Using cost-to-equity ratios and annualized turnover ratios to measure churning and excessive trading can be helpful in determining whether you have a conflict of interest. However, it is important to note that churning is not always illegal. In this article, we’ll look at how to spot churning claims and how to prove them. After reading […]
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The UBS Yield Enhancement Strategy was a complex scheme that was designed to earn more yield when interest rates were low and markets were flat. It involved investing in options on the S&P 500 index, also known as the iron condor. Despite its complexity, the strategy was wildly successful, and even some investors have benefited
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Many investors do not even know they are victims of investment fraud because they are too embarrassed to come forward or do not fully understand the nature of these investments. Others were misled by their broker or investment advisor. Still others may not want to acknowledge the fraud because they are afraid of the consequences
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Income investing using real estate has become some of the most popular methods for income over time, but there are plenty of questions and confusing specifics surrounding various types of investment approaches. Non-Traded Real Investment Trusts (REITs) are amongst the most perplexing variants, as they differ drastically from most other investment types. So, how can
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If you’re unsure if your financial advisor is dishonest, read these four red flags. Financial advisors make unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresent their credentials, and fail to disclose risk. The first red flag is the one you probably don’t see coming: failure to disclose risk. However, even if the financial advisor’s credentials aren’t questionable, these indicators
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