Jun 11, 2023

Margin Call: Definition, Triggers and How to Handle One

Increased volatility in the market can sometimes bring about uncomfortable and surprising situations for investors, especially when it comes to a margin call. You may find yourself asking when do margin calls happen and how do they work. When you buy stock on a margin, you’re essentially borrowing money from your broker to finance the purchase. While this is a strategy that can amplify your gains if the stock price goes up, it can also lead to painful losses if the stock price falls and you’re forced to sell other assets or put more money into your account to meet the margin call. In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about margin calls, including: IMPORTANT: If you have suffered significant investment losses as a result of being forced to liquidate a margin account, you should speak to an experienced securities fraud attorney about your legal options. What is a Margin Call? A margin call is a demand from your broker that you must deposit more money or securities into your margin account to cover potential losses. This typically occurs when a margin account runs low on funds, usually due to heavy losses in investments. Investment Losses? Let’s Talk. or, give us a ring at 800-732-2889. In most, but not all cases, your broker will notify you of a margin call and give you a set amount of time to deposit more funds or securities into your account. You typically will have two to five days to respond to a margin call. Timeframes for responding to a call may vary depending on your broker and the circumstances. Regardless of the time frame, it is important that you take action as soon as possible. IMPORTANT: If you aren’t able to meet the margin call fast enough or don’t have any extra funds to deposit, your broker may also force you to sell some of your securities at a loss in order to free up cash. This is known as forced liquidation. In fact, many margin account agreements allow brokerage firms to liquidate your portfolio at their discretion without notice. What Triggers a Margin Call? There are several things that can trigger a margin call, but the most common is when the value of securities in your account falls below a certain level set by your broker (house maintenance margin requirement) or securities exchange where securities are traded (exchange margin requirement). When this occurs, your broker will issue a margin call in order to protect themselves from losses and to ensure that your account has enough funds to cover potential losses. You’re then required to deposit additional funds or securities into your account to meet the call to bring your account back to the maintenance margin level. If you don’t make a deposit, your broker may sell some of your securities at a loss to cover the shortfall. Margin calls can occur at any time, but tend to occur during periods when there is high volatility in the markets. What happens when you get a margin call? A margin call is most often issued these days electronically, through your broker’s online platform. You can also receive an email or other notification from your broker informing you of the margin call and how much money you need to deposit by a certain time. What happens next depends on your broker and the situation. If your broker is not worried about the situation, they may give you some time to raise the extra funds to deposit into your account. If they are worried, they may demand that you meet the call immediately or they may even sell some of your securities to cover the shortfall if you don’t have the extra cash on hand without notice. Yes, a broker can sell your securities without your permission if you don’t have enough money in your account to meet a margin call. All of this depends upon the contract you signed when you opened your account which outlines the broker’s rights in these situations. It’s important to remember that your broker will most likely be interested in protecting their own financial interests rather than yours, so you should make sure that you understand your rights and obligations before entering into a margin agreement. Because they are not always required to give you time to meet a margin call, unless they are under contractual agreement to do so, they may not notify you before liquidating assets in your account to pay off any margin debt. If this happens, your investment portfolio may suffer significant losses. Unfortunately, even if you are in a position to meet the call, you may not be able to get your securities back if they have already been sold by your broker. When you opened up your margin account, you likely signed an agreement that gave your broker the right to sell your securities without notifying you first. This is why it’s important to understand the terms of your margin agreement before signing it. You should also be aware of the risks involved in trading on margin. MPORTANT: If your broker decides to sell your highly appreciated securities, you can be left with large deferred-tax liabilities as well as major capital gain tax expenses that must be paid in the relevant tax year. In addition, brokers can sell your securities within the margin account at an undervalued price, leaving you with even more investment losses. How long do you have to pay a margin call? The time frame for responding to a margin call can vary depending on your broker and the circumstances. Typically, brokers will allow from two to five days to meet the call. You will need to review your account agreement with your broker to be sure. Beware, most margin account agreements do not require the broker to give you any amount of time or notice before they liquidate. What happens if you cannot pay the margin call? Not meeting a margin call can have long-term consequences for...

