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Terms of Use The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) maintains the GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca and the InvestingQuestions.ca websites (individually Website, and collectively Websites) and its related social media sites including, but not limited to, its…

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What are SPACs and other alternative market entrants?

…the listed “shell” company issues shares to the private company’s shareholders in exchange for shares of their company. An RTO typically involves an active private company that becomes a public…

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What is total cost reporting and how will it work?

…charged for trailing commissions. They are paid to us by investment fund companies.Information about fund expenses, MERs, trading expenses and other investment fund company charges, as well as trailing commissions,…

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Investing in the cannabis industry

…continues to evolve and the cannabis industry grows, new companies will enter the industry and compete with existing cannabis businesses. Increased competition may compel a company you have invested in…

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How to evaluate companies when buying stock

…equity marketplaces. The Ontario Securities Commission reports on hearings for companies doing business in Ontario. Other provincial securities commissions will also report this information on their websites. The Ontario Securities

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What investors should know about mini-tender offers

…In addition, non-Canadian investors may have recourse under the laws of their home jurisdictions and should consider consulting their securities regulatory authorities if they have concerns with a mini-tender offer….

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Questions to ask when buying mutual funds

…you? Fees Investments typically have fees associated with them. Mutual funds include fees for things such as sales charges, fees, and expenses, regardless of how the fund performs, even if…

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Mutual fund fees

…4 types of sales charges Other transaction fees Account fees Fund expenses Other costs to consider 4 types of sales charges You may pay a sales charge when you buy…

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Profiles of retirement

…financial concerns about retiring What differences were found between retirees and pre-retirees? Differences between retirees compared to pre-retirees How prepared are Canadians over age 50 for financial emergencies? How prepared…

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How do credit cards work?

…chain of stores or with one company Available from most major department stores, gas companies and phone companies Interest rates may be higher than other credit cards How do prepaid…

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