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How can I buy these risky mortgage backed securities I keep hearing about? Supposedly, investors who invested in these mortage backed securities are taking a bath, and the securities have declined big time, right? Well, these securities must have some value, I mean not every loan is defaulting, and even the ones that are are backed by homes with some real value. So I figure since everyone is freaking out about these securities, they must be really cheap now. How can I invest in them at today's sale prices?

What role has the Securities and Exchange Commission played in setting accounting standards? What role has the Securities and Exchange Commission played in setting accounting standards? Contrast its role with that played by the Financial Accounting Standards Board What is the difference between comparability, and consistency as they relate to the use of accounting information?

What direct costs buyers and sellers of the securities would incur when buying and selling? I need an explanation on what direct costs buyers and sellers of the securities (e.g. bonds, options, and shares) would incur in buying or selling of these securities? Hope this question be answered entirely. Thanks.

What is the function of the Securities and Exchange Commission? 1.What is the function of the Securities and Exchange Commission? 2. What are some of the advantages of mutual funds? 3. What are some of the ways an investor can diversify investments to reduce risk of loss? 4. Why are debentures considered riskier than other types of bonds?

Is there a cost to acat transfers securities from one broker to another? Who charges it? I want to transfer my securities from etrade to another broker. Is there generally a fee associated with this? If so, who would be charging it- etrade, the new broker, or both? Also if you know how much it is please include that in your answer. Thanks.

what's my cost basis for securities inherited from a trust? I inherited securities from a trust that my parents had set up. If I sell the securities, do I pay taxes on gains since the original purchase date or from the date I inherited the securities? Is is different if they passed through a trust versus if they were not in trust?

Graduating senior majoring in Computer Information System. Is securities a good field to get into? I'm a graduating seinor majoring in Computer Information Systems and I'm interested in getting into securities. Is this a growing field with career expanding opportunities throughout the next 10 years of so?

How to download historical data for a list of securities? On Yahoo!Finance it seems like historical data can be dowloaded to a spreadsheet only one stock at a time. How do I download historical data for a list of securities contained in a watchlist? Anyone knows of other financial sites that would have this feature?

How to get past all windows vista securities? If all of the securities settings are active on a windows vista network what can you do to get around them? The right click, most of the control panal, command prompt to system32 folder, and regedit are all disabled. The hidden adminstrator account is active but the user name and password have been changed. Any suggestions?

what is the deference between regulator and market when it comes to Stock and Securities Exchange? Dear Yahoo Answer Users, I want to know what is the deference between regulator and market when it comes to Stock and Securities Exchange. Is a regulator inside a market(Official) or out side it? Who are regulators in multi-listed companies?

When will the rogue loan officers and crooked securities people see jail? Great depression 2 almost happened. Some people out there deserve pink slips fines and jail for almost ruining the american financial system. I'm talking about all those who played big parts in selling bad mortgages as squeeky clean securities. What are some ideas to get these guys their just deserts?

Where can I find tax information on investing, securities, and capital gains? I'm looking for something that covers the rules and rates at which capital gains from securities are taxed. This would include short and long term rates, along with a guide to how they apply to individual states as well. Thank you for your help.

Where can I find stock charts of ceased securities? I am looking for charts of stocks that had a huge run up for my studies. I have access to data of securities which are listed currently but would like to have access to those stocks which cease to exist like enron, bethlahem steel, elbruce etc. Where can I get those? I dont mind getting a paid service. Thanks.

Where do you take exams for insurance and securities licensing? I was hoping to take the licensing to sell insurance and securities. I was wondering where to go for information.

How many securities can a small firm sell? How many securities can a small firm sell to the public? And, what constitutes the percentage of ownership with whom ever owns the most shares?

What is fair value accounting and how is it related to the accounting for trading securities? Can anyone tell me: What is fair value accounting and how is it related to the accounting for trading securities? Thank you!

What's the difference between "money market " and "securities market"? Are they same? What's the difference? In my text book, "money market funds" and "treasury bills" are under cash equivalents, while trading securities is under marketable securities.

Is it possible to find a job with a securities/investment banking firm with no degree? I am currently pursuing a degree in Finance and live in a mid-size market. Do firms hire people with work experience, but no investment/securities experience?

What would happen if there is a run of US Treasury securities? What if China Japan and all countries that own US treasury securities would want to cash in their investment within a very short period of time. What would happen then? will it be regarded as a ponzi scheme like the famous one we have been hearing about? will the US officialy become the world's biggest bankruptcy? It's scary to think of it, but what would happen?

