US Securities & Exchange Commission

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, also known as SEC, protects investors and facilitates capital formation. It provides financial and other information on public companies for individuals. The commission also helps investors to judge whether to buy, sell and hold a particular security. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission oversees security exchanges, brokers, investment advisors and dealers, as well as mutual funds. In addition, it offers various civil enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violation of the security laws. The commission provides educational information through the EDGAR database of disclosure documents. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also works with federal departments and agencies and the private sector organizations. It operates corporation finance, investment management, enforcement, and trading and markets divisions. The commission is founded by Congress with Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The commission offers corporate reporting and proxy solicitations services.