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17 de junio de 2022

Comercio de opciones frente a comercio de márgenes: Los riesgos y beneficios de ambas

When it comes to trading stocks and other securities, there are a few different approaches that investors can take. Two of the most popular methods are options trading and margin trading. Both of these strategies can be profitable, but they each come with their own set of risks and rewards. In this article, we’ll break down the key differences between options trading and margin trading. As an investor it is important to understand the risks and benefits of each before deciding if either of these investment strategies is right for you. What is the difference between options trading and margin trading? Margin trading offers investors a way to control a larger number of shares than they could with just their own money with the added risk that losses could be amplified. Options trading, on the other hand, provides investors to buy or sell securities at a later date for a set price and is considered to be low risk and low returns. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. Note: Trading on a margin is considered a risky investment strategy. If you have lost money due to an advisor or broker who has unsuitably recommended margin trading, you should speak to an experienced investment fraud lawyer to discuss your legal options. What is Options Trading? Options trading is a type of investing where you trade contracts that give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a set price on or before a certain date. Options are typically used as a way to hedge against other investments, or to speculate on the future price of an asset. When you buy an option, you have the right to buy or sell the underlying asset at a set price. If the price of the asset goes up, you can make a profit by selling it at the higher price. If the price goes down, you simply don’t exercise your option and don’t incur any loss. There are two types of options: call options and put options. What is a call option in stocks? A call option is a contract that gives you the right to buy an security at a set price within a certain time frame. The price you will pay for the security is called the strike price. The time frame in which you can buy the security is called the expiration date. If the stock price is above the strike price when the expiration date arrives, you will exercise your option and buy the stock at the strike price. If the stock price is below the strike price, you will let the option expire and not incur any loss. What is a put option in stocks? A put option is a contract that gives you the right to sell an security at a set price within a certain time frame. If the stock price is below the strike price when the expiration date arrives, you will exercise your option and sell the stock at the strike price. If the stock price is above the strike price, you will let the option expire and not incur any loss. What are the benefits of options trading? Options trading is a relatively low-risk way to invest in stocks and other securities. Because you are not obligated to buy or sell the underlying asset, you can simply let the option expire if it is not profitable. Options trading can also be used to generate income through premiums. When you sell an option, you collect a premium from the buyer. If the option expires without being exercised, you keep the premium as profit. What are the risks of options trading? The biggest risk of options trading is that you may not correctly predict the future price of an asset. If you buy a call option and the price of the underlying asset goes down, you will lose money. If you buy a put option and the price of the underlying asset goes up, you will also lose money. In order to make money from options trading, you must correctly predict which direction the price of an asset will move. Can you sue your broker for options trading losses? Yes, you can sue your broker for options trading losses. However, it is important to understand that your broker is not obligated to make money for you. They are only required to provide you with the resources and information necessary to make informed investment decisions. If you lose money due to bad investment decisions, you cannot sue your broker. What is Margin Trading? Margin trading is when you buy or sell stocks (or other types of securities) with borrowed money. This is also sometimes called “trading on margin.” The money you borrow is called a margin loan. This means you will be going into debt in order to make an investment. Typically the loan comes from your broker, and you will repay it with interest at a later date. Buying on a margin may have a lot of appeal compared to using your own money, but it is very important to understand the risks before you do it. Margin trading is a form of leverage. Leverage is when you use something (in this case, money) to control a much larger amount of something else. Note: If the investment doesn’t make money, you will have to pay back the loan with interest regardless. This means that the investment losses can be much greater than if you had just used your own money. What are the risks of margin trading? The biggest risk of margin trading is that you may lose more money than you originally invested. When investors trading on a margin and they experience losses, they may be required to pay back more money than they originally borrowed (Margin Call). A margin call is when your broker asks you to add more money to your account because the value of your securities has fallen. If you cannot afford to pay the...

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10 de junio de 2022

¿Qué es la liquidación forzosa?

