Register Dialect: A dialectal variation used only for a particular circumstance or for a specific purpose. For instance, the ceremonial language of sermons, weddings, and funerals often uses words like brethren or beloved. These words are rarely used outside of that specialized register.

 

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Register Dialect: A dialectal variation used only for a particular circumstance or for a specific purpose. For instance, the ceremonial language of sermons, weddings, and funerals often uses words like brethr . . . View Full Definition

Registered Investment Adviser (RIA): Investment advisers who register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and agree to be regulated by SEC rules are known as registered investment advisers. Only a small percentage . . . View Full Definition

Registered Investment Company: An investment firm which is registered with the SEC and complies with certain stated legal requirements.

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Registered Investment Adviser: SEC-registered individual or firm that substantiates completion of education and work experience in the field, and pays an annual membership fee.

Registered Options Trader: An American Stock Exchange specialist who monitors a certain group of options to help maintain a fair and orderly market.

Registered Competitive Market Maker: An NASD-registered dealer who acts as a market maker for a designated over-the-counter stock by buying and selling that stock to maintain stability.

Registered Equity Market Maker: Member firm of the American Stock Exchange registered as a trader to make stabilizing trades for its own account in particular securities.

Registered Company: A company that is listed with the SEC after submission of a required statement and compliance with disclosure requirements.

Registered Representative: Registered representatives are licensed to act on investors' orders to buy and sell and to provide advice relevant to portfolio transactions. They may be paid a salary, a commission, usually . . . View Full Definition