Investing

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) cannot tell you what investments to make, but below we do offer unbiased information about investing strategies, investment products, and how to protect yourself from fraud.

Topics

• Investing for Beginners
  Tips and information for beginning investors.
• Choosing and Working with Investment Professionals
  Information about choosing and working with investment professionals.
• Questions To Ask Before You Invest
  Questions you should ask before investing.
• Investment Fraud
  What you need to know about investment fraud and how to protect yourself.
• Franchises and Business Opportunities
  Information about investing in business opportunities and franchises.
• Your Rights As An Investor
  Know your rights as an investor.

Free Investor Education Publications

DFI has a number of investment publications available for free to Washington residents. Topics include: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and more. Order Hard Copies of These Free Publications

• 5 Keys To Investing Success
• A Primer for Investing in Bonds
• Getting Help with Your Investments
• Maximize Your Retirement Investments
• Mutual Funds: Maybe All You'll Ever Need
• The Basics for Investing in Stocks

Additional Resources

• Investor.gov
  Investing information and resources from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• FINRA Investor Education
  Information for investors from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
• Investor Alerts
  Alerts from the Securities and Exchange Commission.