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Resources for Investors

…9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Anti-Fraud/Consumer Protection Resources Ontario Securities Commission 1-877-785-1555 email: inquiries@osc.gov.on.ca  The Ontario Securities Commission has many important fraud prevention and investor protection resources including: Check before you…

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More complex ways to invest in stocks

…the stock goes up in value, and if the stock goes down in value.  Scenario 1: The stock rises to $12 a share You sell the shares for $24,000 –…

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How to open a RRIF for retirement income

…allowed under certain circumstances. You can open a RRIF with financial institutions such as banks and trust companies, credit unions and caisses populaires, insurance companies, mutual fund companies, and investment…

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How and why to file your taxes

…to file your taxes? How do you file taxes in Canada? What happens after you file your taxes? Why should you file your taxes? If you live in Canada, then…

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Eight common investment scams and how to spot them

…to load malware onto your computer to give access to the scammer. Phishing scams can lead to identity theft, when someone uses your personal information to commit fraud. There are…

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Types of investments

estate is through real estate investment trusts (REITs). REITs are companies that own multiple properties such as offices, warehouses, shopping malls, or apartment buildings. There are also Mortgage Investment Entities (MIEs),…

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Fraud Prevention Month

…in our decision-making known as behavioural biases. They exploit these biases in order to manipulate people and take their money. Learn how to identify your biases and defend against scams…

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Plan for occasional and unexpected expenses

…unexpected expenses that are harder to predict. Occasional expenses come up a few times throughout the year, but not every month. Some may recur seasonally — such as gift-giving or…

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AI-enhanced scams: risks and safeguards

…opportunities. Over 2,000 Canadian participants invested a hypothetical $10,000 across six investment opportunities in a simulated, social media environment. Investment opportunities promoted ETFs, cryptocurrencies, as well as investment advising services

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Where to get information before you invest

…or fund is in default of other disclosure requirements. If a disclosure document has incorrect information, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) may require the company or fund to refile or…

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