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Jun. 14, 2017

Question of the week: What are options?

Options are another category of derivative. They are very similar to futures contracts, but with one very important difference. The name is a pretty big hint.An option is a contrac...

Jun. 7, 2017

Question of the week: What are Futures Contracts and Forward Contracts?

Futures contracts and Forward contracts are forms of derivatives. In case you missed our previous post of derivatives, a derivative is contract between two or more parties with the...

May. 31, 2017

Question of the week: What is a derivative?

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission is responsible for the regulation of securities and of derivatives.  A derivative is contract between two or more parties with the value ...

Mutual funds

May. 24, 2017

Question of the week: Can you explain mutual funds fees?

After discussing how advisers are paid last week, we had a similar question come up regarding mutual funds fees. Mutual funds are a very popular investment vehicle which we discuss...

Question of the week: What are options?

Question of the week: What are Futures Contracts and Forward Contracts?

Question of the week: What is a derivative?

Question of the week: Can you explain mutual funds fees?

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