Securities and Exchange Commission
Created in the wake of the Great Crash of 1929 and the ensuing Great Depression, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's mission is to protect investors, maintain the markets and facilitate capital formation. The SEC requires publicly traded companies to disclose meaningful financial and other information to the public, so all investors can have knowledge of what they are buying. The commission has the authority to enforce its strict requirements and frequently brings civil enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violation of securities laws. If you're thinking of investing in a company, search for it's filings to learn crucial information.
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