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- Getting startedLearn about the stock market, investment types, and how to get started.
- Working with an advisorA financial advisor can help you choose investments and manage your portfolio.
- Making a planHaving a plan can make it easier to make the right investing decisions for you.
- Tracking your progressLearn how to track your investing progress and see how you're doing.
- Understanding riskHaving a plan can make it easier to make the right investing decisions for you.
- Rules and regulationsRegulators protect investors in Canada by setting and enforcing securities rules.
- Psychology of InvestingMake better financial decisions by learning about behavioural insights.
- Community outreachOSC in the Community takes the OSC's mandate from Bay Street to Main Street.
- AnnuitiesAnnuities are an investment that can generate a steady income in retirement.
- BondsBonds are an investment that generate interest after a fixed period of time.
- 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.
- Mutual funds & segregated fundsMutual funds pool multiple investments into a fund owned by many investors.
- Pension & savings plansDifferent kinds of workplace pension plans provide retirement income.
- Real estateBuying a home is a way to invest your money and diversify your portfolio.
- StocksStocks give you equity in a company, and are traded on a stock exchange.
- 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.
- Managing debtDebt shouldn't get in the way of your saving and investing. Learn how to manage it.
- Personal insurancePersonal insurance coverage can help protect you and your loved ones.
- RetirementPlanning for retirement helps you determine how much to save and where.
- Running a small businessImprove your financial knowledge for your business and your personal life.
- Saving moneyKeep your financial goals on track by saving some money each month.
- 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 how to spot frauds and scams and what they look like.
- Making a complaintKnow your options for making a complaint.
- Reporting fraudIf you suspect you've been a victim of fraud, report it immediately.
- Checking registrationAlways check the registration of anyone trying to give advice or sell investments.
- Investor warnings and alerts
- CalculatorsPractice calculating compound interest, savings, debt consolidation, and more.
- Quizzes and toolsCheck your knowledge of scams, behavioural biases, and other financial tools.
- WorksheetsTry our downloadable tools to help you plan and budget.
- VideosOur videos show you the basics of investment types, frauds to watch for, and more.
- Interactive investing charts
- Research & reportsDive into ground-breaking research to better understand retail investor behaviours, attitudes and experiences.
- Investing introductionIf you’re new to Canada or investing visit our multilingual site for more information in 22 languages.
- Investor NewsStay informed about the latest investor initiatives, educational resources, and warnings/alerts.
- Investing questionsFind unbiased answers to your investing questions from a trusted source.
- Get Smarter About CryptoLearn more about crypto assets including how they work, rules and regulations, and crypto fraud. If you are considering investing in crypto assets, always work with a registered crypto asset trading platform.
- Investing fundamentalsExplore the eight fundamentals that can help you make smarter investing decisions.
- Investment reportingWalk through the steps to see how your investments are doing.
Investing Academy

Bonds 101: What is a bond?

In this video, find out about bonds and how they work.

Bonds 101: What is a bond?

Learn the basics about bonds, and how you can sell a bond for more than you paid.

Stocks 101

In this video, learn about stocks.

Stocks 101: What is a stock?

Learn the basics of stocks, and how you can know how a stock will perform.

How to manage financial stress and avoid burnout

Having trouble sleeping because of money worries? Maybe you need to make some changes.

Fractional share ownership

A fractional share allows you to purchase a piece, or a fraction, of a share.

ESG terms for investors

Words you might encounter when searching for ESG investments.

What you should know about ESG funds

Knowing a fund’s investment objectives, strategies and risks can help you assess if it aligns with your investment goals.

What is ESG greenwashing?

Watch out for when an investment
product is either intentionally or inadvertently marketed in a misleading way.

5 things to consider when choosing ESG investing

There are ways you can approach ESG investing to make the right choices for you.

What is ESG investing?

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing allows you to choose investments that align with your priorities and avoid those that don’t.

8 universal truths about your money

Basic financial management truths can help anyone regardless of age, gender, culture, income and profession.

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