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FINRA Launches Enhanced Investor Education and Protection Tools to Help Research Markets and Recognize Fraud

Tools Include the New Market Data and Investments Explorer, and Updated Risk and Scam Meters

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a continuing effort to empower investors with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions and avoid fraud, FINRA announced today the launch of the Market Data and Investments Explorer, as well as enhanced Risk and Scam Meters.

The Market Data and Investments Explorer is an online tool that integrates FINRA investor education materials alongside market, product and company data. The enhanced Risk and Scam Meters are designed to help investors recognize fraud risks and protect themselves from scams.

“Investors are flooded with financial information every day, and it can be difficult to know what to trust,” said Christine Kieffer, Senior Vice President, Investor Education at FINRA and President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. “These tools cut through the noise by giving investors trusted information, practical insights and the confidence to make more informed financial decisions.”

Market Data and Investments Explorer

FINRA’s Market Data and Investments Explorer is a free resource to assist retail investors with market and investment research. The Market Data and Investments Explorer includes:

  • market indexes and other information about current market conditions;
  • detailed market data on exchange-traded and over-the-counter (OTC) equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds; and
  • a detailed profile for every exchange-listed company, including company description, stock price, valuation, profitability, recent news, SEC filings and more.

Building on the foundation of FINRA's now-retired Market Data Center, the Market Data and Investments Explorer offers a more comprehensive experience, bringing together market, product and company data with relevant FINRA investor education resources to help investors better understand market data and investing terms.

For more information on the Market Data and Investments Explorer, visit Market Data Frequently Asked Questions.

Risk and Scam Meters

The Risk and Scam Meters also have been redesigned to provide investors with interactive, personalized educational experiences.

The Risk Meter helps users assess their potential fraud vulnerabilities. Users answer 10 questions about their circumstances and behaviors, and the tool generates a personalized fraud vulnerability rating along with practical tips to strengthen their defenses against fraud.

The Scam Meter builds scam awareness through five real-world scenarios. Users select how they would respond in each situation and receive immediate feedback highlighting common scam tactics and warning signs. At the conclusion of the exercise, users receive a red-flag awareness score along with insights into where their scam awareness is strongest and where additional vigilance may be beneficial.

About FINRA

FINRA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to investor protection and market integrity. FINRA regulates one critical part of the securities industry—member brokerage firms doing business in the U.S. FINRA, overseen by the SEC, writes rules, examines for and enforces compliance with FINRA rules and federal securities laws, registers broker-dealer personnel and offers them education and training, and informs the investing public. In addition, FINRA provides surveillance and other regulatory services for equities and options markets, as well as trade reporting and other industry utilities. FINRA also administers a dispute resolution forum for investors and brokerage firms and their registered employees. For more information, visit www.finra.org.

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