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International Securities Regulatory Authority provides you with the latest public service information, including investor support documentation, guides and special reports. Summary of recent enforcement activities and policy statements are also available.

Characteristics of Various Types of Securities
This guide provides an overview of some common types of securities in terms of three basic characteristics - liquidity, expected return and risk.
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The Ins and Outs of Income Trusts
In an economic climate characterized by market volatility and low interest rates, income trusts are a hot commodity. Low-risk investments offer safe, but low yields. Searching for higher potential returns, many volatility-shy investors have shifted their investments to income trusts.
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The Prospectus - Being Informed
The cornerstone to investor protection is to ensure that you have access to accurate and up-to-date information about any company or mutual fund in which they might choose to invest. Public access to information to make sound investment decisions is why companies and mutual funds are required to prepare prospectuses, financial statements and other public disclosure materials.
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Understanding Mutual Fund Fees
The mutual fund industry has experienced tremendous growth in the last decade. For many investors, mutual funds offer distinct advantages over traditional investment and savings vehicles, offering potentially greater returns, professional management, and diversification.
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Stock Options
Besides investing directly into stocks and bonds, more experienced or sophisticated investors may use stock options to try to turn a profit on the stock market.
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Offshore Investments Sold Through Internet Can Wash Your Savings Away
The phrase "offshore banking" may conjure up images of tropical islands and suave James Bond-type gentlemen discretely discussing multi-million dollar deals. But in the Internet age, the picture of offshore banking is more likely to include sleazy con men trying to pry every last dollar from trusting investors.
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