If you find yourself reading this article, it’s likely because you’re going through a forced liquidation. Forced liquidation, sometimes referred to as forced selling, is the process by which an investor is forced to sell their assets, typically by a broker or financial advisor, in order to meet margin calls or repay debts. In this guide we will go over what forced liquidation is, how it works, and what you can do if you find yourself in this situation. What is Forced Liquidation? Forced liquidation, also known as forced selling, occurs when an investor is forced to sell their assets or securities, typically by a broker or financial advisor, in order to repay debts or meet margin calls. Investment Losses? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. The term “forced liquidation” usually refers to the involuntary sale of assets, but it can also refer to the situation where an investor is given a choice between selling their assets or having them sold by the broker. Forced liquidation often happens when an investor has been unable to meet a margin call or has failed to repay debts. When this occurs, the broker or exchange will take possession of the assets and sell them in order to recoup the money that is owed. How Forced Liquidation Works If you find yourself in a forced liquidation situation, it’s likely because you have failed to meet a margin call or have been unable to repay debts. When this occurs, the broker or exchange will take possession of the assets and sell them in order to recoup the money that is owed. In most cases, the assets are sold at a loss, which can be significant. Forced Selling within a Margin Account If you have a margin account, your broker may force you to sell your securities if the value of your account falls below the minimum required amount. Within a margin trading account, this is known as a margin call. Your broker or advisor will typically give you a set period of time to bring your account up to the minimum value, and if you are unable to do so, they will sell your securities to repay the debt. It’s important to note that you may not be able to control which securities are sold, and you may not be able to get the same price for them that you paid when you purchased them. Forced Selling within a Securities-Backed Lines of Credit If you have a securities-backed line of credit (“SBL”), your broker or financial advisor may force you to sell your securities if the value of your account falls below the minimum required amount. Your broker or advisor will typically give you a set period of time to bring your account up to the minimum value, and if you are unable to do so, they will sell your securities to repay the debt. It’s important to note that you may not be able to control which securities are sold, and you may not be able to get the same price for them that you paid when you purchased them. What is margin call? A margin call is a demand from a broker or exchange for an investor to deposit more money or securities into their account. Margin calls are typically made when the value of the securities in an account falls below a certain level, known as the margin requirements. If an investor fails to meet a margin call within the grace period, the broker or exchange has the right to sell the securities in the account in order to cover the shortfall. Can a Broker Liquidate an Investor’s Account without Notice? Some investors learned the hard way the true meaning of “forced liquidation” when their brokers sold their securities without much warning in order to meet margin calls. In most cases, brokers will give investors a grace period to meet margin calls, and they are not required to sell the securities in an account without notice. There can be cases where a broker may sell securities without notice (a “Blow-Out), with the investor suffering substantial investment loss, this is typically only done in the most extreme cases where there is a fear of an imminent market crash and the broker wants to protect their own interests. We have heard from many investors that when they complained to their respective brokerage firms, they were told that they signed contracts that allowed the broker-dealers to do exactly what they did to them and that they had no recourse. Without doubt, contracts with those onerous contract conditions were signed, but that does not mean that the terms of the contract are enforceable. Can You Take Legal Action After a Forced Liquidation? If you have been the victim of a forced liquidation, there may be legal action that can be taken against a broker-dealer for breach of fiduciary duty and other causes of action. You may not have recourse for the issuance of margin calls and/or forced liquidations of all or some of your securities on short notice or no notice at all, but that doesn’t mean that the broker-dealer did nothing wrong. IMPORTANT: The most important question to ask is: what happened when the securities-backed line of credit and/or margin accounts were recommended by your broker or financial advisor to be opened in the first place. Depending on the situation that led to you opening up your securities-backed line of credit and/or margin accounts, you may have legal action you can take to help recover your investment losses. In some cases, the recommendation to open the account may have been unsuitable for you. In other words, if your broker or financial advisor recommended that you open an account that was too risky for you given your investment profile, then they may be held responsible for the losses that you incurred as a result of the forced liquidation. We’ve Helped Investors Who’ve Suffered Losses Due to Forced Liquidation The securities fraud attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert Wayne...

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10 de septiembre de 2020

Las líneas de crédito respaldadas por valores pueden ser más peligrosas que las cuentas de margen

