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Winners of the 2025 Stock Market Game demonstrated research, critical thinking, and analytical skills in real-world financial decision-making.

The North Dakota Securities Department partners with The National Theatre for Children to provide a live show with professional actors, giving students a head start learning about investing, the difference between wants and needs, credit versus cash and the benefits of saving. 

The North Dakota Securities Department urges investors to remain vigilant and skeptical before handing over their money, as a new investment scam involving fake “investment education foundations" circulates.

Administrative Consent Order

Pig Butchering is a term and metaphor used to describe a scam perpetrated over a long period of time to steal a victim’s money repeatedly via online apps. This advisory outlines how these scams work and how to identify red flags.

An investor needs to know their investment objectives and understand the risks that come with a precious metals investment.  Precious metals are commodities, and like other commodities, their price can fluctuate dramatically. While there may be room in a diversified portfolio for precious metals, investors should consider several factors to determine if precious metals fit their investment objectives.

With the proliferation of mobile device use and access to apps, more investors have become vulnerable to scammers who have infiltrated the mobile app marketplace.

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the North Dakota Securities Department reminds financial professionals and the public throughout North Dakota to be on the lookout for signs of elder financial abuse, including potential exploitation and scams.