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
Micro-investing involves regularly investing small amounts of money to build up a stake while participating in financial markets. If you can’t dedicate much money toward investments, it might take years to reach a mutual fund’s minimum investment. Micro-investing allows you to invest with less money upfront, often automatically.
The SEC, NASAA and FINRA are jointly issuing this Investor Alert to make investors aware of the increase of investment frauds involving the purported use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Bad actors are using the growing popularity and complexity of AI to lure victims into scams. Here are a few things to look out for to help you keep your money safe from these frauds.
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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.
Value investing involves buying securities that, based on fundamental analysis, are trading below their intrinsic worth or at a discount to the market or their peers. Learn more about value investing and factors to consider when thinking about following this investment strategy.
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.
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.
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.
Direct indexing is a strategy that seeks to replicate performance with direct ownership of securities held in a particular index. This can provide the flexibility to customize holdings and the potential for greater control over tax impacts, but direct indexing also comes with unique risks.