Disclosures
CMOs
Government agency backing applies only to the face value of a CMO and not to any premium paid. Complex products are not suitable for all investors.
CRAs
Complex products are not suitable for all investors.
Diversification
Diversification does not guarantee investment returns, does not eliminate risk of loss in a declining market.
Example of Strategies
Strategies presented are hypothetical and not indicative of potential returns.
Excess SIPC
The description of this excess coverage shall not be construed as an implication that SIPC provides insurance.
FDIC Insurance
Although CDs may have a measure of FDIC Insurance, if the investor does not hold a CD to the end of term, the investor may lose principal; the extent to which any principal is protected is subject to the quality of the issuer’s credit and CDs are subject to the risk that the issuer might not be able to meet their scheduled interest payments; the investor may not earn interest if the instrument is not held to term or if the underlying assets perform poorly; there may be limited liquidity in the secondary market.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA)
Any references to FINRA or FINRA’s BrokerCheck are not to be construed as an endorsement, implied or otherwise.
Free/No Cost
There may be fees associated with other products/services offered by MBS.
Hypothetical Calculations
Are not to be considered accounting or legal advice, nor predictions of potential returns/benefits.
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI)
View our LEI at https://www.gleif.org/lei/2549005VYPQV10HMKP26 (for counterparties only).
NCUA Insurance
Although CDs may have a measure of NCUA Insurance, if the investor does not hold a CD to the end of term, the investor may lose principal; the extent to which any principal is protected is subject to the quality of the issuer’s credit and CDs are subject to the risk that the issuer might not be able to meet their scheduled interest payments; the investor may not earn interest if the instrument is not held to term or if the underlying assets perform poorly; there may be limited liquidity in the secondary market.
Safety
There are significant risks inherent in every investment decision. It is important to understand the characteristics and risks associated with a particular investment product and expected return prior to making an investment.
Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
Any reference to the SEC is not to be construed as an endorsement, implied or otherwise.
Testimonials
Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of other investors and are no guarantee of future performance or success. Sources were not compensated for their testimonials.
Third-Party Links
The MBS website offers links to a variety of sites maintained by third parties. In accessing these sites, you are leaving the MBS website. These sites are managed by organizations that may or may not have a business relationship with MBS. The linked websites are not under the control of MBS. These links are only offered for use at your own discretion.
- MBS does not provide, and is not responsible for, the product, service or overall website content available on third-party sites.
- MBS’s privacy polices do not apply to linked websites. You should consult the privacy disclosures on each third-party site for further information.
- Third-party websites may provide less security than MBS’s website.