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What Is This Weird CVR in My Brokerage Account? How to Find Out What It’s Worth

By Inelegant Investor | September 4, 2026

Brokerage account showing mysterious CVR positions with zero market value, highlighted by a magnifying glass.

Every so often, a brokerage account acquires something that looks less like an investment and more like a clerical error. Instead of a company name and ticker, you may see something like: 007CVR020 550CVR021 CONTRA AEGLEA BIOTHERA or some other cryptic string ending in CVR The market value may be $0.00. There may be no quote. Clicking on… Read More »

Title Insurer Fidelity National Financial Agrees To Purchase… Another Restaurant Chain?

By Inelegant Investor | August 1, 2012

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If you own a house, it’s very likely you’ve purchased title insurance from Fidelity National Financial(FNF). After all, the company writes more policies than any other. Increasingly though, it’s likely that you’ve eaten at one of the company’s restaurants. Yes, you read that correctly. The company has been steadily acquiring restaurant assets, and will generate over $1.25 billion… Read More »