Who regulates the stock market?

This is a common question among people who are new to investing. There seems to be so many rules and risks in investing. Just who regulates the stock market?

In the United States, it is the Securities and Exchange Commission, commonly known as the SEC, who regulates the stock market. You can check their site at www.sec.gov. Its their job to protect investors and keep the markets efficient. They also monitor stock brokers and illegal activities such as insider trading.

Another role that the SEC plays is it organizes and sets the rules for Initial Public Offerings, or IPO's. Companies must follow many strict rules when they decide to go public. One of the most important rules is that employees cannot say anything about what the company is doing. This is known as the "quiet period".

The SEC regulates the stock market to make it a smooth and efficient machine. Many people use the stock market to invest or trade to make money. The problem with investing and trading is that it is very easy to lose money. That is why 95% of would-be investors lose money.

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