There are many stock markets across the globe and many things that can affect stock prices.
Stocks
Stocks give you equity in a company, and are traded on a stock exchange.
How to buy and sell stocks
Understanding how and where stocks are bought and sold.
How stocks and dividends work
Understanding how stocks work and the potential risks or dividends from stocks, will help you develop your investing plan.
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.
How to evaluate companies when buying stock
You’ll want to consider both financial and non-financial factors.
More complex ways to invest in stocks
Short selling, buying on margin, stock
options, and rights and warrants are riskier ways of investing in stocks.
How to monitor stock performance
Knowing how your investments are doing can help you make better decisions.
Fractional share ownership
A fractional share allows you to purchase a piece, or a fraction, of a share.
4 ways to borrow to invest
Borrowing to buy investments can be an effective way to boost your potential returns.
Financial statement basics
Understanding financial statements is an essential step to informed investment decision-making.
Market-wide circuit breakers
A market-wide circuit breaker is a regulatory measure that temporarily halts trading on all Canadian…
10 reasons to read the notes to financial statements
Notes that accompany financial statements are often as important as the statement.