Investor Bulletins
Early Retirement Seminars 101: Smart Tips for Spotting Retirement Scams
08/23/2011
For many Americans, retirement can be an alluring stage of life—a time when many hope to finally have the time to try new hobbies or travel. But retiring comfortably and being able to do the things you dream about requires a steady stream of income that lasts as long as you do. The earlier you retire, the more important it is to manage your retirement assets wisely.Read moreView Document: English (pdf)
Foreign Currency Exchange (Forex) Trading For Individual Investors
07/20/2011
Individual investors who are considering participating in the foreign currency exchange (or “forex”) market need to understand fully the market and its unique characteristics. Forex trading can be very risky and is not appropriate for all investors.Read moreView Document: English
Reverse Mergers
06/09/2011
Many private companies, including some whose operations are located in foreign countries, seek to access the U.S. capital markets by merging with existing public companies. These transactions are commonly referred to as “reverse mergers” or “reverse takeovers (RTOs).” Read moreView Document: English
Trading Suspensions
06/07/2011
The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this Investor Bulletin to help educate investors about the SEC’s rules and regulations related to stock suspensions.Read moreView Document: English
Structured Notes with Principal Protection: Note the Terms of Your Investment
06/02/2011
The retail market for structured notes with principal protection has been growing in recent years. While these products often have reassuring names that include some variant of “principal protection,” “capital guarantee,” “absolute return,” “minimum return” or similar terms, they are not risk-free. Any promise to repay some or all of the money you invest will depend on the creditworthiness of the issuer of the note—meaning you could lose all of your money if the issuer of your note goes bankrupt.Read more