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The Charles Schwab Family of Funds offers the Schwab Municipal Money Fund (symbol: SWTXX) as a reliable option for investors seeking tax-exempt income with low risk. This fund primarily invests in high-quality municipal securities, providing stability and potential tax benefits to investors. With a focus on capital preservation and liquidity, Schwab Municipal Money Fund is a suitable choice for investors looking to park cash or earn tax-exempt income.
Charles Schwab has launched the Financial Planning Action Center, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing financial planning accessibility. Available since February 23, 2022, this tool allows clients to track tasks, communicate with consultants, and manage financial goals effectively. Key features include a digital dashboard for task management, client engagement enhancements, ongoing alerts, and improved planning efficiency. The initiative comes after a significant increase in digital engagement, evidenced by 3.6 billion logins and over 60,000 financial plans created in 2021, underlining the demand for modern financial tools.
The Charles Schwab Corporation has reported its Monthly Activity Report for January 2022, showcasing significant client engagement. Core net new assets amounted to $33.6 billion, with total client assets reaching $7.80 trillion, marking a 15% year-over-year increase but down 4% month-over-month. Additionally, net new assets, excluding mutual fund clearing, totaled $33.9 billion. Client cash as a percentage of assets was 11.3%, down from 12.2% a year earlier and marginally up from 10.9% in December 2021.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced a 2 cent increase in its quarterly cash dividend, reflecting an 11% rise to $0.20 per share. This dividend will be distributed on February 25, 2022, to stockholders of record as of February 11, 2022. Chairman Charles Schwab expressed confidence in the company’s earnings and cash flow, emphasizing its strategic direction. The press release also details preferred stock dividends payable on March 1, 2022, for various series, with ranges from $14.88 to $23.125000.
According to Schwab Advisor Services' Independent Advisor Outlook Study, 93% of registered investment advisors (RIAs) anticipate growth in the independent advice industry over the next five years, with an expected 17% increase in net new assets annually. Key growth strategies include client acquisition (64%) and enhancing existing client relationships (34%). Additionally, 52% of advisors believe personalization of investment portfolios will rise, particularly among Millennials. However, 37% of firms report talent acquisition as their biggest operational challenge.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported a record net income of $1.6 billion for Q4 2021, up from $1.1 billion in Q4 2020. Full-year 2021 net income reached $5.9 billion, a 77% increase year-over-year. The company achieved record core net new assets of $162.2 billion in Q4, totaling $558.2 billion for the year, reflecting an 8% organic growth rate. Client assets rose 22% to $8.14 trillion. Despite transaction-related costs of $255 million in Q4, the pre-tax profit margin was 43%. CEO Walt Bettinger noted strong client engagement amidst fluctuating market conditions.
Schwab Asset Management, part of The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), announced that its 27 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will not distribute capital gains for the 2021 tax year, a significant move for tax efficiency. As the fifth largest ETF provider with over $265 billion in assets, Schwab aims to lower fees and enhance tax advantages for investors. The ETF lineup includes market-cap index, Fundamental Index® ETFs, and the recently introduced Schwab Ariel ESG ETF. This initiative reflects Schwab's commitment to providing low-cost, efficient investment options.
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The Charles Schwab Corporation released its Monthly Activity Report for November 2021, revealing key metrics.
Core net new assets increased to $45.1 billion, with $44.5 billion excluding mutual fund clearing. Total client assets reached $7.92 trillion, marking a 23% year-over-year growth but a 1% decrease from October 2021. Additionally, the company saw 448,000 new brokerage accounts opened, a 4% increase from November 2020 and a significant 13% rise from October 2021.
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