Volatility

Self-directed investors have opened more new accounts at the firm in 2021 than in the third and fourth quarters combined.

Robinhood has faced criticism by lawmakers and the public since last month’s surge in trading of certain stocks, driven by retail investors.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is offering a blueprint for speeding up the settlement process.

The strategy has become the least-loved of the smart beta universe after failing to protect against market swings last year.

Activity in the fund is surging, with trading volume jumping to more than three times the one-year average.

Behind every trade lies risk. Advisors should consider their partners carefully.

Regulators and Washington policy makers are sure to up scrutiny once the dust settles on the market turmoil that has buffeted GameStop and others.

“This looks like pockets of frothiness, some irrationality undoubtedly, some nonsense undoubtedly," said BlackRock Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand.

The margin requirements apply to Merrill Lynch wealth management clients and individual traders using the Merrill Edge platform.

The capital injection is “a strong sign of confidence from investors that will help us continue to further serve our customers,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.