
Introduction to Investing - Investor.gov
Introduction to Investing Many people just like you turn to the markets to help buy a home, send children to college, or build a retirement nest egg. But unlike the banking world, where deposits are …
Build Wealth Over Time Through Saving and Investing
You can improve your chances to achieve financial security by controlling credit card debt, having an emergency fund, and setting aside a portion of each paycheck to invest in long-term goals, including …
How Stock Markets Work | Investor.gov
Understanding Investment Fees and Expenses Learn how the fees and expenses you pay for investment services and products can impact the value of your portfolio. What Are Ex-Dividend …
Stocks - FAQs - Investor.gov
The risks of stock holdings can be offset in part by investing in a number of different stocks. Investing in other kinds of assets that are not stocks, such as bonds, is another way to offset some of the risks of …
Bonds - FAQs - Investor.gov
If the bonds are held to maturity, bondholders get back the entire principal, so bonds are a way to preserve capital while investing. Bonds can help offset exposure to more volatile stock holdings.
Money Market Funds - Investor.gov
What should I consider before investing in money market funds? Before investing in a mutual fund, you should carefully read the fund’s available information, including its prospectus and most recent …
Understand What It Means to Invest | Investor.gov
When investing, you have a greater chance of losing your money than when you save. Unlike FDIC-insured deposits, the money you invest in securities, mutual funds, and other similar investments are …
Glossary | Investor.gov
Diversify Your Investments Figure Out Your Finances Gauge Your Risk Tolerance Learn About Investment Options Pay Off Credit Cards or Other High Interest Debt Save for a Rainy Day Small …
Investment Products - Investor.gov
A wide variety of investment products exist to help you achieve your financial goals. Learn more about many investment products in the menu on the left.
The Laws That Govern the Securities Industry - Investor.gov
This Act regulates the organization of companies, including mutual funds, that engage primarily in investing, reinvesting, and trading in securities, and whose own securities are offered to the investing …