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Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) announced Schwab Crypto, a spot crypto trading service launching via a phased rollout beginning in the coming weeks (April 16, 2026 announcement).
At launch Schwab Crypto will offer direct trading in bitcoin and ethereum, 24/7 support, educational resources, custody via Charles Schwab Premier Bank SSB, and Paxos sub-custody and execution, with pricing of 75 basis points per trade; transfer capabilities and additional coins are planned over time.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported record 1Q26 results driven by client growth and engagement. Net revenues rose 16% to $6.48B and GAAP net income was $2.48B with GAAP EPS $1.37 (adjusted EPS $1.43). Core net new assets totaled $140B ($157.5B excluding a planned $17.5B deconversion); total client assets reached $11.77T. Schwab repurchased $2.4B of stock and raised the quarterly dividend 19% to $0.32 per share. The firm cited record trading activity, managed-investing inflows, and loan growth as drivers of results.
Charles Schwab (SCHW) invites the financial industry to join the second annual National Investing Day on May 1, 2026, a collaborative effort with SIFMA to promote accessible investor education and long-term investing across generations. The initiative expands industry participation and builds on Schwab Foundation financial literacy work.
Schwab (SCHW) reported the Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX) fell to 56.04 in March from 57.32 in February, a 2.23% monthly decline — the steepest STAX drop since May 2025. Clients shifted toward ETFs, with five of the top 10 net-buys being ETFs.
March saw weekly STAX declines, an S&P 500 pullback, and weaker bullish sentiment across age and investor-type cohorts.
Charles Schwab Foundation (SCHW) announced the Schwab Moneywise Momentum Grants, committing up to $2 million in 2026 to support nonprofits expanding access to practical financial education.
Letters of Interest open in May via the online grant portal; resources and program details are at SchwabMoneywise.com. The company also launched a Dollars for Doers employee giving program.
Charles Schwab (SCHW) launched the Schwab Teen Investor account for ages 13–17 with a parent or guardian on March 26, 2026. The joint brokerage offers stock, fractional shares, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and teen-focused education.
Key features: $0 commissions, no minimum deposit, debit card access, 24/7 support, and a $50 fractional-share reward for teens who complete an online course within 45 days.
Forge Global (FRGE) was named to Fast Company’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the Finance and Personal Finance category on March 24, 2026. The recognition highlights Forge’s technology and market access work after its recent acquisition by Charles Schwab.
Forge emphasized its decade of private market expertise and plans to expand private market access for investors and advisors under Schwab’s ownership.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) will hold a Spring Business Update for institutional investors on Thursday, April 16, 2026, delivered as a live public webcast. The one-hour program runs 7:30–8:30 a.m. CT / 8:30–9:30 a.m. ET and features CEO Rick Wurster and CFO Mike Verdeschi.
Investors can access the webcast at the company events site provided by Charles Schwab.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) expanded its Money Talk column on March 16, 2026 by adding three Certified Financial Planners to its roster.
Edwin Espinal, Caylie Taylor, and Jay Wilson join an established group of Schwab advisors to broaden bi-weekly personal finance guidance on SchwabMoneywise.
Charles Schwab (SCHW) reported February 2026 monthly activity: core net new assets were $32.5 billion, which includes a $17.5 billion outflow from a planned mutual fund clearing client deconversion; excluding that item, core net new assets were $50.0 billion.
Total client assets were $12.22 trillion at month-end, up 19% year-over-year and up 1% month-over-month. New brokerage accounts totaled 395,000 (up 9% YoY). February posted record daily average trades of 9.9 million and record client margin loan balances of $120.6 billion. Schwab said quarter-to-date revenue growth accelerated to approximately 16% vs 1Q25.