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Indices and index funds

…500 large companies with common shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market These indices give investors a general idea of whether trades within these…

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How Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) work

…mutual fund but cost more compared to owning a stock. There are 2 main types of ETF fees: 1. Trading commissions – Like a stock, you will usually pay a…

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Equity crowdfunding in Ontario

…more capital or compensate employees. This comes at the expense of existing shareholders like you as your percentage ownership of the company decreases when additional shares are issued by the…

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Diversification

…mining companies) industrials (examples: manufacturers, railways) consumer discretionary (examples: restaurants, hardware stores) telecommunication services (example: telephone companies) health care (example: pharmaceutical companies) consumer staples (examples: supermarkets, drugstores) information technology (example:…

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Service expectations of financial advisors

…they and their firm are compensated and paid. This includes a discussion about trailer fees, bonus structures, referral fees, promotions and other incentives, noting where there are areas of conflict…

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Role of the executor

…a complex estate or are concerned about family conflicts, you might consider appointing an estates professional. This could be a lawyer or a trust company. Consider naming more than one…

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4 Differences between ETFs and mutual funds

…limit losses and pursue opportunities that could allow them to outperform their benchmark. 2. Cost Mutual funds and ETFs have similar fees and expenses, but there is often a disparity…

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Choosing a mortgage

…rates. Consider a fixed rate mortgage if: You think interest rates are going up soon. You are worried about penalties if you sell your home before the end of the…

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Financial statement basics

…financial statements comprises: a statement of financial position a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income a statement of changes in equity a statement of cash flows notes,

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How can you make money from investing?

…Dividends give investors a share of what the company makes. The money comes from the company’s profits. You get a regular income from these investments. Dividends can be reinvested into more shares

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