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A distribution of earnings to shareholders, prorated by class of security and paid in the form of cash. Read More
The loan value of marginable stocks, plus or minus any available money balance. Read More
Check your account balances from any phone using Touchtone Trading. Read More
It is important to choose an allocation model that best fits your goals and financial situation. When you begin allocating assets within your portfolio, start by choosing the percentage of the total that you'd like to invest in various asset classes. Read More
Securities Investor Protection Corporation. The SIPC insures the cash and securities held by clients of member brokerage firms against the firm's bankruptcy. Read More
Investors who have time to ride out the inevitable ups and downs of the market tend to concentrate their portfolios in stocks. However, if you're saving for a major but shorter-term financial goal, like paying college tuition, you might be less inclined to put your entire portfolio at risk. Read More
Proration occurs when available cash or shares are not sufficient to fulfill the offer tendered by shareholders during a corporate action. Read More
Once you are logged into your account, click the My Account tab at the top to see your balance information. Below is a sample of what a margin account might look like. Read More
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited, or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Margin Disclosure Statement (PDF) is available for download, or it is available at one of our branch offices. It contains information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.
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