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E Trade might have misrepresented the liquidity of Auction Rate Securities.
Investigation Source (Case #08-cv-03295)
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Investments
- Unsuitable Investments
Product or Service
- Auction Rate Securities
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Investigation and pending class action against E Trade on behalf of investors who purchased auction rate securities from E Trade.
Auction rate securities are also known as auction rate preferred stock; auction market preferred stock; variable rate preferred securities; money market preferred securities; auction rate bonds.
E Trade represented to investors that auction rate securities were equivalent to cash or money market funds, were highly liquid and safe investments for short term investments. Deutsche Bank knew but failed to disclose material facts about auction rate securities including the fact that auction rate securities were in fact long-term financial instruments that were artificially supported and manipulated by broker-dealers thereby creating the appearance of liquidity and stability.
Auction rate securities are also known as auction rate preferred stock; auction market preferred stock; variable rate preferred securities; money market preferred securities; auction rate bonds.
E Trade represented to investors that auction rate securities were equivalent to cash or money market funds, were highly liquid and safe investments for short term investments. Deutsche Bank knew but failed to disclose material facts about auction rate securities including the fact that auction rate securities were in fact long-term financial instruments that were artificially supported and manipulated by broker-dealers thereby creating the appearance of liquidity and stability.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| E TRADE Financial Corporation (ETFC) | E TRADE Financial Corporation provides web based banking services. |