How does a problem with less than 0.2 % of worldwide securities cause a worldwide economic downturn? Some Basic FACTS! National Foreclosure filings for 2008 1.84% (actual foreclosures are much lower) Less than 10% of worldwide securities (other than securities in the USA) back US mortgages. Overall that means less than 0.2% of the worldwide securities is poorly affected by the US Housing crunch. So how is the worldwide economic crunch caused by the US Housing market? BTW: The actual number is lower depending on how you look at it.

I would like to be a securities analyst. What is the best degree to pursue? I am set to finish my associates in accounting this May. I would like to transfer to a notable university and continue my education with the goal of becoming a securities analyst. What are some of the best curriculum choices for the next leg of my education?

What happened to the 34B in securities confiscated at the Italian border? Last year and the two that had them. Where did they come from & where did they go , both the securities & the two fellows with the money? That's funny Adam , thanks I needed a laugh but i was asking about money. I'm still laughing

Are US Treasury securities an indicator of the value or strength of the dollar? Im trying to write a paper and mention Treasury securities and I'm making the following statement. Please let me know if it is correct and if it is not, what is wrong? "treasury securities are a way of the government to pay federal debt. When a person buys them, they are investing on the dollar and its value or strength against other international currencies." Thank you!

What is the minimum requirment to become a securities sales agent? Can you just take Series 6 only, or Series 7 only, or series 63 only and go for the exam (are the exams specific to each Series?), and be just limited to that particular knowledge of securities.?

Does including securities issued in foreign countries will improve the risk reward performance? Please Help!!! is there any theories that support this? can including securities in foreign theoretically decrease the risk below the market risk? cause the market in foreign country is already a different market with home country? Any theories about this?

What are the generally recognised segments of the debt market and the main type of securities traded? What are the key features of these securities?

If a brokerage firm goes bankrupt can you lose your money that is in securities? So say you have more money in securities than the SIPC will cover, you still shouldn't lose that money should you? Because each security is a partial ownership in a company that is not affiliated with the brokerage firm that just went bankrupt. You just use that brokerage firm to buy the security for you. I'm just kind of confused by this, so any help would be appreciated.

What is the difference between NYSE and NASDAQ securities? What is the difference among securities listed on the NYSE and those traded through NASDAQ?

Can the Treasury Secretary refuse to issue US Treasury Securities? Like if the Congress appropriates money and needs to borrow money, can the US Treasury refuse to issue the securities to finance Congress?

What to do about auction rate securities holdings? What should an individual retail investor who bought auction rate securities (via those crooks Smith Barney) two years ago and has been unable to cash them in do at the present time? Join a class action law suit? Hire an individual lawyer? Insist that Smith Barney issue an interest-free loan with the securities used as collatoral? I don't know where to begin on this one...

Can you answer to this question on Residential Mortgage Backed Securities? In recent times, because US banks have sold many Residential mortgage-backed securities to the Bank of Japan and China, when many refuses to pay or defaults, the ones who will absorb much of the loss will be the Bank of Japan or China? What about banks? How do RMBS work?

I am a hedge fund manager and I still want to buy mortgage-backed securities. How do i do it? I still believe in the long-term growth of mortgage-backed securities and I still want to heavily leverage my hedge fund portfolio. I hedge this risk by investing in distressed securities in case the MBS are completely worthless. How can I still buy MBS (plus they're dirt cheap).

Should I withdraw cash from my Etrade securities account? I have around 20K in my ETrade securities account. Now that there are talks of Etrade going bankrupt, should I withdraw cash from my securities account? I am *not* a US citizen.

What are these securities that the Fed buys/sells from/to banks? I have read the foll: If the Fed wants to lower the funds rate, it buys securities from banks, injecting more cash into their reserves. If the Fed wants to raise the funds rate, it sells government securities back to the banks, lowering their cash reserves. Could someone please tell me what are these securities?

what happen to the securities that you own if the brokerage house bk? what will happen to my $$$, stocks, bonds, and option that I own if the brokerage bankrupted? Are they going to give me back my securities and $$$?

6. Interest on Treasury securities is not taxable at the state level, whereas interest on municipal securities 6.Interest on Treasury securities is not taxable at the state level, whereas interest on municipal securities is not taxable at the federal level. What is the reason for this feature?

What happens to the money supply when the Federal Reserve sells government securities? What happens to the money supply when the Federal Reserve sells government securities?

What is the rate of interest set by Fed Res Board as the weekly average yield On the US treasury Securities ? My loan will re adjust to a rate that is equal to 3.75% + the rate of interest set by the Federal Reserve board as the weekly average yield US Treasury Securities adjusted to a constant maturity of 5 years. What will the new interest rate be?

