Current Liabilities

Obligation to Return Securities Received as Collateral

Charles Schwab Corporation Obligation to Return Securities Received as Collateral increased by 86.2% to $5.71B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher activity in the securities lending program, which can be a source of additional investment income.

Detailed definition

This liability represents the obligation to return cash collateral received from third parties in exchange for securitie...

Peer comparison

Standard for large institutional investors and insurers; peers are compared based on the yield generated from lending programs.

Metric ID: securities_loaned_collateral_obligation_return

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$3.07B$5.71B
QoQ Change+86.2%
Range$3.07B$5.71B

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Schwab Corporation's obligation to return securities received as collateral?
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) reported obligation to return securities received as collateral of $5.71B in Q1 2026.
What does obligation to return securities received as collateral mean?
The obligation to return cash received as collateral for securities the company has lent out.