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Does FDIC insurance cover stocks you bought at a bank?

No. It covers deposit accounts, not investments.

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  1. Yes, if the bank sold them
  2. No, stocks and mutual funds are not deposits ✔
  3. Yes, up to $250,000

Why: FDIC says insurance covers deposits like checking, savings, and CDs. Mutual funds, annuities, stocks, and bonds are not FDIC insured.

Huh, didn't know that: Look for the FDIC sign, or check BankFind, to see if the bank itself is insured.

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Answer: No, stocks and mutual funds are not deposits. FDIC says insurance covers deposits like checking, savings, and CDs. Mutual funds, annuities, stocks, and bonds are not FDIC insured.

  1. Investor.gov: Understand What It Means to Invest www.investor.gov/introduction-investing/investing-basics/save-and-invest/understand-what-it-means-invest
    Unlike FDIC-insured deposits, the money you invest in securities, mutual funds, and other similar investments are not federally insured.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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