SIE: Additional SIPC Rules

Additional SIPC Rules

If a broker-dealer is not covered by SIPC, it must disclose this fact on customers’ trade confirmation statements and tell customers if asked. All SIPC members must prominently display an official sign in the windows of all of their offices.

SIPC covers a maximum of $500,000 per “separate customer” at a broker-dealer or clearing firm—including up to $250,000 in cash. Total coverage can be higher for multiple accounts owned by the same person if the acco