Schwab's Trading Tools and Research Advantage

See for yourself all the advantages Schwab offers active traders during this practical and comprehensive online seminar.

Getting the Most Out of Market Edge®

Featuring Lee Bohl

Get a quick introduction to all the features, analysis and commentary you'll find on Market Edge.

Schwab Equity Ratings Foundations

by Greg Forsythe

Learn about the criteria we use when evaluating stocks for Schwab Equity Ratings in this in-depth article and complementary podcast.

Schwab Equity Ratings Report Card

by John Zbesko

Read how Schwab Equity Ratings are determined and how closely our ratings predicted the actual performance of those equities.

Market Commentary from Market Edge®

By providing an in-depth and insightful recap of the market in its Daily and Weekly Market Commentary, Market Edge offers traders practical recommendations they can put to use right away.

Schwab Market Update

Get an overview of the day's market action every day, followed by detailed assessments of the economic issues moving the market, as well as individual stocks on the move.

Schwab Market Perspective

Go inside the latest economic and company data moving the market with our comprehensive weekly analysis and the potential impact they may have on various sectors, equities, bonds, and more.

Straight Talk
(Liz Ann Sonders, Mark Riepe and
Rande Spiegelman)

Week after week, Schwab's experts provide practical, in-depth analysis of market conditions as well as practical answers to real-world issues.

Market Snapshot with
Liz Ann Sonders

Every month Schwab's Chief Investment Strategist explains the forces affecting the market today and what you should look for tomorrow.

Schwab Sector Views

Ideal for traders who want ideas they can use, these reports analyze the action and immediate potential of various equity sectors.

Schwab News Impact Report

These timely proprietary reports provide immediate analysis of the potential impact of recent news events on an individual equity.

Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Multiple-leg options strategies will involve multiple commissions. With long options, investors may lose 100% of the principal invested. Spread trading may only be done in margin accounts. Please read the Options Disclosure Document entitled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any options transaction. Call your local Schwab office, or write to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. at 101 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104 for a current copy.

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Exchange-traded funds are subject to risks similar to those of stocks. Investment returns will fluctuate and are subject to market volatility, so that an investor's shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Investments in foreign investments may incur greater risks than domestic investments. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Investors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. You can request a prospectus by calling 800-435-4000. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Strategy testing past performance data should not be construed as indicative of future results.

The Trailing Stop feature should not be confused with the Stop order (order type). All alerts with Trailing Stops or other conditional orders will be entered as a Market or Limit order types (same day only).

Restrictions apply: The $8.95 flat commission does not apply to foreign stock transactions, large block transactions requiring special handling, employer negotiated commission schedules applicable to equity compensation transactions, or restricted stock transactions. Foreign ordinary shares that trade online in the U.S. over-the-counter (OTC) market and do not settle in the U.S. will have a $50 foreign transaction fee added to the cost of the transaction. All broker-assisted and automated phone trades are subject to service charges. A minimum deposit of $1,000 is required to open most Schwab brokerage accounts. Waivers may apply. See the Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for details. Employee equity compensation transactions are subject to separate commission schedules.

*250 free trades expire 90 days after account approval. Applies to base online equity, ETF and option commissions only. Option per-contract fees still apply. To qualify, you must commit to making a minimum of 36 online equity or options trades per year and deposit $100,000. Other commission-free trade offers may be available if you deposit less than $100,000 -- call 888-245-6864 for terms. Free trades will be assigned at account opening. Account and assets deposited must be new to Schwab. Current Schwab clients and households are not eligible. Please see the Charles Schwab Pricing Guide for detailed information. Offer valid until 6/30/2011. Offer is nontransferable, limited to one per household, and may not be combined with other offers. Accounts ineligible for this offer include, without limitation: 401(k), 403(b), Custodial, 529 Plan and Estate accounts. Unlisted foreign ordinary stocks are not eligible for this offer. Only trades placed through Schwab.com, StreetSmart Pro®, StreetSmart.com®, or Schwab Wireless are eligible for free trades. No credit will be given for unexecuted trades. Domestic, nonprofessional accounts only. Schwab, Schwab-affiliated, broker-dealer and exchange employees are not eligible. Other exceptions may apply. Schwab reserves the right to restrict this offer at any time.