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Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $10 trillion of client assets at the end of 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.

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Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 2.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.34%. Currently, Charles Schwab has a market capitalization of $141.73 billion. 
Buying $100 In SCHW: If an investor had bought $100 of SCHW stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $707.21 today based on a price of $78.18 for SCHW at the time of writing.
<h3>Charles Schwab's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740693628_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Charles Schwab's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) short percent of float has risen 67.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.74 million shares sold short, which is 1.34% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.12 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Charles Schwab Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740665723_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Charles Schwab has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Charles Schwab's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Charles Schwab's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.31%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is Charles Schwab Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Charles Schwab.
Looking at options history for Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 66% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 22% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $153,163 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $293,091.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $55.0 to $110.0 for Charles Schwab over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Charles Schwab's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Charles Schwab's whale activity within a strike price range from $55.0 to $110.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Charles Schwab 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740512725_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$23.15</td>
<td>$23.15</td>
<td>$23.15</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$92.6K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.35</td>
<td>$9.15</td>
<td>$9.25</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$70.3K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$54.5K</td>
<td>167</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$6.65</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>311</td>
<td>65</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charles Schwab</h3>
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Charles Schwab, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Charles Schwab Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 5,861,911, with SCHW's price down by -0.5%, positioned at $79.72.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Charles Schwab</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $92.33.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $91. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $91. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $95. 
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on SCHW Options

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in SCHW usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 9 extraordinary options activities for Charles Schwab. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 55% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $259,396, and 4 are calls, amounting to $330,167.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $80.0 and $85.0 for Charles Schwab, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Charles Schwab options trades today is 1945.8 with a total volume of 15,643.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Charles Schwab's big money trades within a strike price range of $80.0 to $85.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Charles Schwab Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740082528_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.03</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$123.7K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/14/25</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.15</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$116.8K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$0.55</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$113.4K</td>
<td>568</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$1.0</td>
<td>$1.01</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$63.1K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.5</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>568</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charles Schwab</h3>
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Charles Schwab</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 6,191,624, with SCHW's price down by -0.63%, positioned at $81.5.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 53 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Charles Schwab</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $95.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Wells Fargo upgrades its rating to Overweight with a revised price target of $93. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $96. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $90. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $91. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank persists with their Buy rating on Charles Schwab, maintaining a target price of $105. 
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Looking At Charles Schwab's Recent Unusual Options Activity

