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Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) reported its results from the Federal Reserve’s 2026 CCAR stress test. The Fed maintained Schwab’s stress capital buffer at 2.5% through 2027. Schwab’s CET1 ratio was 26.3% as of March 31, 2026, versus a 7.0% regulatory requirement including SCB.
The company also reported a consolidated Tier 1 leverage ratio of 8.9% at the end of Q1 2026, compared with 9.3% at year-end 2025. Management emphasized capital strength, a diversified business model, and a principles-based balance sheet approach.
Charles Schwab (SCHW) scheduled a Summer Business Update for institutional investors on Tuesday, July 21, via live public webcast. The program runs from 7:30–8:30 a.m. CT (8:30–9:30 a.m. ET) and will feature President and CEO Rick Wurster and CFO Mike Verdeschi.
Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light for the 10th consecutive year, recognizing it as one of the nation’s most community-minded companies.
Over the past decade, Schwab invested $100+ million in financial literacy and communities, including $16.7 million in 2025 grants and 156,000 volunteer hours.
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.