Definition
Market in which brokers and dealers borrow money to satisfy their credit needs, either to finance their own inventory of securities or to cover their customers' margin accounts.

Stock Regulations
Explore the ins and outs of the SEC, the NASD, and illegal insider trading.

The Stock Market
Learn the lingo of "the market," as well as theories about market behavior, such as random walk, behavioral finance theory, and what makes a market efficient.

Principles of Investing
Here are the seven fundamental principles of investing that every investor should know. Topics include knowing your current situation, goals and risk tolerance; getting your finances in order; thinking long term and focusing on stocks; researching and monitoring your investments; and knowing when and how to get financial help.