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This is what happened during the 2018 tariffs, when imported steel was too expensive after the 25% tariffs, domestic steel producers also took the opportunity to raise their prices. This resulted in short-term margin expansion, which also led to soaring inflation. However, sustained higher steel prices can also impact demand in the long run.
<h2>CarMax: Higher Steel Prices Mean Higher New Car Prices</h2>
Higher steel prices would result in higher costs being passed onto the consumer. New car prices would increase, making it tougher on consumers. It&#39;s estimated that the 25% tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada could result in <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/02/03/trump-tariffs-new-car-prices-layoffs-canada-mexico/78179356007/">increasing the cost of a new car by $1,000 to $9,000</a>.
This would cause many consumers to consider buying a used vehicle for cheaper without getting smacked by the immediate depreciation once the car is driven off the lot. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/KMX/">CarMax Inc. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmx#NYSE">KMX</a>) is the nation&#39;s largest used car dealership. They would naturally be the benefactor as customers migrate to their showrooms to purchase used vehicles. The growing demand would result in higher used car prices, leading to margin expansion for CarMax.
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It is widely believed that levying tariffs on imports will drive inflation higher, especially if retaliatory tariffs are levied on American exports.&nbsp;This can also lead to higher commodity prices, which can bolster margins for coffee roasters like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/REBN/">Reborn Coffee Inc. (NASDAQ: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rebn#NASDAQ">REBN</a>).&nbsp;
Coffee prices hit a 27-year high at the end of November 2024. However, that was also driven by forecasts of tightening supply in 2025.
If supply constraints persist, elevated coffee prices could provide continued tailwinds for roasters, though higher costs may eventually pressure consumer demand.
<h2>Kroger: Food Inflation Is Profitable for Food Distributors and Grocers</h2>
Higher inflation may force consumers to tighten their budgets again, but they&#39;ll still need to spend on the necessities in the <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/sectors/consumer-staples/">consumer staples sector</a>. Major supermarket chains like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/KR/">Kroger Co. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kr#NYSE">KR</a>) would benefit from expanding margins as they pass on cost increases to customers and add a little extra for themselves.
Additionally, they would also gain from consumers trading down from name brand food items to Kroger&#39;s higher margin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/shoe-carnival-stock-one-size-fits-all-investors/">private label</a> items. This shift could further strengthen Kroger&#39;s pricing power and boost overall profitability amid economic uncertainty.
<h2>Charles Schwab: Rising Interest Rates Boost Net Interest Margin&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>
If inflation starts rising sharply, it will leave the Federal Reserve no choice but to reverse its interest rate cut policy and raise interest rates. Higher interest rates mean higher net interest income (NII) and margins for banks and brokers. <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/SCHW/">Charles Schwab Inc. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/schw#NYSE">SCHW</a>) would be a clear benefactor from higher NII as its assets under management (AUM) have grown to more than $10 trillion. They would also collect more interest on margin loans.
This is not a guess but a reality based on precedent. History has shown that rising rates tend to benefit financial institutions, making this scenario more than just speculation.
<h2>Allstate: Interest Income Climbs</h2>
Aside from banks, insurance companies are in the business of holding a ton of cash and cash equivalents. Insurance companies like <a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/ALL/">Allstate Co. (NYSE: </a><a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/all#NYSE">ALL</a>) collect a ton of premium, which it invests in cash and liquid interest-bearing instruments and securities like money market funds, CDs, Treasury, and municipal and investment grade bonds.
Higher interest rates equate to higher investment income. As interest rates rise, these investments generate higher yields, boosting overall investment income and profitability.
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The move comes as Texas emerges as a potential rival to traditional financial centers. TXSE Group recently filed registration papers for the Texas Stock Exchange with the Securities and Exchange Commission, having raised $161 million for a planned 2026 launch.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/12/the-new-york-stock-exchange-is-launching-an-exchange-in-texas.html">previously told CNBC</a> that environmental, social, and governance rules drove interest in a Texas-based exchange. &#8220;We need to make sure that Texas companies, and companies similarly situated, are not going to be cut off from capital markets in New York with policy decisions made from the left in places like New York,&#8221; Abbott said.
The state has already attracted major corporations. Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) reincorporated in Texas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/06/39334018/yeehaw-musk-drives-tesla-incorporation-to-texas-after-shareholder-vote">following a Delaware court battle over CEO Elon Musk&#8216;s compensation package</a>.&nbsp;
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Both exchanges will operate electronically, reflecting modern trading practices where stocks trade across multiple venues regardless of their primary listing location.
