OSC in the Community is an outreach program that takes the Ontario Securities Commission’s (OSC) regulatory mandate from Bay Street to Main Street. Find out more. On this page you’ll…
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Investing in the cannabis industry
…more articles, tools and resources on getsmarteraboutmoney.ca to learn more about investing, including the risk-return relationship, understanding the exempt market and what it means to diversify your portfolio. Contact the Ontario Securities Commission if you have…
How mutual funds work
…funds are sold through financial advisors who are required to be registered with their provincial regulator (for example, the Ontario Securities Commission). They must also work for a company that…
How stocks and dividends work
…have your cash dividends reinvested in stock through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP). A dividend reinvestment plan lets you automatically reinvest dividends by buying more shares without paying a commission….
Digital coin basics
…Securities Commission. Cryptoassets may also be subject to other risks. Learn more about types of investment risk. Caution Before you consider purchasing a crypto asset, make sure you understand how…
How does personal insurance work?
…is built into the commission they earn on the sale of insurance to you. There are a few differences between insurance agents and insurance brokers: Some life insurance agents work…
Affinity fraud
…2. Get a second opinion Be skeptical of unsolicited investment opportunities that you might receive over the phone, online or from acquaintances. Before you invest, call the Ontario Securities Commission…
Pump and dump scams
…unsolicited investment opportunities that you might receive over the phone, online or from acquaintances. Before you invest, call the Ontario Securities Commission or get a second opinion from someone you’ve…
Boiler room scams
…investment opportunities that you might receive over the phone, online or from acquaintances. Before you invest, call the Ontario Securities Commission or get a second opinion from someone you’ve confirmed…
How to make a complaint to get your money back
…a complaint to reporting wrongdoing? If you believe that an individual or firm has broken securities laws, acted fraudulently or otherwise acted improperly, always report it to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)….