How can you blame mortgage backed securities and wall street as a bigger culprit than Freddie and Fannie? Had Fannie and Freddie not been mandated by our government to write sub-prime and risky loans, those securities being traded and sold would have held their value. In addition, how could these companies not see that the real estate they were writing loans for was way overvalued yet they continued to write "zero down", " no credit, bad credit, no problem" loans? Please explain how Wall Street is more to blame than Freddie and Fannie. I'm willing to learn.

Why do you think that the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 was passed? Why do you think that the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 was passed? Who does it protect, and how is it regulated?

Will Wachovia Securities cash a payroll check from my employer if the check is a Wachovia Bank check? G-maps shows that I live near a lot of Wachovia Securities, I would call them but it is Sunday. However, I am just wondering because there is a Wachovia (no Securities) 34 miles away but a Wachovia Securities just 2. Thanks.

Is it possible for US residents to invest in overseas securities and equities? Is it possible for US residents to invest in overseas securities and equities using a US Online Broker?

Are there still securities analysis classes in college? I have read books on famous investors, and the vast majority of them mention them taking securities analysis classes in college. Do they still have these classes?

What are government backed securities and how "safe" are they? My financial adviser recommended moving my money market account to one backed by government securities. What do you think about this? Is there a better alternative? This is IRA money and I don't think I want to take a penalty by withdrawing it (I am not 59 1/2 yet) and I don't know what a safe rollover would be. Any suggestions?

on class action securities settlements, what is the tax treatment? I have been awarded $ from a securities complaint vs securities firm. Can this award be posted in Sch D as a gain since the loss was deducted from a securities transaction in SchD?

What is a conservative average interest over long term for fixed-income securities? What is a conservative average interest over long term for fixed-income securities? I am looking at guaranteed investments that can compete with average home appreachation which is around 5% and naturally that would be tax free

The Federal Reserve Banks sell government securities to the public? The Federal Reserve Banks sell government securities to the public. As a result, the checkable deposits: A. of commercial banks are unchanged, but their reserves increase. B. and reserves of commercial banks both decrease. C. of commercial banks are unchanged, but their reserves decrease. D. of commercial banks are both unchanged.

I am raising money for a private equity fund and do not have a securities license. Is there a way around that? I am raising money for a limited partnership that will be an alternative type of investment fund. I am the soliciting broker for the managing partner of the fund. The primary equity sources are private equity firms and other funds. I do not have a securities license but I have read SEC regulations and there seems to be a bit of a gray area. Can someone in the industry shed some light on ways of successfully recruiting the capital with out being in breach of SEC regulations? Thank you.

Other things being equal, durng a period whn the federal gvrnmnt isues more Treasury securities 2 brrow funds? Other things being equal, during a period when the federal government issues more Treasury securities to borrow funds, 1 the stock of government deficit spending during that period must exceed the stock of tax collections. 2 the stock of government deficit spending during that period must exceed the flow of tax revenues. 3the flow of government expenditures during that period must exceed the flow of tax revenues. 4 the flow of government expenditures during that period must exceed the stock of tax collections.

Why were Bankers and stock brokers allowed to create all these new sub-standard securities? These debt securities they created backed by re-packaging weak mortgages and caused all this turmoil in the markets. Why did the government and Greenspan do nothing about it?

The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency. The chief purpose of such agencies is to? The Securities Exchange Commission is an administrative agency. The chief purpose of such agencies is to a.impose uniform laws on the states. b.perform specific government functions. c.act as liaisons between federal and state governments. d.standardize laws for the executive and judicial branches.

What happens when the Federal Reserve buys government securities? What happens to the money supply when the Federal Reserve buys government securities from the public?

On which Treasury Securities do the interests of which become non taxable interest? I want to invest in Securities but I don't want my earnings therefrom to affect my tax bracket.

What does an AAA rating mean in context of Mortgage Backed Securities? My Credit Union boasts about its resilience in the current financial crisis with the following bullet point. nvestments are only made in the highest rated (AAA) Mortgage Backed Securities, U.S. Government agency debt or in Certificate of Deposits with highly rated banks and corporate credit unions (credit unions for credit unions). What does an AAA rating actually mean. How are the guaranteed that the debtors will payback their loans ?

Where can you search for and find information on various types of securities? such as foreign securities, and if you want to search by "honey manufactures" or "start up companies" Do you have to ask a broker or can you some how find this information on your own?

Who's going to buy those securities that the $700 Billion bailout plan plans to auction off? According to the plan, the Gov't is going to buy all those toxic mortgage back securities and other bad loans off these banks and then auction them off slowly to get some money back. Who's going to buy these things? What if no one buys them? Why don't they just get to the point and tax each man, woman and child $10,000 to pay off these bad loans?

