# SIPC

*Regulation & Compliance — Finicade finance glossary*

SIPC protects US brokerage customers if their broker fails, covering up to $500,000 in securities including $250,000 of cash. The critical distinction from deposit insurance is what it covers: SIPC restores missing assets, it does not compensate for investments that fell in value. It also doesn't cover most commodities, futures or unregistered investments.

**Also known as:** Securities Investor Protection Corporation, SIPC insurance

**Related terms:** [Custodian](https://finicade.com/glossary/custodian), [Brokerage Account](https://finicade.com/glossary/brokerage-account), [Deposit Insurance](https://finicade.com/glossary/deposit-insurance), [Counterparty Risk](https://finicade.com/glossary/counterparty-risk), [FINRA](https://finicade.com/glossary/finra)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/sipc