. Hedging and protective strategies generally involve additional costs and do not assure a profit or guarantee against loss. With long options, investors may lose 100% of funds invested. Covered calls provide downside protection only to the extent of the premium received. Please read the options disclosure document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options." Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.

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