SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission - US regulator for securities markets.
Quick answer
The SEC is the US federal agency that regulates securities markets and protects investors. It covers stocks and ETFs, while the CFTC regulates retail forex.
Definition
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) is the US federal agency responsible for regulating securities markets, protecting investors, and maintaining fair markets. While CFTC handles forex, the SEC regulates stocks, ETFs, and increasingly cryptocurrency.
How It Works
- Regulates US securities markets
- Enforces securities laws and prosecutes fraud
- Oversees broker-dealers and investment advisers
- Increasingly active in crypto regulation
Trading Tips
1
SEC doesn't directly regulate forex (that's CFTC)
2
Check SEC EDGAR for company filings
3
SEC enforcement actions can impact crypto markets
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