Personal Finance

April is Financial Literacy Month! To mark the occasion, FINRA is highlighting actions you can take to boost financial capability—both your own and that of others you care about.

Exchange-traded products (ETPs), including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodity pools and exchange-traded notes (ETNs), are a popular way to invest, with thousands of different products available to target almost every imaginable investment objective. With such a wide variety of products available it’s important to remember that not all ETPs are the same.

The ways in which people communicate have changed with advancements in technology, and so have the tactics of “cold calling” boiler rooms.

Syndicated conservation easements (SCETs), which are a common type of charitable conservation contribution, top the 2021 “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in July.

Execution venues such as alternative trading systems (ATSs), single-dealer platforms (SDPs) and wholesalers have risen in popularity in recent years. In this piece, FINRA staff provide an overview of these venues and explain how they differ from traditional exchanges.

As nations across the globe celebrate World Investor Week 2021, U.S. regulators share tips for Main Street investors, including what to know about ESG investing, digital assets, day trading and SPACS, plus how to spot and avoid broker imposter scams.

As many of us spend more and more time online, cyber criminals continue to lurk in the background, devising plans to steal your personal information. These seven tips can help you better secure your financial accounts and deter cybercriminals from accessing your personal financial information.

SPAC "units" often consist of shares and warrants—or a fraction of a warrant. The terms of these warrants can vary greatly. Be sure you understand the terms of the specific warrants you are considering as well as the risks associated with the offering.

While impersonation scams are not new, surprising new variants arise every day. Regulators have observed an increase in cyber-related incidents, including fraudsters creating fake websites using the names and professional details of actual industry professionals (who have no connection to the imposter sites).

When it comes to financial products that offer diversification, investors have no shortage of choices. Unit investment trusts are just one of those options.