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.
• Your Rights As An Investor
  Know your rights as an investor.

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.