Risk Guide

Type of InvestmentRisk Level
FDIC* Covered Cash, CD’s & T-BillsVery Low
Money Funds & BondsLow to Medium
ETF’s & Mutual FundsMedium to High
Individual Stocks & Small CompaniesHigh to Very High
Derivatives, Non-Listed & CryptoUndefined

*FDIC coverage can extend beyond $250,000 in an investment account. For example, an account can have a $250,000 CD at Bank 1, $250,000 CD at Bank 2, etc

Type of Financial CompanyHow They Make Money
InsurancePremiums
BanksInterest
BrokersTransactions
MediaCommercials
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