What is the 'SEC'?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a U.S. government agency created by Congress to regulate the securities markets and protect investors. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| Term of the Day Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent federal government agency responsible for protecting investors, maintaining fair and orderly functioning of the securities markets, and facilitating capital formation. It was created by Congress in 1934 as the first federal regulator of the securities markets. The SEC promotes full public disclosure, protects investors against fraudulent and manipulative practices in the market, and monitors corporate takeover actions in the United States. Read More » Related to "Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)" The SEC: A Brief History Of Regulation The SEC has continued to make the market a safer place by learning from and adapting to new scandals and crises. Read More » How A Company Files With The SEC Filing with the SEC is not as complicated as you might thing -- just be meticulous about following the steps. Read More » SEC Filings: Forms You Need To Know The forms companies are required to file provide a clear view of their histories and progress. Read More » Related Definitions Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a nongovernmental organization that writes and enforces rules for brokers and broker-dealers. Read More » Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) EDGAR is the electronic filing system created by the Securities and Exchange Commission for corporate filings. Read More » Insider Trading Insider trading is the buying or selling of a publicly traded company's stock by someone who has non-public, material information about that stock. Read More » Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is a series of federal regulations passed in an attempt to prevent a future financial crisis. Read More » CONNECT WITH INVESTOPEDIA Email sent to: mondemand.forex@blogger.com To update your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe, click here. 114 West 41st St, floor 8 New York NY 10036 © 2019, Investopedia, LLC, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy