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- DIY investingDo-it-yourself investing or self-directed investing is when you build and manage your own investment portfolio.
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- AnnuitiesAnnuities are an investment that can generate a steady income in retirement.
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- Crypto assetsCrypto assets are digital investments with different opportunities and risks.
- ESG investingESG investing allows you to choose investments that align with your priorities.
- ETFs (exchange-traded funds)These funds hold a collection of investments and are traded on a stock exchange.
- GICs (Guaranteed investment certificates)GICs guarantee a specific rate of return over a short period of time.
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- Real estateBuying a home is a way to invest your money and diversify your portfolio.
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- More complex investmentsComplex investments have potential for high reward, but also higher risk.
- RDSPPeople with disabilities can save with a Registered Disability Savings Plan.
- RESPSave for your child's education with a Registered Education Savings Plan.
- RRIFYou open a Registered Retirement Income Fund with funds from your RRSP.
- RRSPA Registered Retirement Savings Plan grows your savings tax free until you retire.
- TFSAA Tax-Free Savings Account helps you save for any goal, tax free.
- Bank accountsChequing and savings accounts can help you manage your short-term needs.
- BudgetingA budget can help you manage your spending, saving, and plan for the unexpected.
- Life EventsLearn about how your financial needs may change at different stages of life.
- Making a planHaving a plan can make it easier to make the right investing decisions for you.
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- RetirementPlanning for retirement helps you determine how much to save and where.
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- Understanding taxLearn more about how tax filing and tax deductions work.
- Wills and estate planningPreparing a will and estate plan ensure your final wishes are taken care of.
- Types of fraudLearn to spot and avoid frauds and scams.
- Making a complaintKnow your options for making a complaint.
- Reporting fraudIf you suspect you've been a victim of fraud, report it immediately.
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Investing Academy

What is DIY investing and how does it work?

DIY investors build and manage their own investment portfolios.

How to open an online investing account

If you’re a DIY investor, you’ll need to consider your investing goals and the type of investments you want to buy.

What is a trade confirmation slip?

When you buy or sell a security you must be sent a receipt of the transaction. Checking that trade record helps you keep track of your investments.

Commission-free trading

It is important to understand what commission-free trading might involve before you invest.

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