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SIPC

By Ken Little, About.com

Definition: SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation) is a private, government sponsored agency that provides insurance to protect your assets at a brokerage firm in the event the brokerage fails. Coverage is up to $500,000 per account. The insurance does not protect against trading losses.

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