Many investors have heard of margin accounts and the horror stories of others who invested on margin and suffered substantial losses. But few investors understand that securities-backed lines of credit (SBL) accounts, which have been aggressively promoted by brokerage firms in the last decade, are just as dangerous as margin accounts. This is largely due to the fact that the equity and bond markets have been on an upward trend since 2009 and few investors (unless you are a Puerto Rico investor) have experienced market slides resulting in margin calls due to the insufficient amount of collateral in the SBL accounts. Securities-Backed Lines of Credit Overview It is only over the last several months of market volatility that investors have begun to feel the wrath of margin calls and understand the high risks associated with investing in SBL accounts. For investors considering your stockbroker’s offer of a line of credit (a loan at a variable or fixed rate of interest) to finance a residence, a boat, or to pay taxes or for your child’s college education, you may want to read a little more about the nature, mechanics, and risks of SBL accounts before you sign the collateral account agreement and pledge away your life savings to the brokerage firm in exchange for the same loan you could have obtained from another bank without all the risk associated with SBL accounts. First, it may be helpful to understand just why SBL accounts have become so popular over the last decade. It should be no surprise that the primary reason for your stockbroker’s offering of an SBL is that both the brokerage firm and he/she make money. Over many years, the source of revenues for brokerage firms has shifted from transaction-based commissions to fee-based investments, limited partnerships, real estate investment trusts (REITs), structured products, managed accounts, and income earned from lending money to clients in SBL and margin accounts. Many more investors seem to be aware of the danger of borrowing in margin accounts for the purposes of buying and selling securities, so the brokerage firms expanded their banking activities with their banking affiliates to expand the market and their profitability in the lending arena through SBL accounts. The typical sales pitch is that SBL accounts are an easy and inexpensive way to access cash by borrowing against the assets in your investment portfolio without having to liquidate any securities you own so that you can continue to profit from your stockbroker’s supposedly successful and infallible investment strategy. Today the SBL lending business is perhaps one of the more profitable divisions at any brokerage firm and banking affiliate offering that product because the brokerage firm retains assets under management and the fees related thereto and the banking affiliate earns interest income from another market it did not otherwise have direct access to. For the benefit of the novice investor, let me explain the basics of just how an SBL account works. An SBL account allows you to borrow money using securities held in your investment accounts as collateral for the loan. The Danger of Investing in SBL Accounts Once the account is established and you received the loan proceeds, you can continue to buy and sell securities in that account, so long as the value of the securities in the account exceeds the minimum collateral requirements of the banking affiliate, which can change just like the margin requirements at a brokerage firm. Assuming you meet those collateral requirements, you only make monthly interest-only payments and the loan remains outstanding until it is repaid. You can pay down the loan balance at any time, and borrow again and pay it down, and borrow again, so long as the SBL account has sufficient collateral and you make the monthly interest-only payments in your SBL account. In fact, the monthly interest-only payments can be paid by borrowing additional money from the bank to satisfy them until you reach a credit limit or the collateral in your account becomes insufficient at your brokerage firm and its banking affiliate’s discretion. We have heard some stockbrokers describe SBLs as equivalent to home equity lines, but they are not really the same. Yes, they are similar in the sense that the amount of equity in your SBL account, like your equity in your house, is collateral for a loan, but you will not lose your house without notice or a lengthy foreclosure process. On the other hand, you can lose all of your securities in your SBL account if the market goes south and the brokerage firm along with its banking affiliate sell, without prior notice, all of the securities serving as collateral in the SBL account. You might ask how can that happen; that is, sell the securities in your SBL account, without notice? Well, when you open up an SBL account, the brokerage firm and its banking affiliate and you will execute a contract, a loan agreement that specifies the maximum amount the bank will agree to lend you in exchange for your agreement to pledge your investment account assets as collateral for the loan. You also agree in that contract that if the value of your securities declines to an amount that is no longer sufficient to secure your line of credit, you must agree to post additional collateral or repay the loan upon demand. Lines of credit are typically demand loans, meaning the banking affiliate can demand repayment in full at any time. Generally, you will receive a “maintenance call” from the brokerage firm and/or its banking affiliate notifying you that you must post additional collateral or repay the loan in 3 to 5 days or, if you are unable to do so, the brokerage firm will liquidate your securities and keep the cash necessary to satisfy the “maintenance call” or, in some cases, use the proceeds to pay off the entire loan. But I want to emphasize, the brokerage firm and its banking affiliate, under the terms of almost all SBL account agreements,...

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1 de septiembre de 2020

Inversionistas con línea de crédito y cuentas de margen respaldadas por valores: ¿Cómo recupera sus pérdidas de inversión?

