Shares of brokerage business The Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:SCHW) increased during the fourth quarter on the potential of multiple interest rate increases into 2017, which should materially improve the company’s earnings. Charles Schwab also reported solid asset growth reaching over $2.7 trillion. The business continued to shift to fee-based advice from trading activity, a move that we believe creates more stability and the potential for increased profitability. (Michael Baron)
From Baron Funds' Baron Opportunity Fund fourth quarter 2016 commentary.
