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Are Brokerage Accounts Safe? by BigTolulope(m): 3:07am On May 18 |
Are Brokerage Accounts Safe? Yes, brokerage accounts are generally a safe place to keep your money. However, that doesn't mean that they're without risk. The Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) is a nonprofit organization that provides coverage to investors in case their brokerage firm faces financial difficulties or goes bankrupt. The SIPC safeguards customers' assets, including cash and securities like stocks and bonds, held within a brokerage account at an SIPC-member firm. The protection offered by SIPC is limited to $500,000 per customer per brokerage firm. This coverage includes up to $250,000 protection for cash within the account. It's important to note that SIPC protection does not cover investment losses because of market fluctuations or poor investment decisions. Instead, it focuses on protecting customers' assets in the event of a brokerage firm failure or misconduct. Most brokerage firms in the U.S. are members of SIPC, providing their customers with this added layer of protection for their investments. |
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