The Texas Stock Exchange, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39176944/bye-bye-nyse-nasdaq-wall-street-bigwigs-blackrock-citadel-securities-lead-charge-for-new-apoliti">backed by financial giants including BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), Citadel Securities and Charles Schwab</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), welcomes the competition. &#8220;We have known all along that Texas is the best place to do business,&#8221; a TXSE spokesperson <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/nyse-chicago-reincorporate-texas-2025-02-12/">told Reuters</a>. &#8220;The Texas Stock Exchange is harnessing this momentum to build a national securities exchange in our home state,.&#8221; the spokesperson added.&nbsp;
Texas&#8217;s expanding financial footprint extends beyond exchanges. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/meta-incorporation-texas-delware-f06e8bab">The Wall Street Journal reported last month</a>, following a broader trend of companies seeking alternatives to Delaware incorporation.
Abbott views the moves as cementing Texas&#8217;s position &#8220;as an economic powerhouse on the global stage.&#8221;
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A 66-year-old Reddit user recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/02/43659701/blackrock-ceo-larry-fink-gave-his-diagnosis-of-retirement-crisis-rely-on-social-security-alone-and-youre-going-to-be-living-in-poverty">shared a dilemma</a> in the r/retirement subreddit: Should they reduce retirement contributions in their 60s to enjoy life more while they're still working?
They referenced Jamie Hopkins' advice in "How to Retire," which suggests that once you reach 62, you might want to stop aggressively saving and start spending a little more. The idea is simple: Don't wait until retirement to enjoy life—because there's no guarantee you'll be healthy enough to do so.
This particular Redditor is in good financial shape and able to retire next year according to their planner, in excellent health, and genuinely enjoys working. Still, after seeing a family friend diagnosed with terminal cancer at 62, they're wondering if they should scale back on savings and take a few extra luxury vacations while they still can.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Other Retirees Had to Say</h2>
The responses were mixed. Some people encouraged them to start spending now, arguing that life is unpredictable. One user, also in their 60s, said they gradually phased out contributions over the last few years and found it to be a smooth transition. Others shared personal stories of health scares that made them rethink delaying their retirement dreams.
But not everyone agreed. A few commenters pointed out that if they don't need the extra money now, why not keep saving while they're still working? There's also the tax angle—maxing out pre-tax contributions today could lower their taxable income, reducing their tax bill.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Should You Cut Back on Retirement Contributions in Your 60s?</h2>
There's no one-size-fits-all answer, but financial experts suggest considering a few key factors:
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<li>Do You Have Enough Saved for Retirement?</li>
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If you're on track to retire comfortably, then pulling back on contributions could make sense. But if you're still catching up, those extra contributions—especially catch-up contributions—can go a long way.
According to Charles Schwab's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) <a href="https://content.schwab.com/web/retail/public/about-schwab/schwab_2024_401k_participant_survey_findings.pdf">2024 401(k) Participant Study</a>, most Americans believe they need $1.8 million to retire comfortably. However, some financial gurus like Suze Orman <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/11/41781968/suze-orman-says-if-youre-rich-like-her-then-you-can-retire-early-but-if-you-only-have-2-million-">warn $2 million is "pennies" </a>in today's world. Others like economist Andrew Biggs argue you can get by on $50,000 to $100,000.&nbsp;
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<li>How's Your Health?</li>
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If you're in great health and expect to work several more years, there's no rush to start spending. But if you have health concerns, it might be wise to prioritize experiences now.
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<li>What's Your Tax Situation?</li>
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If you're contributing to a pre-tax 401(k), cutting back now could mean paying higher taxes on your income today. Some people choose to shift contributions to a Roth 401(k) or even a taxable brokerage account for more flexibility.
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<li>Do You Have an RMD Strategy?</li>
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Required minimum distributions start at age 73 for most people, which means you'll have to start withdrawing from traditional retirement accounts whether you want to or not. Some retirees reduce pre-tax contributions and switch to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/24/01/42757069/i-dont-care-what-tax-bracket-youre-in-suze-orman-insists-youd-be-crazy-to-have-anything-other-than-a-roth-retirement-account">Roth accounts</a> to avoid a big tax bill later.
If you're financially secure, still working because you enjoy it, and have more money than you realistically need for retirement, cutting back on contributions to enjoy life now isn't a bad idea.
However, if you're unsure whether you've saved enough—or if you'd be giving up important tax advantages—it's worth running the numbers with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/are-you-rich">financial advisor</a> before making any big changes.
