Nonaccredited Investor: Wealthy, sophisticated investors who do not meet SEC net worth requirements. These investors require less protection because of large financial resources, but only 35 nonaccredited investor can be included per investment.

 

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Nonaccredited Investor: Wealthy, sophisticated investors who do not meet SEC net worth requirements. These investors require less protection because of large financial resources, but only 35 nonaccredited investor . . . View Full Definition

National Association Of Investors Corporation: A Michigan-based association that helps groups establish investment clubs.

Moodys Investors Service, Inc.: Moody's is a financial services company best known for rating investments. Moody's rates bonds, common stock, commercial paper, municipal short-term bonds, preferred stocks, and annuity cont . . . View Full Definition

Moodys Investors Service: A security and bond rating agency publishing bond manuals and a common stock handbook annually.

Long-Term Investor: A person who makes investments for a period of at least five years in order to finance his or her long-term goals.

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Small Investor: A temporary fall in performance, often describing consistently falling security prices for several weeks or months.

Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC): The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit corporation created by Congress to insure investors against losses caused by the failure of a brokerage firm. Through SIP . . . View Full Definition

Retail Investors: Small individual investors who commit capital for their personal account rater than on behalf of another company.

Investors Service Bureau: NYSE service that deals with all general inquiries concerning securities investments.