What Is the Mission of the Security and Exchange Commission

Multiple Choice

What is the mission of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) ?

A) To help stockholders by trading the stocks for buyers and sellers.
B) To approve which stocks can be bought and sold in the stock market and to oversee the exchange of stocks.
C) To protect stockholders' rights by regulating the stock market to make sure it is run fairly and that investment information is fully disclosed.
D) To fine businesses that break the rules of the stock exchange including fraud.
E) To guarantee profits for all shareholders.