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Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) has evolved from a confetti-throwing trading app into a serious financial services platform, with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43641644/robinhood-q4-earnings-preview-can-company-rebound-from-q3-miss-key-items-to-watch#:~:text=Earnings%20Estimates%3A%20Analysts%20expect%20Robinhood,of%20the%20last%2010%20quarters.">shares quadrupling over the past year as it expands beyond its meme-stock roots</a>.
The company&#8217;s transformation includes launching futures trading, a desktop platform for serious traders, and a credit card program that has attracted 2 million waitlist subscribers, according to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/72c164f8-2c25-4499-9bc2-81053278084e">Financial Times</a>. Its Gold card offers 3% cashback, with select clients eligible for a solid gold version.
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Yet the company is facing challenges in the competitive brokerage landscape. With $195 billion in assets under custody as of November, it remains dwarfed by traditional players like Fidelity and Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) , which manage $15 trillion and $10 trillion respectively.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev set ambitious targets during the company's December investor day, aiming for market leadership in options trading by 2027 and equities by 2029. The company&#8217;s $200 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/06/39313872/robinhoods-200m-bitstamp-deal-marks-major-step-in-growing-crypto-business-heres-where-you-">acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp</a> in June signals its commitment to digital asset expansion.
&#8220;The maturation of Robinhood has coincided with the maturation of the retail investor,&#8221; Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley told the Financial Times.
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Traditional brokers, however, continue to compete for younger clients. Schwab CEO Rick Wurster recently said on an earnings call that a third of its new retail investors were under 30, and half were under 40.
While Robinhood offers multiple asset classes on one platform—from cryptocurrency to stock options—analysts question whether younger clients will &#8220;graduate&#8221; to larger firms as they accumulate wealth.&nbsp;
The path to product parity with established brokers remains &#8220;very, very long,&#8221; Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish told the Financial Times.
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The company&#8217;s strategy includes expanding beyond trading into broader financial services. Its recent initiatives target more sophisticated investors while maintaining the platform&#8217;s accessibility for newcomers.
&#8220;Maybe it&#8217;s an unfair comparison, because Schwab and Fidelity are very mature platforms,&#8221; Budish said, but added that seeing the company mature makes him &#8220;more willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.&#8221;
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Website listings and data company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/12/42462666/plan-and-budget-for-the-mid-6-range-what-homebuyers-can-expect-in-2025-according-to-realtor-com">Realtor.com</a> is the latest high-profile Californian-based company to relocate to Texas. In moving from Santa Clara to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43620349/tesla-still-on-track-to-launch-autonomous-ride-hailing-in-austin-by-june-says-elon-musk">Austin</a>, alarm bells sounded in Silicon Valley as it lost another high-profile tech business to the Lone Star state.
&#8220;With the move, the company has made Austin its top hiring location and has committed to the long-term growth of its team and office footprint in Texas,&#8221; Realtor.com <a href="https://cw-gbl-gws-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/cw/marketbeat-pdfs/2024/q4/us-reports/office/austin_americas_marketbeat_office_q42024.pdf?rev=f81f4e5596c0434ea30b73c9c4a80aa6">announced</a> on Feb. 6, adding that the area&#8217;s affordable cost of living, &#8220;aspirational lifestyle,&#8221; and &#8220;expansive tech and academic communities&#8221; make it an ideal home base.
Realtor.com is a unit of News Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWS#NASDAQ">NWS</a>, NWSA)).
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Affordability And Lifestyle</h2>
In conjunction with the move, and in a blow to Californian prestige, Realtor.com said: &#8220;Austin and Texas offer a strong and growing talent pool, a powerhouse economy with unparalleled housing growth, affordability of living only matched by its aspirational lifestyle, expansive tech, and academic communities, and a dynamic and vibrant city at the heart of the thriving state of Texas. There is no better place for us to call home.&#8221;
It continued: &#8220;Over the coming years, we are committed to growing our presence by hiring great local talent and by bringing new recruits to Texas. Basing Realtor.com in Texas puts our company at the heart of innovation and inspiration at a moment of national economic renaissance for America. We are proud to be housed in a state which understands the crucial role played by business in providing opportunities for personal growth, professional success and community achievement. Our investment in Austin is a downpayment on The American Dream.&#8221;
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Realtor.com's announcement<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/chevron-to-leave-california-for-texas-as-regulations-mount-in-golden-state-d58e170c"> </a>echoed oil major Chevron's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) last year that it would move to Texas from California. The company is now based in Dallas.
