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WEBFounded to help our country respond to the Great Depression, we’re the agency that protects investors from misconduct, promotes fairness & efficiency in the securities markets, and facilitates capital formation for those looking to hire, innovate, and grow.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Wikipedia
WEBThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government, created in the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash of 1929. [2] [3] [4] The primary purpose of the SEC is to …
SEC.gov | About
WEBJun 29, 2024 · The federal securities laws empower the Securities and Exchange Commission with broad authority over all aspects of the securities industry. The SEC’s mission is to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation.
SEC.gov | Mission
WEBAt the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we work together to make a positive impact on the U.S. economy, our capital markets, and people’s lives.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) | USAGov
WEBThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversees securities exchanges, securities brokers and dealers, investment advisors, and mutual funds in an effort to promote fair dealing, the disclosure of important market information, and to prevent fraud.
SEC.gov | About Trading and Markets
WEBJun 7, 2024 · The Division of Trading and Markets assists the Commission in executing its responsibility for maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets. The staff of the Division provide day-to-day oversight of the major securities market participants: the securities exchanges; securities firms; self-regulatory organizations (SROs) including the ...
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Defined, How It Works
WEBJul 12, 2024 · The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal government regulatory agency responsible for protecting investors and maintaining fair and orderly securities markets.
Understanding the SEC - Investopedia
WEBJul 12, 2024 · The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating the securities markets and protecting investors. The SEC was established through...
The Role of the SEC | Investor.gov
WEBThe U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a three-part mission: Protect investors; Maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; Facilitate capital formation; Congress Created the SEC. When the stock market crashed in October 1929, so did public confidence in the U.S. markets.
Securities and Exchange Commission - SEC, Definition & Purpose - HISTORY
WEBMay 3, 2010 · The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, is an independent federal regulatory agency tasked with protecting investors and capital, overseeing the stock market and proposing and...
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