Welcome to Stock Market Investors

Tips for Researching Investments: Uncovering Analyst Conflicts of Interest

This article will give you some tips on how to uncover analyst conflicts of interest and assess whether they are too big to ignore.

Stock Analyst Recommendations - Should We Trust Them?

Investors should have in mind that certain conflicts of interest might exist which may create pressure on a stock analyst's objectivity and independence.

Bond Funds Safety

A common misconception among many investors is that bond funds present little or no risk. However, bond funds are also subject to a number of investment risks.

Bank Demutualization - Frauds to Watch Out For

The following article will introduce you to the most common fraud schemes depositors may encounter during a bank demutualization process and will give you some tips and advices on how to avoid them.

Understanding Mutual Companies

There are many banks, savings associations and insurance companies in the U.S. that are organized as mutual companies.

Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

A bankrupt company may turn to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in order to start “reorganizing” its business and make an effort to become profitable again. This article will help you learn more about Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

When the bankrupt company uses Chapter 7, it stops operating and goes completely out of business. This article will try to get you familiar with corporate bankruptcy under chapter 7.

Direct Stock Purchase Plans

A lot of companies let investors buy stock directly from them through the company’s direct stock purchase plans. In this article you will learn more about the direct stock plans.

Auditing Essentials

What exactly is the purpose of auditing, who does it and what do investors need to know about it? Read this article to find out.

Convertible Securities: Convertible Bonds Explained

Know more about convertible bonds: generally, a convertible bond provides its holder with the option to convert the bond into a predetermined number of shares of stock in the issuing company.

Introduction to Microcap Stocks

Before you consider investing in microcap stocks, gather as much information as possible. This article will try to get you familiar with at least the basics of micro cap stocks.

Lost or Stolen Stock Certificate?

Whether you have lost your stock certificate or it has been stolen, you should act promptly to replace your physical certificate in order to prevent any frauds and misuses.

Holding Your Securities: Direct Registration

Holding a security can be done in three ways - getting a physical certificate, registration in Street Name, and direct registration. In this article we will examine in greater details the direct registration option.

Holding Your Securities: Street Name Registration

Investors can choose to hold their securities with a physical certificate, street name registration, or direct registration. This article will examine in further details the third option - street name registration.

Holding Your Securities: Physical Certificate

When it comes to holding securities individual investors have up to three choices - Physical Certificate, Street Name Registration, or Direct Registration. This article will present you the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a physical certificate.