Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
Definition
A non-profit corporation that insures investment accounts held by member brokerage firms against fraud and insolvency. The insurance covers both cash and investment holdings and is capped at $500,000 ($100,000 in cash) per depositor. The SIPC is funded by member firms and does not insure deposits against investment losses or the purchase of worthless stocks.
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