SEC is rather to ensure fair treatment and that investors have sufficient tools to protect their own rights. The SEC has used important measures in building confidence of investors as shareholders or

take part in determining directions and significant operations of the activities. Some of significant rights of the shareholders are: Rights before a decision to invest  Rights as a shareholder   ​ ​ SEC

an appointment of a board of  directors to act on their behalf. The shareholders are entitled to the right to decide on significant  changes of the companies. All shareholders must be treated equally