&#8220;We believe California has a number of policies that raise costs, that hurt consumers, that discourage investment, and ultimately, we think that&#8217;s not good for the economy in California and for consumers,&#8221; Chevron CEO Mike Wirth <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/chevron-to-leave-california-for-texas-as-regulations-mount-in-golden-state-d58e170c">told The Wall Street Journal</a> in August.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Deluge Of Companies Leaving California For Texas</h2>
<a href="http://realtor.com/">Realtor.com</a> joins a deluge of companies that have traded the Golden State for the Lone Star State. These include Chevron, SpaceX, X, Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) , and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/options/25/02/43597329/unpacking-the-latest-options-trading-trends-in-charles-schwab">Charles Schwab</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NASDAQ">SCHW</a>).&nbsp;
Recently, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) CEO Mark Zuckerberg moved trust and safety workers to Texas and is reportedly exploring <a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/meta-incorporation-texas-delware-f06e8bab">moving the social-media giant&#8217;s legal residence</a> to the state. Smaller but high-profile companies, such as TV chef<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gordon-ramsay-moves-restaurant-hq-california-texas-2021-12"> Gordon Ramsay&#8217;s restaurant business</a> also made headlines by moving to Texas from California.
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<a href="https://www.concordia.edu/blog/19-corporations-and-businesses-fleeing-california-for-texas.html">Other large companies</a>, including CBRE Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>), Green Dot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDOT#NYSE">GDOT</a>), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>), Oracle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), and Pabst Brewing Company, have moved to Texas in recent years, according to Concordia University.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Population Surge</h2>
Aside from differing politics, many companies cite the cost of living, affordable land, and lack of state income taxes as drivers for the move. Texas&#8217;s population increased by 1.6% in the year to July 2022, <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/why-americans-are-fleeing-democratic-states-1795292">Newsweek reported</a>, citing Census Bureau data. Over the same period, California decreased by 0.3% and New York by 0.9%.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-06/realtor-com-leaves-california-to-set-up-headquarters-in-texas">Bloomberg reported</a> that Realtor.com has around 60,000 square feet in its Austin headquarters, and some workers who used to be based out of Santa Clara have been instructed to work remotely. However, according to commercial real estate brokerage <a href="https://cw-gbl-gws-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/cw/marketbeat-pdfs/2024/q4/us-reports/office/austin_americas_marketbeat_office_q42024.pdf?rev=f81f4e5596c0434ea30b73c9c4a80aa6">Cushman &amp;&nbsp; Wakefield</a>, Austin&#8217;s construction boom has resulted in office vacancies of nearly 30%.
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Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is set to expand retail trading hours for stocks and ETFs to 24 hours a day, five days a week (24/5), bringing traditional finance (TradFi) a step closer to the accessibility of decentralized finance (DeFi). 
Nate Geraci, President of ETF Store, highlighted this shift in a recent post on X, stating, &#8220;Schwab expanding retail trading on stocks &amp; ETFs to 24hrs, 5 days a week&#8230; You may not like it, but tradfi slowly moving towards defi hrs. Full securities tokenization the longer-term end state.&#8221;
The move, which echoes a long-term trend toward tokenization, will allow Schwab&#8217;s retail clients to trade a wider range of securities, including companies in the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq-100, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">hundreds of ETFs</a>.
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The initiative builds on Schwab's October 2024 announcement, in which the brokerage firm outlined its plans to extend overnight trading access. Currently, Schwab facilitates approximately six million daily average trades and manages $9.92 trillion in total client assets. With this expansion, retail investors will have increased flexibility to react to global market developments in real time.
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Ameritrade pioneered 24/5 trading in 2018 as the first U.S. retail broker-dealer to offer overnight trading through its thinkorswim platforms. Schwab acquired Ameritrade in 2020, inheriting its commitment to extended-hour trading. 
Until now, retail clients on the thinkorswim platform had access to approximately two dozen ETFs during overnight sessions.
Schwab had announced last year that it will begin piloting expanded overnight access with a select group of clients. It will gradually roll out full access in 2025. The brokerage already offers pre-market and post-market extended hours trading across its platforms. Additionally, futures, options on futures, and forex trading are available to clients with approved accounts via thinkorswim.
The move comes amid a growing appetite for around-the-clock trading, mirroring the continuous operations of cryptocurrency markets. With increased adoption of digital assets, some analysts see Schwab's expansion as a step toward fully tokenized securities. The bet is that this would enable real-time, global trading with fewer barriers. By increasing trading flexibility, Schwab aims to cater to evolving investor preferences.
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Charles Schwab Expands 24 Hour Trading To All Its Retail Clients

