Charles Schwab
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TW Score
7.4/10Major US brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, options and futures with commission-free equities and deep research.
Score breakdown
- License
- 8.7
- Regulatory
- 10.0
- Business
- 10.0
- Software
- 8.0
- Risk
- 9.0
- Community
- No reviews yet
Pros and cons
Pros
- Regulated by top-tier authorities (SEC, FINRA)
- Broad market coverage (5 asset classes)
- Long track record (since 1971)
- Publicly listed company
Regulation
| Authority | License | Country | Status | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEC | 8-16514 | US | Active · verified Jul 2026 | Check register ↗ |
| FINRA | 5393 | US | Active · verified Jul 2026 | Check register ↗ |
| SIPC | — | US | Active | Search register ↗ |
2 of 3 licences checked against the official register — last checked July 2026.
At a glance
- Platforms
- PROPRIETARY, WEB, MOBILE
- Assets
- stocks, etf, options, futures, bonds
- Headquarters
- Westlake, US
- Founded
- 1971
Company news
Schwab Trading Activity Index Rises Modestly in July as Clients Buy Dips
Schwab Announces Its Summer Business Update
Charles Schwab (SCHW) to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
Schwab Trading Index hits 4-Year High in June as Retail Investors Buy the Dip
Schwab Center for Financial Research Releases 2026 Mid-Year Market Outlook
Schwab Reports Monthly Activity Highlights
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