What is Charles Schwab Corporation's securities segregated for regulatory purposes?

Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported securities segregated for regulatory purposes of $39.78B in Q1 2026.

What does securities segregated for regulatory purposes mean?

Funds set aside in restricted accounts to comply with financial regulations and protect customer assets.

Discontinued — last reported Q3 '23

Securities segregated for regulatory purposes

Charles Schwab Corporation Securities segregated for regulatory purposes decreased by 7.3% to $39.78B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

CategoryRisk

SignalContext dependent

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ4 2018

Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase generally tracks with growth in customer deposits or stricter regulatory mandates, while a decrease may signal a reduction in customer assets under management.

Detailed definition

These are funds or securities held in separate accounts specifically to comply with regulatory requirements, such as pro...

Peer comparison

Broker-dealers are required to hold these assets; higher levels correlate with larger customer asset bases.

Metric ID: cash_segregated_for_regulatory_and_other_purposes

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q4 '25	Q1 '26
Value	$42.93B	$39.78B
QoQ Change	—	-7.3%

Range$39.78B – $42.93B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's securities segregated for regulatory purposes?: Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported securities segregated for regulatory purposes of $39.78B in Q1 2026.
What does securities segregated for regulatory purposes mean?: Funds set aside in restricted accounts to comply with financial regulations and protect customer assets.