Si está leyendo este artículo, suponemos que tuvo una mala experiencia recientemente en una línea de crédito respaldada por valores ("SBL") o en una cuenta de margen que sufrió llamadas de margen y fue liquidada sin previo aviso, lo que provocó que usted realizara pérdidas. Normalmente, los inversores con llamadas de margen reciben de 3 a 5 días para cumplirlas; y si eso sucediera, el valor de los valores de su cuenta podría haber aumentado en ese período y la empresa podría haber borrado la llamada de margen y podría no haber liquidado su cuenta. Si usted es un inversor que ha experimentado llamadas de margen en el pasado, y esa es su única queja entonces, no siga leyendo porque cuando firmó el acuerdo de cuenta con la firma de corretaje que eligió para hacer negocios, probablemente le dio el derecho de liquidar todos los valores de su cuenta en cualquier momento sin previo aviso. Por otra parte, si usted es un inversor con poca experiencia o uno con una condición financiera modesta al que se le convenció para que abriera una cuenta de línea de crédito respaldada por valores sin que se le informara de la verdadera naturaleza, mecánica y/o riesgos de la apertura de dicha cuenta, ¡entonces debería llamarnos ahora! Alternativamente, si usted es un inversor que necesita retirar dinero para una casa o para pagar sus impuestos o la educación de sus hijos, pero se le convenció para que mantuviera una cartera de acciones y/o bonos basura arriesgada o concentrada en una cuenta de garantía prendaria para una línea de crédito o una cuenta de margen, entonces probablemente también podamos ayudarle a recuperar sus pérdidas de inversión. La clave para una recuperación exitosa de su pérdida de inversión es no centrarse en la liquidación por parte de la empresa de corretaje de los valores de su cuenta sin previo aviso. En lugar de ello, la atención de su caso debe centrarse en lo que se le dijo y en si la recomendación era adecuada para usted antes de que abriera la cuenta y sufriera la liquidación.

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5 de agosto de 2020

UBS Financial Services, Inc. Demandado por la supuesta mala conducta de los asesores de Florida y Ohio en relación con la estrategia de inversión de la línea de crédito

UBS Financial Services, Inc, ("UBS") empleó a un asesor financiero (el "FA") que tiene oficinas en Bonita Springs, Florida y Sylvania, Ohio. UBS presentaba al FA y a otros empleados de UBS de su equipo como asesores de inversiones, gestores de inversiones, asesores financieros y planificadores financieros con conocimientos y experiencia especiales en la gestión de carteras de valores y asuntos financieros, patrimoniales, de jubilación y de planificación fiscal.

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6 de julio de 2020

Inversores en petróleo y gas: ¿Cómo recupera las pérdidas de su inversión en petróleo y gas?

