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06 Jul 2026, 03:15 UTC · 4h ago
The Retail Trading Boom Is Back. Charles Schwab Is Quietly Cashing In.
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Charles Schwab's customer assets grew 27% year-over-year as of May 2026, reaching $13.1 trillion. — Massive growth in assets under management directly increases the company's capacity for fee generation and interest income.
+0.60Schwab saw a 37% year-over-year increase in new brokerage accounts opened in May, totaling 461,000. — A significant surge in new user acquisition expands the long-term customer base for commissions and margin lending.
+0.50Margin loans at Charles Schwab increased by 38% from the end of 2025. — Higher margin lending typically increases interest income for the broker, though it increases credit risk.
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Charles Schwab trades at a P/E ratio of 19x, significantly lower than Robinhood's 54x valuation. — A lower valuation relative to a peer suggests a potential value opportunity for investors if growth persists.
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The company is seeing record trade volumes, massive growth in customer assets, and is described as an attractive valuation compared to peers.
The article acknowledges impressive growth and a strong growth story, though it cautions about an extreme P/E valuation.
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