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 [Investor.gov] before you commit your hard-earned money to an investment.
Check Your Investment Professional
Search the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website for an investment adviser or perform a background check.
About Investment Professionals
The most important question that you should consider before hiring an investment professional [Investor.gov] 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 [Investor.gov] that the SEC has to offer over.
Investment Products
A wide variety of investment products exist to help you achieve your financial goals. Each investment product [Investor.gov] has its own general set of features, including level of risk and anticipated returns.
Understanding Fees
There are fees and costs [Investor.gov] 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 [Investor.gov] provide detailed information about a wide variety of topics of interest to investors, at both individual and retail levels.
Modified: Oct. 27, 2023