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Avoid Stock Fraud
We'll tell you about the types of scams that are out there, some real-life tales and, most importantly, we'll offer some very easy tips that will help you avoid being scammed.
Learn more about Stock Fraud:
Securities Fraud
Tom Gardner's Testimony
IPOs: Don't Believe the Hype
IPOs often make a bad investment. More likely than not, you'll get shares that are overvalued.
Learn more about IPOs:
The Fool FAQ: IPOs
IPO Announcements
Top 5 Signs an IPO is a "No"
Ask FoolU About IPOs
Are Hot IPOs a Good thing?
Our Tragic IPO
What Are Options, and Why Are They Bad?
We know it's tempting to make "the big score," but did you know 80% of all options players lose?
Learn more about Options:
Options and Why to Avoid Them
The Options Fribble
The Book on Wade Cook
Those Alluring Options
Bargain Stocks at Penny Prices!
A stock that's less than $5 per share? Sounds like a bargain! Better think again about penny stocks.
Learn more about Penny Stocks:
Ask FoolU About Penny Stocks
Yet Another Scam
Penny Stock Tip Spam
The Lure of Penny Stocks
A Fool's Penny Stock Prank
Wade Cook Revisited
Day Trading Trouble
Day traders are betting they're a more "savvy guesser" than the next guy. Come on, are you an investor or a gambler?
Learn more about Day Trading:
Day Trading FAQ
Ask FoolU About Day Trading
Speculating: The Way to Make Nothing
In speculative markets no wealth is ever created -- it's just moved from one hand to the other. Sounds like a lot effort for a lot of nuthin'.
Learn more about Speculating:
Rolling the Dice
Converting to Foolishness
Ulcer-Free Investing
Lottery Losers
Playing the lottery is a sucker's bet. And they don't work as a tax collection vehicle either... so don't try that one.
Learn more about Lotteries:
Ask FoolU About Winning the Lottery
A Debate on the Merits of Lotteries
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