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Fair Trade Export offers investment education for beginners (including tools, investment tips, and services) to help you make your next move.

Stocks

Purchase shares of a corporation signifying ownership. Whether investing in Blue-Chips or Small-Caps, there are thousands of stocks to choose from.

Options

Hedge an investment or leverage for greater potential gain. Weigh the risk and the reward.

ETFs

ETFs trade like stocks, but have many of the characteristics of passively managed Mutual Funds. Best of both worlds?

Mutual Funds

Don't like putting all your eggs in one basket? Diversify with professionally managed funds. We have the fund that suits you.

Fixed Income

Corporate Bonds, Munis, Treasuries, Government Bonds or CDs. Fixed income securities are designed to generate a steady and fixed periodic payment.

Margin Loans

Margin is a good way to leverage your investment. Learn all about margin loans and build a more comprehensive investment strategy.
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Investment Glossary

Confused about a trading or investing term? Access our easy-to-use Glossary and become informed.
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Online trading has inherent risk due to system response and access times that may vary due to market conditions, system performance, and other factors. An investor should understand these and additional risks before trading. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. All investments involve risk and losses may exceed the principal invested. Past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Fair Trade Export is a discount broker that provides self-directed investors with brokerage services, and does not make recommendations or offer investment, financial, legal or tax advice.

Options trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. Options trading privileges are subject to Fair Trade Export review and approval. Please review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options brochure and the Supplement before you begin trading options.

ETF trading involves risks. Before investing in an ETF, be sure to carefully consider the fund's objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. ETF Information and Disclosure.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of a mutual fund or ETF carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for long-term investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. A mutual fund or ETF prospectus contains this and other information and can be obtained by emailing service@fairtradeexport.com.

Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Before using margin, customers must determine whether this type of trading strategy is right for them given their specific investment objectives, experience, risk tolerance, and financial situation. For more information please see Margin Disclosure Statement, Margin Agreement, FINRA Investor Information. These disclosures contain information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.

Online trades are $0 for stocks, ETFs, options and mutual funds. See our Pricing page for detailed pricing of all security types offered at Fair Trade Export. All prices listed are subject to change without notice.

Crypto trading on Fair Trade Export platforms is served by Fair Trade Export LLC and offered through APEX Crypto. Cryptocurrency execution and custody services are provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849) through a software licensing agreement between Apex Crypto LLC and Fair Trade Export LLC. Cryptocurrencies are not securities and are not FDIC or SIPC insured. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and there can be significant volatility in the price of cryptocurrencies. The value of cryptocurrencies may fluctuate, and, as a result, clients may lose more than their original investment. Crypto trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor, please ensure that you fully understand the risks involved before trading.

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