Purchasing or owning shares of stock, with the expectation that the stock will rise in value.
A time when stock prices are rising and market sentiment is optimistic. Generally, a bull market occurs when there is…
Generally, either you or your brokerage firm may close your brokerage account at any time. The specific steps you will…
Brokers generally request personal information from their customers, including financial and tax identification information, to comply with U.S. government laws…
Investors should always keep good records of their securities transactions, including copies of account statements, trade confirmations, and canceled checks. Although the…
For certain routine matters to be voted upon at shareholder meetings, if you don’t vote by proxy or at the…
An individual who acts as an intermediary between a buyer and seller, usually charging a commission to execute trades. Brokers…
In an attempt to attract purchasers, some insurance companies offer variable annuity contracts with "bonus credits." A bonus credit is…
Investors who hold a bond to maturity (when it becomes due) get back the face value or "par value" of…
Corporate bonds are bonds issued by companies. Companies issue corporate bonds to raise money for a variety of purposes, such as building…