Investor Definitions

FUTURES CONTRACT

An agreement to buy or sell a specific quantity of a commodity or financial instrument at a specified price on…

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FUTURE VALUE

The value of an asset at a specified date in the future.

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FRONT-END LOAD

An upfront sales charge investors pay when they buy fund shares. It generally is used by the fund to compensate…

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FREEZE, BROKERAGE ACCOUNT

In a cash account, an investor must pay for the purchase of a security before selling it.  If an investor buys…

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FREERIDING

In a cash account, an investor must pay for the purchase of a security before selling it.  If an investor buys…

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FREE LOOK PERIOD

Variable annuity contracts typically have a "free look" period of ten or more days. During this period, you are free…

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FRAUDSTER

A person whose goal is to con people out of their money.

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FORM D

Companies may use an exemption under Regulation D to offer and sell securities without having to register the offering with the SEC.…

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FORM CRS

Form CRS is a client or customer relationship summary. Advisers and brokers are required to deliver a relationship summary to…

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FORM ADV

Form ADV is the uniform form used by investment advisers to register with both the SEC and state securities authorities.…

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