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Understanding bank exposures in municipal money market funds
Learn why it's critical to have a more complete perspective of the risks inherent in municipal money market funds.
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How we analyze credit risk
Schwab Money Funds only invest in securities that the research team has independently deemed to be of minimal credit risk.
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Beyond market cap—The strategic case for Fundamental Indexing
Concentration risk causing clients sleepless nights? See how Fundamental Indexing may help diversify and anchor portfolios to economic substance for more resilient returns.
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The AI glow-up of emerging markets
Emerging markets are being written in code, powered by elite semiconductors, and accelerated by the most aggressive AI buildout in history. Use this client-approved chart to start your conversations.
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RIA Washington Watch: Six issues that could move markets in 2026
Direct indexing
Direct indexing: Tax-efficient diversification in a concentrated portfolio
Advisors are often tasked with helping clients diversify their concentrated stocks positions. Direct indexing offers customization and tax-efficient investing to potentially help mitigate portfolio concentration risk. Learn more in this article.
Schwab's 2026 Long-Term Capital Market Expectations
Our 2026 outlook shows fixed income continuing to benefit from elevated rates, while equities still face a narrowing edge over risk-free investments.
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International equities offer potential opportunities for 2026
Contrary to what some of your clients might expect, the U.S. hasn't been the best performing developed stock market in years. Use this client-approved chart to start a conversation about international stock opportunities.
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ETFs offer a new fixed income frontier
As the era of high-fee active bond management continues to fade, cost-effective, high-quality fixed income solutions balancing diversification, risk, and yield have emerged.