Charles Schwab shares are trading higher. Truist Securities raised its price target on the stock from $90 to $91.

In the latest quarter, 17 analysts provided ratings for Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $90.82, a high estimate of $105.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. This current average has increased by 7.44% from the previous average price target of $84.53. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739296814_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Charles Schwab. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>David Smith</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Smith</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bedell</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Fannon</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Charles Schwab. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Charles Schwab compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Charles Schwab's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Charles Schwab's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SCHW/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Charles Schwab analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Charles Schwab</h2>
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
<h3>Charles Schwab: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Charles Schwab's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 9.94% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Charles Schwab's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 32.22% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Charles Schwab's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 3.97%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Charles Schwab's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.36%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, Charles Schwab adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Analyst Ratings

What Analysts Are Saying About Charles Schwab Stock

Truist Securities analyst David Smith maintains Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $90 to $91.

Price Target

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Charles Schwab, Raises Price Target to $91

TD currently holds 184,678,738 shares of Schwab's common stock representing 10.1% economic ownership. The Bank will sell 165,443,530 shares through a registered offering at a price of US$79.25 per share. Schwab will purchase 19,235,208 shares from the Bank for a total purchase price of US$1.5 billion. The sale is expected to close on February 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.
The transaction will generate net proceeds of approximately C$20 billion after taxes and underwriting discount with C$15 billion in CET1 capital created or 247 bps of CET1 capital released.

TD Bank Group Prices Sale Of 184.7M Schwab Shares At $79.25 Each, Unlocking C$20B In Proceeds And Launching Share Buyback Program

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Charles Schwab.
Looking at options history for Charles Schwab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) we detected 11 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 45% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 18% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $217,086 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $297,483.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $65.0 to $83.0 for Charles Schwab over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Charles Schwab's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Charles Schwab's significant trades, within a strike price range of $65.0 to $83.0, over the past month.
<h3>Charles Schwab 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739202332_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.79</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$89.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.65</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$64.0K</td>
<td>351</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$1.88</td>
<td>$1.94</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$50.2K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>708</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.8</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$15.9</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.61</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Charles Schwab</h3>
Charles Schwab operates in brokerage, wealth management, banking, and asset management. It runs a large network of brick-and-mortar brokerage branch offices and a well-established online investing website, and it has mobile trading capabilities. It also operates a bank and a proprietary asset-management business and offers services to independent investment advisors. Schwab is among the largest firms in the investment business, with over $9 trillion of client assets at the end of September 2024. Nearly all of its revenue is from the United States.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Charles Schwab, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Charles Schwab Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 3,970,435, the price of SCHW is down -2.79% at $80.86. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Charles Schwab</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $93.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Deutsche Bank keeps a Buy rating on Charles Schwab with a target price of $105. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Charles Schwab, targeting a price of $96. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Wells Fargo has upgraded their rating to Overweight and adjusted the price target to $93. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Charles Schwab, which currently sits at a price target of $85. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Truist Securities lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $90.
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Charles Schwab Agrees To Repurchase $1.5B Of Its Nonvoting Common Stock Directly From TD, In Private Transaction

Charles Schwab shares are trading lower after TD Bank announced plans to sell its entire equity investment in the company.

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TD Bank Group Announces Intent to Sell its Equity Investment in Schwab

TD Bank Group Announces Intention to Purchase for Cancellation up to 100 Million of its Common Shares

Schwab Trading Activity Index™: January Score Kicks off the New Year With a Slump

The Charles Schwab Corporation Announces Pricing of $13.1 Billion Secondary Offering of Its Common Stock Held by an Affiliate of The Toronto-Dominion Bank

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TD Bank Group Announces Pricing of Offering of Schwab Stock

Schwab Makes Expanded 24-Hour Trading Available to All Clients

The Charles Schwab Corporation Completes Secondary Offering of Common Stock

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
11:26 AMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$72.50	Jan 16, 2026	315	800	800	87	923	TRADE	BEARISH
01:20 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$80.00	Jul 18, 2025	133	2001	2000	538	372	TRADE	BULLISH