Inversores en petróleo y gas: ¿Cómo recupera las pérdidas de su inversión en petróleo y gas? Si está leyendo este artículo, suponemos que invirtió en una o más de esas acciones, bonos, sociedades limitadas, productos básicos, fondos comunes de productos básicos y/o productos estructurados mal representados e inadecuados como inversiones alternativas vinculadas al sector del petróleo y el gas de los mercados de acciones y productos básicos. No nos sorprendería que le dijeran que los grandes conglomerados de petróleo y gas tienen un historial probado de grandes dividendos muy superiores a los rendimientos de las inversiones de renta fija a las que usted estaba acostumbrado, pero no dijo nada sobre la volatilidad de ese tipo de inversiones. Tal vez esté leyendo esta página web porque su asesor financiero le recomendó que invirtiera sus ahorros para la jubilación en algunos de esos productos estructurados de petróleo y gas más complejos y apalancados, empaquetados como Fondos Cotizados (ETF), Notas Cotizadas (ETN) u otros Productos Cotizados (ETP), que se apalancaron dos o tres veces y se estrellaron en marzo de este año. No eran inversiones adecuadas para jubilados con perfiles de riesgo conservador o moderado. ¿Su asesor financiero le recomendó que invirtiera sin explicar la naturaleza, la mecánica o los riesgos de cualquiera de esas inversiones en petróleo y gas? ¿Sus inversiones estaban excesivamente concentradas (más del 10% de su cartera) por su corredor de bolsa o su asesor de inversiones en el sector del petróleo y el gas para sustituir los bonos que poseía por acciones que pagaban mayores dividendos? ¿Perdió el cincuenta por ciento (50%) o más en esas inversiones de petróleo y gas? No estamos sorprendidos porque eso es lo que muchos otros inversores nos han dicho sobre lo que les sucedió recientemente. Ahora les vamos a decir qué hacer con esas pérdidas en las inversiones de petróleo y gas. Su corredor de bolsa tenía el deber no sólo de entender sino de explicar la naturaleza, la mecánica y todos los riesgos asociados a esas inversiones antes de venderle esas inversiones, en particular algunas de las disposiciones dentro de las ETN donde el corredor-agente que emitió las ETN o ETP podía redimirlas o retirarlas y obligarle a realizar enormes pérdidas. Su corredor de bolsa también tenía el deber de asegurarse de que fueran inversiones adecuadas antes de recomendárselas a la luz de su tolerancia al riesgo y su condición financiera y no concentrar excesivamente las inversiones en el volátil sector del petróleo y el gas en su cartera. Lamentablemente, muchos asesores financieros que no comprendían la naturaleza, la mecánica o los riesgos vendieron estas inversiones a clientes con un riesgo conservador y moderado que buscaban mejorar sus ingresos para su jubilación. No eran inversiones adecuadas para inversores con ese tipo de perfil. Si su asesor financiero tergiversó la naturaleza, la mecánica o los riesgos de esas inversiones en petróleo y gas, o si los riesgos no se explicaron completamente, o si usted estaba sobreconcentrado (más del 10%) en el sector del petróleo y el gas, o si no era en su mejor interés (o no era adecuado), y/o si sus inversiones fueron liquidadas sin previo aviso debido a las llamadas de margen, usted puede tener derecho a presentar una demanda de arbitraje contra su asesor financiero y/o la empresa de corretaje que lo empleó. No hay manera de que recupere sus pérdidas en estas inversiones de petróleo y gas sin alguna acción legal. En el Despacho Jurídico de Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., representamos a inversores en disputas de inversión por inversiones mal representadas e inadecuadas en acciones de petróleo y gas, bonos, sociedades limitadas, productos básicos, fondos comunes de productos básicos y/o productos estructurados como inversiones alternativas vinculadas al sector de petróleo y gas de los mercados de acciones y productos básicos en los procedimientos de arbitraje y mediación de la FINRA. Las demandas que presentamos son por fraude y tergiversación, incumplimiento del deber fiduciario, falta de supervisión y recomendaciones inadecuadas en violación de las normas de la SEC y la FINRA y los estándares de la industria. El abogado Pearce y su personal representan a los inversores en todo Estados Unidos sobre la base de una CUOTA DE CONTINGENCIA, lo que significa que usted no paga nada - SIN CUOTAS - SIN COSTOS - a menos que pongamos dinero en su bolsillo después de recibir un acuerdo o un laudo arbitral de la FINRA. Se habla español CONTÁCTENOS PARA UNA CONSULTA INICIAL GRATUITA CON ABOGADOS EXPERTOS EN INVERSIÓN DE PRODUCTOS ESTRUCTURADOS EN ARBITRAJE FINRA El Bufete de Abogados de Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. tiene abogados altamente experimentados que han manejado con éxito muchos casos de inversión en petróleo y gas y otros asuntos de leyes de valores y disputas de inversión en procedimientos de arbitraje FINRA, y que trabajan incansablemente para asegurar el mejor resultado posible para usted y su caso. Para una representación dedicada por un abogado con más de 40 años de experiencia y éxito en casos de productos estructurados y todo tipo de disputas sobre leyes de valores e inversiones, comuníquese con el bufete por teléfono al 561-338-0037, sin cargo al 800-732-2889 o por correo electrónico.

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1 de julio de 2020

Arbitraje FINRA: Qué esperar y por qué debe elegir nuestro bufete de abogados

Si está leyendo este artículo, probablemente sea un inversor que ha perdido una cantidad sustancial de dinero, buscó en Google "Abogado de Arbitraje FINRA", hizo clic en varios sitios web de abogados, y tal vez incluso habló con un llamado "Abogado de Arbitraje de Valores" que le dijo después de una llamada telefónica de cinco minutos que "tiene un gran caso"; "necesita firmar un acuerdo de retención sobre una base de 'honorarios de contingencia'"; y "necesita actuar ahora porque el estatuto de limitaciones va a correr".

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24 de julio de 2014

El corredor de bolsa de Merrill Lynch Puerto Rico aniquila a un inversor novato con operaciones de bonos al margen

El bufete de abogados de Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. presentó una demanda contra Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated (Merrill Lynch) por un inversor residente en Puerto Rico (el "Demandante") que surgió de la oficina de Merrill Lynch en Puerto Rico. A continuación se presenta un resumen de las alegaciones del Demandante contra Merrill Lynch. Si usted o cualquier miembro de su familia recibió declaraciones engañosas similares y/o declaraciones engañosas de Merrill Lynch y sus corredores de bolsa de Puerto Rico o se encontró con una cuenta demasiado concentrada en bonos municipales de Puerto Rico y/o fondos de bonos cerrados, o si pidió prestado dinero a Merrill Lynch y utilizó sus inversiones como garantía para esos préstamos, es posible que podamos ayudarle a recuperar sus pérdidas. Comuníquese con nuestra oficina para una consulta gratuita sobre su caso.

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