Who We Are
Fair Markets Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting individual investors from the harms of market manipulation. We believe every person deserves a financial system that is transparent, accountable, and fair – no matter their size, resources, or background.
Taking Action
Market manipulation doesn’t just distort stock prices, it undermines trust in our entire financial system. When powerful actors exploit loopholes, everyday investors pay the price. The Fair Markets Alliance exists to ensure that your voice is heard, your experience is validated, and your story becomes part of the push for meaningful reform.
Why We Exist – How We Help the Individual Consumer
Documenting Harms
We provide a safe and structured way for individuals to report their experiences with manipulative practices such as predatory shorting, naked short selling, and other abusive tactics that distort the market.
Providing Education
We break down complex financial concepts into clear, accessible information. Our goal is to help everyday investors understand how these practices work, what rights they have, and where systemic vulnerabilities exist.
Advocating for Victims
We break down complex financial concepts into lear, accessible information. Our goal is to help everyday investors understand how these practices work, what rights they have, and where systemic vulnerabilities exist.
Researching and Reporting
We break down complex financial concepts into clear, accessible information. Our goal is to help everyday investors understand how these practices work, what rights they have, and where systemic vulnerabilities exist.
Our Mission & Vision
At Fair Markets Alliance, We Are Forming a Community
Through shared stories and collective action, we connect individuals who have been affected, empowering them to stand together for change.
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Fair Markets Alliance is gathering testimonies from everyday investors harmed by unfair shorting and other abusive practices. Add Your Voice. Drive Reform.
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