Access to Low Prices and Comprehensive Options
Thinkorswim Fixed Income Pricing at Schwab provides investors with access to the lowest prices from over 200 dealers, offering a wide range of products including individual bonds, CDs, bond funds, ETFs, and more. With the ability to place online trades for new issue CDs and Treasuries at auction for no additional cost, investors can benefit from competitive pricing and a seamless trading experience. Additionally, clients can select from hundreds of no-load, no-transaction-fee bond mutual funds, giving them a diverse range of investment options.
Transparent and Competitive Pricing Structure
Schwab's fixed income pricing structure ensures transparency and competitive rates for various investment products. For individual bonds, including new issues and secondary trades of corporate bonds, municipal bonds, government agencies, and zero-coupon Treasuries, the online fee is $1 per bond with a $10 minimum and $250 maximum. Broker-assisted trades incur an additional $25 fee. Treasuries, including new issues and secondary trades of Treasury bills, notes, bonds, TIPS, and Floating Rate notes, have a $0 commission for online trades, with a $25 fee for broker-assisted trades. Similarly, CDs, for both new issues and secondary trades, have an online fee of $1 per CD with a $10 minimum and $250 maximum, along with a $25 fee for broker-assisted trades. Bond funds under the Mutual Fund OneSource service have no transaction fee or loads, while Transaction Fee Mutual Funds are priced at $74.95. Bond ETFs, including Schwab ETFs™, have $0 commission for online trades and a $25 fee for broker-assisted trades. Preferred securities offer $0 online trading with a fee structure for automated phone trades and broker-assisted trades.
Expert Assistance and Support
To further enhance the customer experience, Thinkorswim Fixed Income Pricing at Schwab offers support from a team of fixed income specialists who are available to address any questions or concerns that investors may have. Clients can contact the team at 877-903-8069 for personalized assistance and guidance related to fixed income investments. This added level of support ensures that investors have access to expert advice and insights to make informed decisions.
Optimizing Bond Pricing Strategies
Understanding the fundamentals of bond pricing is essential for maximizing profits and minimizing costs. Schwab provides guidance on evaluating all costs and fees associated with bond investments, allowing investors to make informed decisions. By comparing costs, maximizing return potential, and analyzing the relationship between price and yield, investors can develop effective bond pricing strategies. Schwab's illustration of bond pricing scenarios with different dealers and corresponding yields to maturity offers valuable insights into optimizing pricing strategies for bond investments.