The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The
https://
ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy provides a variety of publications and research studies to address the problems and questions you may face as an investor. We cannot tell you what investments to make, but we can provide unbiased information to help you evaluate your choices and protect yourself against fraud.
