Innovating Brokerage: The Schwab Transformation

This chapter explores the evolution of Charles Schwab, a brokerage firm that changed the trading landscape by democratizing market access and eliminating commissions. It highlights the company's strategic growth into wealth management and the impact of regulatory changes on the advisory industry. By adapting to market trends and focusing on higher-value services, Schwab has transformed its revenue model and maintained competitiveness in the financial sector.

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Arif Karim talks about a deep value pick, Charles Schwab. After graduating from MIT more than two decades ago, Arif entered the financial investment space. He’s now the senior investment analyst at Ensemble Capital Management.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

What is the intrinsic value of Charles Schwab?
The importance of networking effects in wealth management.
Why the two most important metrics in wealth management is AUM growth and NIM.
How to value a financial service company.
What the expectation is for inflation, and the impact for Charles Schwab.
Ask the Investors: When do you understand an asset well enough to invest in it?

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