Some investors use foreign securities to diversify portfolios. Since overseas assets often don’t track their U.S. counterparts closely, a globally diversified portfolio might help reduce volatility. But currency risk could be present both in foreign investments and also other parts of your portfolio.
Many people are turning to online trading platforms for their investing needs rather than speaking directly with a representative at a brokerage firm. While this might sound straightforward, common misconceptions persist. If you’re considering online trading, here are some things to know.
On November 12, 2010, the SEC approved FINRA’s proposed rule change SR-FINRA-2010-044 to expand the OATS Rules to all NMS stocks. The changes will be effective 180 days after publication of the Regulatory Notice and related OATS Reporting Technical Specifications. For more information, please review the SEC's Approval Order.
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FINRA Rule 4210 (Margin Requirements) prescribes requirements governing the extension of credit by members. The FINRA Rule 4210 interpretations provide further guidance regarding application of the rule. This Notice announces, effective immediately, clarifications of interpretations of (1) FINRA Rule 4210(e)(8), which specifies margin requirements for control and restricted securities,
Frequently asked questions related to OATS reporting requirements to OTC NMS Stocks.
Like any other investment, employee stock awards come with risks. What should you consider if your company grants you a stock award or you're considering a job that includes equity compensation?
Day trading refers to a trading strategy where an individual buys and sells (or sells and buys) the same security in a margin account on the same day in an attempt to profit from small movements in the price of the security. FINRA’s margin rule for day trading applies to day trading in any security, including options.
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By Kara Williams and Gargi Sharma
Here is a look back at a few key topics related to anti-money laundering (AML) obligations that rose to the level of being included in FINRA’s 2023 Examination and Risk Monitoring Report. These threats continue to be prevalent today and remain as areas of focus for FINRA’s Complex Investigations and Intelligence (CII) section.
One was manipulative trading in
