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Today, the Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (SCMB) starts trading on NYSE Arca, offering investors access to the U.S. investment grade, tax-exempt bond market at a low cost. With a net expense ratio of 0.03%, SCMB boasts the lowest fees in its category. The ETF aims to track the ICE AMT-Free Core U.S. National Municipal Index and offers income exempt from federal taxes. Schwab's Head of Product Management emphasizes the fund's attractiveness amid high municipal bond yields, aiming to provide easy income and diversification options for investors.
The Charles Schwab Corporation has scheduled a Fall Business Update for institutional investors on October 27, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PT. This live public webcast will focus on recent developments and the management's strategic direction, featuring CEO Walt Bettinger, President Rick Wurster, and CFO Peter Crawford. As of August 31, 2022, Schwab boasts 34 million active brokerage accounts, 1.7 million banking accounts, and approximately $7.13 trillion in client assets.
Schwab Advisor Services has expanded its institutional no transaction fee (INTF) mutual fund offering, now including over 800 funds from 15 leading asset managers. The expansion aims to enhance independent registered investment advisors' ability to customize client portfolios. This offering includes funds with lower net expense ratios and a higher number of funds rated 4 or 5 by Morningstar. This new selection is available to advisors working with both Schwab and TD Ameritrade Institutional.
The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCHW) has declared a dividend of
Schwab Asset Management announced the launch of the Schwab Municipal Bond ETF (NYSE Arca: SCMB), expected to begin trading on or about October 12. The ETF features an expense ratio of 0.03%, positioning it as a low-cost option within the municipal bond market, targeting tax-exempt income. This launch marks Schwab's eighth bond ETF and 29th ETF overall, enhancing its competitive lineup. The ETF aims to track the ICE AMT-Free Core U.S. National Municipal Index and is designed for efficient income and risk management.
The Charles Schwab Corporation announced the redemption of all 400,000 outstanding shares of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, effective November 1, 2022, at a price of $1,000 per share. The redemption will not include a regular quarterly dividend, which if declared, will be paid separately to holders of record on the same date. The shares will be redeemed through the Depository Trust Company, managed by Equiniti Trust Company.
As of August 31, 2022, Schwab reported $7.13 trillion in client assets and 34 million active brokerage accounts.
Schwab Stock Plan Services achieved the highest Net Promoter Score for loyalty in the 2022 Equity Compensation Administration Benchmarking Study by Group Five. This study included responses from 586 U.S. public companies. Schwab also ranked second for overall satisfaction and value in the industry, earning top ratings in categories such as ease of use and fee satisfaction. Amy Reback, Head of Schwab Stock Plan Services, emphasized the importance of equity compensation in attracting talent.
The Charles Schwab Corporation reported strong performance in its August 2022 Monthly Activity Report, with core net new assets of $43.3 billion and total client assets of $7.13 trillion. New accounts increased by 332,000, and daily average trades were 5.6 million. CFO Peter Crawford highlighted anticipated revenue growth of 18%-19% year-over-year for Q3, driven by net interest margin improvements. The company has adjusted its Tier 1 Leverage Ratio target to 6.50%-6.75%, reflecting a robust balance sheet and effective capital planning.
ETF investors remain resilient in a challenging market marked by inflation and volatility, with 80% preferring ETFs as their investment vehicle. According to Schwab's study, ETF portfolios have grown from 27% to 33% over five years, with expectations to reach 40% in the next five years. Notably, 93% of ETF investors plan to purchase more ETFs in the next two years. The desire for personalized portfolios is strong, with significant interest in direct indexing and ESG-aligned investments. Millennials show a higher affinity for ETFs, with 41% of their portfolios currently in ETFs and expectations to increase that share further.