NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION™

Investor Advisories

August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Alert: Annuities

Annuities are complex products that may combine the characteristics of insurance and investment securities. Because of their hybrid nature, annuities are sometimes marketed as one-size-fits-all products. This is simply not true.
August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Alert: Derivatives

Before you invest in any of these sophisticated financial products, you should thoroughly understand the risks involved.
August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Alert: Gold

Gold seems like a very tempting investment, but before jumping onto the gold bandwagon, there are a few things you might want to consider.
August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Alert: Peer-to-Peer Lending

Peer–to-peer lending is an emerging online financial service also known as social lending, person-to-person lending or P2P.
August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Advisory: Franchises

Some people believe that owning a franchise is a safe and easy way to start a successful business, but buying a franchise can be risky, and there is no guarantee of success, especially in an uncertain economy. If you are thinking of investing in a franchise, you must educate yourself before you buy.
August 16, 2011

Informed Investor Advisory: Exchange Traded Funds

ETFs have grown increasingly popular among retail investors seeking safe, stable alternatives to mutual funds. Before investing in an ETF, check under the hood.
August 9, 2011

10 Tips to Protect Your Financial Nest Egg

NASAA offers seniors ten common-sense solutions to avoid investment fraud.
August 1, 2011

Investor Bill of Rights

Know your rights as an investor.
August 26, 2009

Investor Tips for a Down Market

As the markets continue to slide, get the facts before you make any investment move.
August 26, 2009

Madoff – A 21st Century Ponzi Scheme

A few simple actions can help investors sidestep the potentially devastating impact of a classic Ponzi scheme.




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