How does the SEC protect the average investor?

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How does the SEC protect the average investor?

2007-09-04 03:46:58 · 2 answers · asked by hazxx 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Investing

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http://www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml

This website will answer your questions, I hope it helps

2007-09-04 03:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by ~NIKKI~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Primarily through requiring that companies disclose all material facts and risks. After that, it serves in a supervisory capacity to protect investors from fraud, after the NASD and the exchanges have taken direct action. They also police investment advisor filings and complaints against them under Federal statutes.

2007-09-04 03:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by OPM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