A registration statement is a filing with the SEC making required disclosures in connection with the registration of a security,…
A registered owner or record holder holds stocks directly with the company, rather than in "street name." Registration Statement --…
A shareholder fee that some funds charge when investors redeem (sell) mutual fund shares. Redemption fees, which must be paid…
Investors who are victims of securities law violations may be eligible to receive money recovered from fraudsters. Sometimes a successful…
Rebalancing brings a portfolio back to its original asset allocation mix. This is necessary because over time, some investments will…
Real return is what is earned on an investment after accounting for taxes and inflation. Real returns are lower than…
Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) allow individuals to invest in large-scale, income-producing real estate. A REIT is a company that…
The federal securities laws do not define the term “quiet period.” However, that term is used to refer to the…
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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