Apr 10, 2017
… to warn investors that seemingly independent commentary on investment research websites may in fact be part of paid … promotion campaigns. When you read an article on an investment research website, be aware that the article may … schemes also may be conducted through social media , investment newsletters , online advertisements, email , …
Mar 8, 2017
… investor and avoid fraud. 1. CHECK THE BACKGROUND OF YOUR INVESTMENT PROFESSIONAL Investor.gov has a free and simple search tool that allows you to find out if your investment professional is licensed and registered, and if he … toward protecting your money. 2. EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT INVESTMENT PRODUCTS Understand common investment products, …
Feb 23, 2017
… growth in availability and popularity of automated digital investment advisory programs (often called “robo-advisers”). … allow individual investors to create and manage their investment accounts through a web portal or mobile … with the potential benefit of lower costs than traditional investment advisory programs. The SEC’s Office of Investor …
Feb 9, 2017
… funds that hold non-traditional investment or use complex investment and trading strategies. Investors considering alt …
Feb 3, 2017
… funds that hold non-traditional investment or use complex investment and trading strategies. Investors considering alt … should be aware of their unique characteristics and risks. Investment Objectives: Alternative mutual funds include a wide range of investment objectives designed to meet various investment …
Jan 9, 2017
… sales of securities that don’t seem consistent with your investment goals and risk tolerance. Excessive Fees – Be … in a customer’s account without considering the customer’s investment goals and primarily to generate commissions that … from outside of the U.S.). Communicating Your Investment Goals to Your Broker. When you open a brokerage …
Dec 27, 2016
… Education and Advocacy to help you make better informed investment decisions and avoid common scams in 2017. 1. Always check the background of an investment professional—it is easy and free. You can find details of an investment professional’s background and qualifications …
Dec 8, 2016
… in the United States have access to a wide selection of investment opportunities. These opportunities include … international exposure are: diversification (spreading investment risk among foreign companies and markets in … whether domestic or international. International investment returns may move in a different direction, or at a …
Nov 10, 2016
… Alert to warn investors that fraudsters may conduct investment schemes through purported online binary options … (you didn’t ask for it and don’t know the sender) to earn investment returns that seem too good to be true may be part of a fraudulent investment scheme. High Pressure Sales Tactics or Threats. …
Oct 21, 2016
… and other important factors to consider before making an investment in microcap stocks. While all investment involve … difficult to find, making them more vulnerable to investment fraud schemes and making it less likely that … registration status of anyone recommending or selling an investment by using the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public …