Charles Schwab is a financial services company that provides a range of investment and banking solutions aimed at individual investors and institutional clients. The firm specializes in brokerage services, investment advisory, and wealth management, offering customers access to trading platforms, retirement accounts, and various investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. In addition to its brokerage services, Charles Schwab also offers banking services, including checking and savings accounts, and promotes financial education to help clients make informed investment decisions. The company's commitment to low-cost investing and enhancing customer experience has positioned it as a prominent player in the financial services industry. Read More
Schwab Advisor Services, Charles Schwab's business supporting the growth and success of more than 17,000 independent registered investment advisors (RIAs), today announced new AI solutions for RIAs, available inside Schwab Advisor Center and through the third-party solutions that connect to it. The news was announced from Schwab IMPACT®, the largest and longest running annual event for RIAs and the ecosystem that serves them.
Schwab Advisor Services™ today announced the creation of National RIA Day, an annual day recognizing independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) and honoring the work they do to support their clients each day. Unveiled onstage at Schwab IMPACT 2026®, the largest gathering of independent advisors in the country, the inaugural National RIA Day will take place February 17, 2027, and will be observed on the third Wednesday of February every year thereafter.
The Board of Directors of The Charles Schwab Corporation at its meeting today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per common share. The dividend is payable November 27, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 13, 2026.
Schwab's 0.03% expense ratio and higher 5-year returns make it compelling for cost-conscious investors, while iShares offers concentrated emerging-market exposure with different risk characteristics.
Both charge identical 0.06% fees, but Schwab delivers a higher 2.7% dividend yield while Vanguard provides nearly 6,000 holdings for broader diversification.
Schwab Asset Management®, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, today announced the launch of the Schwab International Bond ETF (NYSE: SCIN), a new low-cost ETF designed to give investors a straightforward way to access the international investment-grade bond market. With an expense ratio of 0.06%, SCIN is one of the lowest-cost ETFs in both the Morningstar Global Bond-USD Hedged and Lipper International Income Funds categories. The first day of trading is expected to be on or about October 21, 2026.