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Apr 4, 2024 by FINRA Staff

Investor Bulletin: 10 Things to Ask Before Buying Physical Gold, Silver, or Other Metals

Numerous companies have been charged with selling overpriced precious metals to customers.

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Feb 1, 2024 by FINRA Staff

Low-Priced Stocks Can Spell Big Problems

While these securities can be legitimate investments, they're also high-risk, so approach them with caution.

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Feb 1, 2024 by FINRA Staff

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Investment Fraud

Investment claims that sound too good to be true usually are.

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Feb 1, 2024 by FINRA Staff

Understanding Settlement Cycles: What Does T+1 Mean for You?

Improvements in technology are allowing trades to settle more quickly.

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Jan 17, 2024 by FINRA Staff

5 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances

Educating yourself and making well-informed financial decisions will help you greatly in the long run.

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Jan 17, 2024 by FINRA Staff

Investor Alert: Social Media "Investment Group" Imposter Scams on the Rise

Always research investment professionals before making an investment.

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Oct 26, 2023 by FINRA Staff

What Is TRACE and How Can It Help Me?

TRACE brings transparency to the fixed income market by sharing timely and reliable data with the public.

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Oct 26, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Don't Lose Interest: Managing Cash in Your Brokerage Account

Uninvested cash is a potentially valuable part of your investment portfolio.

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Oct 26, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Pretexting: Fact or Fiction?

Learn how to spot a bogus story.

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Oct 26, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Know the Facts About Direct Registered Shares

Direct registration allows you to have your securities registered in your name, rather than in the name of a brokerage firm.

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Jun 21, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Zeroing In on an Options Trading Strategy: 0DTE

Selling and buying options with zero days to expiration can be risky.

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Apr 15, 2023 by FINRA Staff

'Pig Butchering' Scams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them

These scams have grown dramatically in recent years, with individual investors sometimes losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Apr 15, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Investor Alert: Self-Directed IRAs and the Risk of Fraud

While all investments have risk, self-directed IRAs have some risks that differ from those involved with other IRAs.

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Apr 13, 2023 by FINRA Staff

Phishing Scams: Stay Clear of the Bait

Knowing how to recognize these scams can help you protect your identity and assets.

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Apr 13, 2023 by FINRA Staff

This On-Ramp Could Lead You to a Dump

Regulators are increasingly concerned about a new twist on the classic pump-and-dump scheme.

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May 30, 2022 by FINRA Staff

The Pros and Cons of Dollar-Cost Averaging

This time-tested method can be a boon for investors, but it's not without downsides.

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May 27, 2022 by FINRA Staff

5 Investor Tips for Turbulent Markets

These tried-and-true methods can help any investor navigate volatility.

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Apr 28, 2022 by FINRA Staff

Corporate Actions by Public Companies--What You Should Know

Six common types of corporate actions and how they might impact your investments.

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Apr 26, 2022 by FINRA Staff

Boiler Rooms--An Old Stock Scam Gets a Technology Makeover

Scammers use high pressure tactics and persuasive language to convince investors to purchase specific investments that will ultimately enrich the scammer.

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Apr 24, 2022 by FINRA Staff

The Lowdown on Leveraged and Inverse Exchange-Traded Products

Not all ETPs come with the same risks, and not every ETP is right for every investor.

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