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Investor Bulletin: Publicly Traded Business Development Companies (BDCs)
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to provide investors information about business development companies, or BDCs, that are traded on national securities exchanges. It is important to…
Investor Bulletin: Publicly Traded Closed-End Funds
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to provide investors information about closed-end funds that are traded on national securities exchanges. It is important to understand them and their…
Investment Scams May Seek to Exploit Natural Disasters – Investor Alert
After a natural disaster strikes, fraudsters may try to take advantage of individuals who want to help fund recovery efforts or who receive lump sum insurance payouts.
Fraudsters may use recent natural disasters, including Hurricane…
Tips for World Investor Week 2020: Investor Bulletin
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the National Futures Association (NFA), and the North American Securities…
Fractional Share Investing – Buying a Slice Instead of the Whole Share
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to help educate investors about investing in fractional shares.
What are Fractional Shares?
A fractional share is when you own less than one full…
Investment Scam Complaints on the Rise – Investor Alert
The SEC has recently experienced a significant uptick in tips, complaints, and referrals involving investment scams. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy urges investors to be on high alert in order to protect themselves…
Margin Rules for Day Trading
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to help educate investors regarding the margin rules that apply to day trading in a margin account and to respond to a number of frequently asked…
Investor Bulletin: Investing Throughout and Beyond Your Military Service
Whether you separate after only a few years or retire with 20 plus, know the steps you can take to continue to build wealth throughout and after your military career. Learn more at Investor.gov/military and DoD’s Financial Readiness…