Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), an independent federal agency, administers and enforces federal laws governing the purchase and sale of securities (stocks and bonds). These laws protect people who invest money in securities. Companies with stock for public sale must disclose information on company finances as long as their securities are offered to the public.

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