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Schwab (NYSE:SCHW), via the Schwab Center for Financial Research, released its 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook.
The report highlights resilient U.S. earnings and economic growth supported by business investment, headwinds for consumer spending, preference for short- and intermediate-term bonds, and a constructive global equity view tempered by inflation, geopolitical risks, and market concentration.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) reported May 2026 monthly activity. Core net new assets rose 43% year over year to $49.9 billion, a record for May. Total client assets reached $13.14 trillion, up 27% from May 2025 and 4% from April 2026.
Schwab opened 461,000 new brokerage accounts, 37% above May 2025. Client margin loan balances were $154.6 billion, up 38% from year-end, including $37.4 billion tied to long/short strategies. Daily average trades hit a record 11.8 million, led by activity in equities and ETFs.
Schwab Asset Management (NYSE:SCHW) will close and liquidate the Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF (SAEF). The Board approved the decision on June 10, 2026.
SAEF will cease trading and be delisted after market close on July 17, 2026, with liquidation on or about July 24, 2026.
Schwab Asset Management (NYSE:SCHW) cut operating expense ratios on four equity index ETFs effective June 11, 2026: SCHM, SCHA, SCHC and SCHE.
Post-cut, 16 of 24 Schwab market-cap weighted index equity and fixed income ETFs are priced at just 3 basis points, lowering portfolio costs for U.S. and international investors.
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Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) reported its Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX) rose to 55.08 in May, up from 50.10 in April, indicating higher retail trading activity. Clients were net buyers, favoring diversified ETFs, which Schwab interpreted as ongoing caution.
Information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials were top net-buy sectors, while communication services, health care, and energy were net sold. Options use increased, including put selling, and investors sought opportunities abroad, notably in South Korea. STAX scores climbed across all generations, with Generation X most bullish and Generation Z lowest.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) announced new enhancements to its retail trading platforms, including Schwab.com, Schwab Mobile and thinkorswim. The update features Schwab’s first 24/7 product: select cryptocurrency futures trading on thinkorswim, plus expanded fractional/notional trading, risk tools, and improved mobile account controls.
Fractional trading now covers most U.S. stocks and ETFs with a $1 minimum, and clients gain new capabilities such as expected price range data for marginable securities, mobile dividend reinvestment settings, and enhanced options and fixed income views.
Charles Schwab Foundation (NYSE:SCHW) launched Schwab Moneywise Momentum Grants, a new annual program for nonprofit financial education initiatives. The program will provide up to $2 million in annual funding and is part of a broader $20 million multi-year commitment to financial education nationwide.
Eligible nonprofits can submit a Letter of Interest through July 31, 2026, with grant awards expected in November.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) was named Best Investing Platform Overall by U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 U.S. News Money Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Schwab also received top rankings for Stock Trading, Options Trading, Day Trading, and Forex Trading, based on fees, offerings, usability, and support.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) released its Q2 2026 Retail Client Sentiment Report showing net bearish views on the U.S. stock market, while most clients remain confident about their financial goals and investing approach.
Only 28% of clients are bullish versus 58% bearish; 89% are at least somewhat confident about reaching goals, and 41% plan to add money to portfolios. Active traders see rising recession and labor market risks but 82% would buy a notable dip. Gen Z investors are also mostly bearish yet highly engaged, with 62% planning to add money and many seeking guidance.