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Investment PortfoliosModern Portfolio Theories Investment Strategy Practical Portfolio Management Info Diversification Ratings Activities Abroad Trading Markets

Investment Terminology and InstrumentsBasics Investment Terminology Trading Bonds Mutual Funds Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)Stocks Annuities

Technical Analysis and TradingAnalysis Basics Technical Indicators Trading Models Patterns Trading Options Trading Forex Trading Commodities Speculative Investments

Cryptocurrencies and BlockchainBlockchain Bitcoin Ethereum Litecoin Ripple Taxes and Regulation

RetirementSocial Security Benefits Long-Term Care Insurance General Retirement Info Health Insurance Medicare and Medicaid Life Insurance Wills and Trusts

Retirement Accounts401(k) and 403(b) Plans Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)SEP and SIMPLE IRAs Keogh Plans Money Purchase/Profit Sharing Plans Self-Employed 401(k)s and 457s Pension Plan Rules Cash-Balance Plans Thrift Savings Plans and 529 Plans and ESA

Personal FinancePersonal Banking Personal Debt Home Related Tax Forms Small Business Income Investments IRS Rules and Publications Personal Life Mortgage

Corporate BasicsBasics Corporate Structure Corporate Fundamentals Corporate Debt Risks Economics Corporate Accounting Dividends Earnings

What can I find out about hedge funds?

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Keywords: alternative investments, speculation, Hedge Funds, alternatives, Dodd-Frank Act, SEC reporting, Bank Secrecy Act,

What is a Federally Covered Advisor?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulations, FINRA, Dodd-Frank Act, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, IARD, Assets Under Management (AUM), state vs federal registration, Form ADV,

What is an Investment Banker?

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Keywords: investment banks, Volcker Rule, commercial banking, Glass-Steagall Act, iBanking,

What is Investment Banking?

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Keywords: trading, trading volume, new issue, Initial Public Offering (IPO), investment banks, Volcker Rule, Hedge Funds, banking institutions, Glass-Steagall Act, loan underwriting,

What is the Investment Company Act of 1940?

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Keywords: mutual funds, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Hedge Funds, Investment Company Act of 1940, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), '40 Act Funds,

What is the CAC 40 Index?

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Keywords: market indices, large cap, global equities, Europe, France,

What Health Insurance Do I Need if I Don't Have a Job?

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Keywords: health insurance, Affordable Care Act (ACA),

What if I Cannot Get Individual Coverage?

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Keywords: health insurance, Affordable Care Act (ACA),

Where can I find information about hedge funds and their performance?

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Keywords: ponzi schemes, hedging, alternative investments, fund management, Hedge Funds, historical performance, SEC reporting, transparency, Bernie Madoff, Morningstar,

What is the Glass-Steagall Act?

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Keywords: investment banks, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Volcker Rule, commercial banking, JP Morgan,

What is the Investment Advisors Act of 1940?

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Keywords: securities, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulations, FINRA, Futures, SEC registration, financial institutions, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, IARD, Form ADV,

What is the foreign corrupt practices act?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Department of Justice (DOJ), foreign investors, Foreign Accounting Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),

What is the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA)?

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Keywords: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), subprime meltdown, underwater, Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRBs),

What are Federal Reserve Regulations?

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Keywords: bank regulation, capital requirements, consumer protection, stress tests, Federal Reserve Act,

What is the Investment Advisor Registration Depository (IARD)?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, NASAA, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, IARD,

What is Due Diligence?

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Keywords: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Act of 1933, fiduciary,

What is Bankruptcy Court?

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Keywords: bankruptcy law, attorneys, federal law, state law, US Constitution, Bankruptcy Reform Act,

What is a Currency Transaction Report (CTR)?

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Keywords: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Bank Secrecy Act,

What are Housing Bonds?

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Keywords: 2008, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), subprime meltdown, muni bonds, Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), Mortgage Revenue Bonds (MRBs), Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT),

What does FDIC Insured mean?

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Keywords: bankruptcy, Basel Accords, bank insurance, insolvency, Glass-Steagall Act, It’s a Wonderful Life,

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