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Three tips to becoming a better investor this fall

October marks Investor Education Month, a time when Canadians are reminded to strengthen their investment literacy. Whether you are a new or experienced investor, refreshing yourself with our top tips and the fundamentals of wise investing can help you avoid poor performance, common mistakes and fraud. Consider where you are getting your investing advice Investors today are inundated with news,…

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Artificial intelligence: What to consider before using it for investing

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant traction across various industries, including financial markets, promising increased efficiency and data analyzation. AI has also found a prominent role in our day-to-day lives, being used to enhance search engines capabilities and in AI-enhanced chat bots that deliver answers to questions or requests based on data sets that they are trained on. With the…

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Know your limit and invest within it: Understanding your risk tolerance when investing

Understanding the level of risk you are willing and able to take with your investments is critical to your success as an investor. All investments come with some degree of risk; the higher the potential return of the investment, the higher the risk that you may lose some or all of your money. Understanding your personal risk tolerance and factoring…

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Thinking ahead: Understanding the benefits of using a certified financial planner

For new and experienced investors, your financial plan is one of the most important elements of your investing journey. A financial plan is a document that outlines your current financial circumstances, your short, medium and long-term goals and the steps you will take to accomplish them. A financial plan can also help you plan for and manage risks, including health…