Schwab Center for Financial Research

The Schwab Center for Financial Research (SCFR) provides top-quality research, timely market insights, and practical guidance to help investors make better decisions.

Schwab Center for Financial Research
Sectors
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Sector Views

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.
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Investments

Bear markets can pose a challenge to your financial goals. Here are seven tips for dealing with down markets.
Sectors
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Here are key facts to know about equity sectors—what they are, what they do, and how stock sectors can be used in investing.
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Asset Allocation

Stocks, bonds, commodities, and other asset classes each play a unique role in your portfolio.