Just thinking out loud...Yeah I know dangerous. Except for Fidelity, it is an industry leader. Whether the TD Ameritrade goes though or not...Just hold it and put it away somewhere. I know this can be dangerous...I've had stocks like GE, where I thought it was a good long term hold. Today Schwab raised their dividend by 6%. I know many times companies will raise their dividend then their earnings go south...I get it. But IF the TDA buyout goes thought, you would have one big huge money making company, that is well positioned for baby boomers and generational pass down money. Well, why not Robinhood, or IB? I get it...But I'm not talking about day traders, they have specific needs...Apples and oranges (except for thinkorswim). But many people want service, wealth management, hand holding. Schwab seems to be in a position here in the US and in Asia to benefit long term. What am I missing?
If that is the case, would you NEVER buy Wells Fargo, Bank of America or any airlines?? Or do you wait for the right opportunity?? Never touch McDonalds, Walmart, Boeing, Verizon...Since you have so many employees, the government can come in and break the companies backs with regulations and benefit requirements... Just asking...