Before investing in stocks, also referred to as equities, take time to gather the information necessary to make an informed investment decision, a process commonly known as due diligence.
On this episode, we dig into a new report from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, Investors of Color in the United States, that highlights interesting trends related to the pace at which Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Asian American/Pacific Islander investors are entering the market, their views on risk, where they're receiving information and more.
FINRA experienced an issue yesterday with the processing of its OTC Transparency Data, thereby causing a publication delay for the week of July 11, 2022 (Tier 1), June 27, 2022 (Tier 2), June 2022 Monthly Non-ATS data, and June 2022 Block data on the OTC Transparency Data website.
The week of July 11, 2022 (Tier 1), the week of June 27, 2022 (Tier 2) and June Block data were posted after close
Evaluating a public company's financial performance can be complicated. Understanding the terms and ratios used to measure profitability and financial performance can helping you determine how well a company is performing over time and how its valuation compares with industry peers.
When investing, one significant decision you’ll need to make is whether you want to follow an active or a passive investment strategy. Learn more about factors to consider when thinking about which strategy is right for you.
At FINRA, we’ve built a framework and cultivated a mindset, a culture for innovation and collaboration. It not only helps ensure the securities industry follows the rules, but also it empowers our employees with projects, programs, and opportunities so they can be the best version of themselves. That allows them to build, grow, and shape their career as they protect investors.
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Fluctuation of market indexes and stock prices is normal, with gains and losses occurring daily. This movement is called volatility; the greater the price swings, the higher the level of volatility. However, there are guardrails in place that help protect securities markets against periods of extreme volatility.
The guidance provided in these FAQs pertains to the reporting to FINRA of “short” positions pursuant to FINRA Rule 4560 (Short-Interest Reporting) in OTC Equity securities, as defined in Rule 6420, and securities listed on a national securities exchange.
Summary
This Notice provides information to assist market participants in understanding the short sale volume data published on FINRA’s website. FINRA is aware that some market participants, including investors, may occasionally perceive the percentage of short sale volume to be unusually high or inconsistent with reported short interest data. This perception may cause market participants to
Benchmarks play a valuable role for investors, providing a standard against which to measure an investment’s performance. Weighing the return on a particular stock, bond mutual fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) against a comparable benchmark can help investors make more informed decisions on how to invest.