Is there a New York State job that would utilize my Series 6 securities license? I have a current New York series 6 securities license. Are there any New York state jobs that will use (and pay me for) my 6? Please let me know where I can find that information. I have the job I got the license for. I'm wondering if there is a job that would utilize that and make me an employee of New York state.

Should I switch my 401k into Governement securities or wait out the stock market problem? Govt securities guarantee 4.5%. Right now I am invested 80% International Funds, and 20% Large and Small Cap Stocks. I am 34 so I'm right in the middle of the road here.

When a commercial bank purchases a government bond from a securities dealer, what happens to the money supply? When a commercial bank purchases a government bond from a securities dealer, the money supply is: A. Increased B. Not Affected C. Increased only if the securities dealer has a checking account at the bank that purchases the bond D. Reduced E. First reduced, then increased

Should the Securities and Exchange Commission do something about this? Many high-technology companies, like Nortel Networks, Micron Technology and JDS Uniphase, have written down massive amounts of their inventory. For example, Nortel Networks revalued some of its inventory parts at $0, though the inventory initially cost Nortel $650 million. Companies are required to report whether they write off the cost value (or book value) or their inventory even if they do not dispose of the inventory. Later on, they may sell this inventory but are not required to report the sale for cash of previously "worthless" inventory. The effect may be that in future years, when the inventory is sold, profits are overstated. Also in the article, JDS Uniphase said it will write off $250 million of its inventory but promised to disclose any future sale. On the other hand, Micron Technology, which wrote down $260 million, won't disclose any future sale. Should the Securities and Exchange Commission do anything?

Where can I get details for bonds and securities? I'm working on a project that requires very detailed and exact information about (domestic and international) bonds and other securities. The project needs to know all the minutiae such as holiday calendars that should be used, market conventions, pricing formulas, date adjustment conventions, etc. for example: Brazilian bonds, Japan corporate bonds, etc. Is there a single source for this information? Are there any books or publications containing this? If not, then where can the information be found?

Does delisting of securities mean delisting of stock? I have about 400 shares of COIN, Converted Organics Inc. A news result says there will be a delisting of securities. Will my stock be delisted from NASDAQ?

The purchase of government securities from the public by the Fed will cause what? I can't beleive I forgot this answer. The purchase of government securities from the public by the Fed will cause: a:commercial bank reserves to decrease. b:the money supply to increase. c:demand deposits to decrease d:the interest rate to increase.

I'm looking for printing standards for bearer securities listed on the stock exchange. Where can I get it? I've got printing standarts to registration on the Niderland & Luxemboerge trade marks. And I need information to another.. Actually I'm loking for the paper for the securities, printing for the securities, guilloches, printing process e.t.c. Because every trade mark presents their own standarts. Thanks for Your help!

Where can I find a job as a securities trader or similar? ? I don't have a degree in finances, but I am looking for a job that has to do with securities trading. I have already applied with Fidelity and Hold Brothers, which may sponsor my series 7 license if hired. Any other firm I can apply with? (please be so kind to give me a website). Thank you! I have a compelling track record where I trade now. I trade at home.

what is the difference between windows inbuilt firewall and other internet securities like norton,mcafee etc? my laptop has an inbuilt windows firewall(not yet activated)as norton came preinstalled for a period of 90 days.i was instructed not to activatedouble securities. now my norton protection is almost over. if i do activate windows firewall will it be as effective or will i need to install another protection. kindly help. thank you.

Wise to create an LLC solely for the purpose of holding and trading securities.? I currently have a personal e*trade account. I would like to create a limited liability company whose sole purpose is to invest my money in securities-stocks, bonds, mutual funds. My personal e*trade account would be transferred to a new business account. Besides the asset protection, what are the other advantages to doing this. And of course, what are the disadvantages? Is this even possible? Legal? I know I should seek a tax attorney or accountant, but just a little advice would help me initially.

Which of the following is not a good reason for holding cash rather than marketable securities? Cash is held:? Which of the following is not a good reason for holding cash rather than marketable securities? Cash is held: a.to meet daily business transaction needs. b.to provide the CEO with a travel slush fund. c.when yields on marketable securities are so low that brokerage costs would nearly eat up the entire yield. d.to make the balance sheet look good.

How do you trade or gain access to the many markets of special securities? click to read details please.? for example, how can a hedge fund trade subprime mortgages? One of my Merril Lynch advisors told me that mortgages can be packaged up and sold to investors.... but how? where are these markets? how do you access them? In addition, how many other types of securities are there? where can I obtain a list? How can i trade them? For those who are savvy in financial matters and theories and such, how do SIDs and other financial acronyms fit in to this? Any information would be much appreciated. thanks!