Aug 31, 2015
… non-traded REITs. What are REITs? A REIT , or real estate investment trust, is a company that owns – and typically … and sell a publicly traded REIT with relative ease. An investment in publicly traded REITs is typically a liquid investment. Similarly, you can easily assess the value of …
Aug 20, 2015
… oversee the inspection of securities firms, brokers, investment advisers, and ratings agencies; oversee … and business operations in order to make informed investment decisions, both when a company initially offers … broker-dealers, transfer agents, clearing agencies, investment companies, and investment advisers. The office …
Aug 5, 2015
… it is important to note that the SEC does not endorse investment offers, assist in the purchase or sale of … or email to: seek assistance with a fund transfer; forward investment offers to them; advise individuals that they own …
Jul 29, 2015
… Alert: Social Media and Investing -- Stock Rumors . Investment Newsletters: In some cases, an investment newsletter may promote a particular stock because … publisher has been paid to do so. Read Investor Alert: Investment Newsletters Used as Tools for Fraud . Online …
Jun 3, 2015
… their backgrounds and experience to lure investors into investment schemes. Before investing, investors should verify that any person who tries to sell them an investment product or service is properly licensed or registered and should not make investment decisions based solely on assertions regarding the …
Jun 1, 2015
… including the inability to understand the consequences of investment decisions. While the inability to manage one’s … their finances, they may also become more vulnerable to investment fraud and other forms of financial abuse. … If you have a financial professional, such as a broker or investment adviser, provide that person with emergency or …
May 11, 2015
… and Exchange Commission. The SEC does not endorse investment offers, assist in the purchase or sale of … of: seeking assistance with a fund transfer; forwarding investment offers to them; advising individuals that they own …
May 8, 2015
… to provide investors with a general overview of automated investment tools. At the swipe of a fingertip on a mobile … computer, investors can access a broad range of automated investment tools. These tools range from personal financial … to allocate your 401(k) or brokerage account) to online investment management programs (such as robo-advisors that …
Apr 3, 2015
… Inspector General and an SEC Commissioner , and fraudulent investment offers implying an SEC endorsement . The SEC does … or report a problem concerning your investment, your investment account or a financial professional, please visit …
Mar 18, 2015
… be aware that it is possible to lose all of your initial investment, and sometimes more . For example: Option holders … for investors considering the use of options in their investment portfolio. For additional and more detailed …