Investor Definitions

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

A registration statement is a filing with the SEC making required disclosures in connection with the registration of a security,…

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REGISTERED OWNER

A registered owner or record holder holds stocks directly with the company, rather than in "street name." Registration Statement --…

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REDEMPTION FEE

A shareholder fee that some funds charge when investors redeem (sell) mutual fund shares. Redemption fees, which must be paid…

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RECOVERING FUNDS

Investors who are victims of securities law violations may be eligible to receive money recovered from fraudsters. Sometimes a successful…

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REBALANCING

Rebalancing brings a portfolio back to its original asset allocation mix. This is necessary because over time, some investments will…

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REAL RETURN

Real return is what is earned on an investment after accounting for taxes and inflation. Real returns are lower than…

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT)

Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) allow individuals to invest in large-scale, income-producing real estate. A REIT is a company that…

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QUIET PERIOD

The federal securities laws do not define the term “quiet period.”  However, that term is used to refer to the…

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QUARTERLY REPORTS (10Q)

Each quarter, public companies file reports to the SEC containing unaudited financial statements and information about the company's operations in…

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QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES

Includes tuition; room and board; mandatory fees; and, books, computers, and software (if required). 

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