A callable bond allows its issuer to redeem it before the listed maturity date. For bond holders, this means the potential loss of future interest payments and a lower than expected return on investment. It’s important to understand the terms of these products and how an early redemption can impact your investment goals.
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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to enhance the collection and dissemination of new issue reference data for corporate bonds and charge associated fees.
See also SR-FINRA-2021-007 (Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Time to Announce the Implementation Schedule for FINRA’s
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Short interest is a snapshot of the total open short positions on the books and records of brokerage firms on a given date. FINRA and U.S. exchange rules require that this information be reported twice a month. Short interest data does not—and is not intended to—equate to the short sale volume data on FINRA’s website.
News reports stating that FINRA has approved a security for trading, quoting or listing are wrong in virtually every respect. FINRA does not ever qualitatively evaluate or approve a security such as a stock. Instead, FINRA verifies a broker-dealer can demonstrate it has completed its required diligence to begin quoting.
With over 20,000 companies whose shares trade either on a U.S. exchange or in over-the-counter markets, there’s ample room for confusion. Fundamental research and an understanding about the way in which stocks are listed and traded can go a long way toward helping you make sound investment decisions.
When a company files for bankruptcy protection, chances are its shares will lose most, if not all, of their value. Here’s a look at what shareholders can expect and why it’s so risky to trade in the delisted shares of bankrupt companies.
The majority of investment professionals are trustworthy individuals who act with integrity. Unfortunately, some are not. Certain behaviors that FINRA has observed raise red flags and often warrant disciplinary action. Here are five behaviors that should have you asking questions.
