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Since the Cold War, other countries that maintained their holdings of dollars and U.S. securities in no small part for security reasons, reflecting an implicit quid pro quo for America’s defense shield.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Gordon Gottsegen explained new regulatory and industry rules on trading securities and shared statistics that are important for novice day traders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Treasury data released in April, foreign investors held $33.7 trillion in long-term securities as of June 30, 2025, up from $29.566 trillion a year earlier.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A margin account is a type of brokerage account where you can borrow money from your broker to buy securities, amplifying potential gains—but risking sharper losses too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

What’s more, the release of Hamilton's plan produced a purchasing frenzy, as bankers and investors aware of the funding proposal bought up the securities in expectation of a tidy profit.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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