Investor Advisories
August 31, 2011
Top Investor Threats
The top 10 financial products and practices that threaten to trap unwary investors, compiled by the securities regulators in NASAA’s Enforcement Section.
August 16, 2011
How to Check Out Your Broker or Investment Adviser
State securities regulators should be the first call for an investor before you turn over any money to a broker or investment adviser.
August 16, 2011
How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
Avoiding being hurt by a con artist is as easy as doing your homework -- before you invest.
August 16, 2011
How to Spot a Con Artist
Investing in securities is risky enough without worrying about whether your salesperson is going to fleece you. To be an informed investor, you must know what danger signs to look for.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Alert: Annuities
Annuities are complex products that may combine the characteristics of insurance and investment securities. Because of their hybrid nature, annuities are sometimes marketed as one-size-fits-all products. This is simply not true.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Alert: Derivatives
Before you invest in any of these sophisticated financial products, you should thoroughly understand the risks involved.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Alert: Gold
Gold seems like a very tempting investment, but before jumping onto the gold bandwagon, there are a few things you might want to consider.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Alert: Peer-to-Peer Lending
Peer–to-peer lending is an emerging online financial service also known as social lending, person-to-person lending or P2P.
August 16, 2011
Informed Investor Advisory: Franchises
Some people believe that owning a franchise is a safe and easy way to start a successful business, but buying a franchise can be risky, and there is no guarantee of success, especially in an uncertain economy. If you are thinking of investing in a franchise, you must educate yourself before you buy.
August 16, 2011
