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Understanding the U.S. market

Learn how to find favorable trends in the U.S. market along with strategies for capitalizing on them.

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Market Concentration Risks

Greater mega-cap stock exposure carries significant upside risks, but concentration can also work against investors—helping make the case for diversification in portfolios.

September 15, 2025 • Liz Ann Sonders • Kevin Gordon

Markets and Economy

Monday's Schwab Market Update Podcast

All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve this week, with investors hoping for a rate cut, and signs of more market-boosting cuts on the horizon.

September 15, 2025

Futures

Looking to the Futures

Crude oil futures (/CLV25) recovered from early session losses to end Friday’s trade higher, despite concerns of a global oil glut.

September 15, 2025

Public & Private Markets Converge?

Steven Meier, Deputy Comptroller and Chief Investment Officer for the New York City retirement systems, joins the show to discuss capital markets and public finance.

September 12, 2025

Investing & trading

Whether new to U.S. markets or experienced, find ways to take your investing and trading knowledge to the next level.

ETFs

A Guide to Option Income ETFs

Options income ETFs offer investors a unique combination of high yields, downside cushion, and reduced volatility, but they come with risks worth considering.

September 11, 2025

Bonds

Corporate Bond Opportunities

Investment-grade corporate bond yields remain attractive compared to recent history. And don’t forget that starting yields are often good indicators of future total returns.

September 10, 2025

Options

How to Use Implied Volatility

Learn how implied volatility (IV) percentiles can help identify when to use various options strategies. Rank volatility using IV percentiles to see if changes are normal or unusual.

September 09, 2025

Options

Short Straddles vs. Strangles

Short straddles and strangles can help traders take advantage of range-bound trading or drops in implied volatility. But advanced options strategies carry greater potential risk.

September 02, 2025

Portfolio management

Learn about the various roles U.S. securities can play in your portfolio.

International

Why International Stocks

Borders are for maps, not portfolios. Learn about the benefits of global investing and how to take action.

August 12, 2025 • D.J. Tierney

Investments

BDCs: High Yields, Big Risks?

Business development company (BDC) investments are known for their attractive yields—and their risks. Here's what to know about investing in BDCs.

August 07, 2025

Portfolio Management

Ways to Hedge a Downturn

Using S&P 500 put options for temporary downside portfolio protection when concerns over an event-driven sell-off are elevated.

August 06, 2025

Bonds

Bonds vs. Bond Funds

Not sure which to choose? Here are some things to consider about individual bonds vs. bond funds.

July 16, 2025

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Choiceology® podcast

Explore the psychological traps that can lead to expensive mistakes.

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Financial Decoder® podcast

Look closely at biases that might cloud your judgement and cost you money.

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Updates and commentary

Get the latest U.S. market insights from Schwab through live commentary, detailed analysis, and more.

Schwab Network U.S. Market Commentary

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