Investor Education
5 Questions to Ask Before You Invest
Whether you’re a first-time investor or have been investing for many years, there are some basic questions you should always ask before you commit your hard-earned money to an investment.
Check Your Investment Professional
Look up your investment professional’s name or check their background to verify them in our databases.
About Investment Professionals
The most important question that you should consider before hiring an investment professional is whether the person is registered with the SEC or with a state securities regulator.
Investment Tools and Calculators
Check out all of the free tools and calculators that the SEC has to offer over on investor.gov.
Investment Products
A wide variety of investment products exist to help you achieve your financial goals. Each investment product has its own general set of features, including level of risk and anticipated returns.
Understanding Fees
There are fees and costs associated with investment products and services. These fees may seem small, but over time they can have a major impact on your investment portfolio.
Investor Alerts and Bulletins
Investor alerts and bulletins provide detailed information about a wide variety of topics of interest to investors, at both individual and retail levels.
Modified: April 6, 2023