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Jun. 18, 2025

Psychology of Investing: Confirmation bias

The sixth part of our psychology of investing series takes a closer look at confirmation bias. Are you open to changing your opinion on a situation? People tend to want to believe ...

Jun. 11, 2025

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

First observed by the United Nations on June 15, 2012, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) recognizes that nearly every country across the globe is experiencing a substantial g...

Jun. 4, 2025

Psychology of Investing: Anchoring

The fifth part of our psychology of investing series takes a closer look at anchoring. Have you ever been stuck on an original piece of information that has a strong effect on your...

Jun. 1, 2025

June is Seniors Month

June is Seniors Month. Throughout the month the Nova Scotia Securities Commission will be sharing investor education content relevant to seniors and their families on our website a...

Psychology of Investing: Confirmation bias

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)

Psychology of Investing: Anchoring

June is Seniors Month

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