You get a broker or start working with a brokerage firm. Your thoughts focus on how you're going to make money by putting the assets you already control into your investment portfolio. You know that it's crucial for your retirement.As you do this, don't forget how...
Month: June 2019
The biggest investment mistakes people make
Investing your money is always a bit of a gamble, no matter how carefully you do it. If you're not financially sophisticated about investments, you probably rely heavily on the advice of your financial advisors.Just the same, you need to have some idea of the mistakes...
The importance of securities laws and securities attorneys
Investing nearly always carries some risk. However, there are numerous state and federal securities laws that publicly traded companies and securities professionals must abide by. These help prevent investors from putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to false or...
Why investors should know about disgorgement
Even if you don't know what it means, the term "disgorgement" may sound particularly painful. Indeed, it can be painful for those who are guilty of violating securities regulations or engaging in other illegal or unethical business activity.Disgorgement refers to the...
Lyft investors file class-action suit shortly after its IPO
Initial public offerings (IPOs) can be tricky things. Calculating the value of a stock before it becomes available to the public for purchase isn't an exact science. Uber's IPO earlier this month was widely considered to be a "flop" as it quickly dropped below its IPO...
What are brokers’ responsibilities to investors?
There are plenty of do-it-yourself options out there for people who want to buy stocks and other types of securities. However, many investors turn to brokers for their experience and knowledge. Brokers, like other types of professionals, owe a duty of care to their...