Sep 1, 2021
… Task Force (RSTF) remind investors to watch out for investment schemes involving digital assets and “Crypto.” … coin offerings (ICOs). Investors may be less skeptical of investment opportunities that involve something new or … wealthy. If you are considering a digital asset-related investment, take the time to understand how the investment …
Aug 4, 2021
… information about wash sales, read IRS Publication 550 , Investment Income and Expenses (Including Capital Gains and …
Jul 27, 2021
… investors while pretending to be registered brokers or investment advisers. Fraudsters may falsely claim to be … to lure investors into scams, or even impersonate real investment professionals who actually are registered with … likeness of a currently or previously registered firm or investment professional. They try to trick investors into …
Jul 1, 2021
… Bulletin to help individual investors protect their online investment accounts from fraud. Investors should always take … online security tips can help ensure that your online investment accounts remain secure. Consider using a “strong” … of words strung together that create a phrase. Some investment accounts allow the use of passphrases, which …
Jul 1, 2021
… about common scams fraudsters may use to compromise investment, financial, or other personal accounts. Investors … accounts). These security tips can help ensure that your investment, financial, or other personal accounts remain … by posing as an entity you know or trust, such as an investment firm, bank, or some other personal service that …
Jul 1, 2021
… investors with important steps to take regarding their investment accounts if they become victims of identity theft … are some important steps to take immediately. Contact your investment firm and other financial institutions immediately. … information has been stolen, contact your broker-dealer, investment adviser or other financial professional …
Jun 10, 2021
… help educate investors about the risks of using leveraged investment strategies. Leveraged Investment Strategies Leveraged investment strategies attempt to magnify an investment’s …
Jun 10, 2021
… to weigh carefully the potential risks and benefits of the investment. Among other things, investors should understand … the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment. As such, investors should consider the volatility … and supervised by the CFTC. Funds regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and its rules (“funds”) are …
Jun 10, 2021
… for it in full, you'll earn a 50 percent return on your investment (i.e., your $25 gain is 50% of your initial investment of $50). But if you bought the stock on margin – … you invested (i.e., your $25 gain is 100% of your initial investment of $25).* *For simplicity, this example does not …
Jun 10, 2021
… you should ask your broker. Brokerage accounts differ from investment advisory accounts, which generally are governed by … an advisory account, please see our bulletin: Opening an Investment Advisory Account . For additional information on working with broker-dealers and investment advisers, please see Investor.gov’s Working with …