Schwab Trading Activity Index™: STAX Score Soared in February, Defying AI Panic

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-20T21:51:57+00:00

The Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX) rose to 57.32 in February, reflecting strong buying activity among wealthy clients, especially in volatile markets. Key purchases included Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, while Meta and Apple saw net sales.

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2026-03-20 21:51:57

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The Schwab Trading Activity Index (STAX) significantly increased to 57.32 in February, up from 49.96 in January, marking its highest score since February 2022. This surge indicates strong buying activity among Schwab’s retail clients, particularly affluent and older investors, despite market volatility and concerns over AI competition impacting sectors like technology and finance. Popular purchases included Amazon, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, while Meta and Apple were net sold.

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