The Charles Schwab Corp (NYSE:SCHW)

Charles Schwab has always led the way in low-cost investing, and as a leading provider of low-cost ETFs, this company will continue to benefit from the broad shift to passive index investing. Schwab offers a large selection of low-cost index funds, and some of their ETFs are the cheapest available in their categories (expense ratios as low as 0.03). Furthermore, Schwab has a very clever business model of offering commission-free ETF trades, and charges fees to the fund providers based on how many Schwab clients hold those funds- which provides a steady stream of income to Schwab, at the same time offering a compelling benefit to clients.

Caveat: As long as the stock market continues to do well, SCHW should do well. In bear markets, expect volatility from this stock and be prepared to be patient.

Interest rates should benefit these guys and the retail investor seems to be picking up speed. These all made pretty good moves up and have consolidated. I am going to get into these before the financial numbers come out this quarter. Might be playing in a sell the good news, or could be at the point of the next step up. I am going to go with the move higher plan in thinking.