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Aug. 3, 2022

What is the NSSC? – Investor Education

We’re entering the dog days of summer, so it’s likely best not to hit our readers with anything too heavy right now. So instead of delving into complicated investments, we’d like t...

Jul. 27, 2022

CSA/NSSC Regulatory Review May-July 2022

The last three months were a busy time for securities regulators. Several releases and notices were issued by the Nova Scotia Securities Commission and the Canadian Securities Admi...

Jul. 20, 2022

What are the risks when trading on over-the-counter (OTC) markets?

Over-the counter markets (OTC markets are marketplaces, not exchanges, where traders can buy and sell securities that have been issued by small companies. These securities typicall...

Jul. 13, 2022

What is your risk capacity?

Do you know your risk capacity when it comes to investing? We often talk about risk tolerance, but risk capacity is another piece of informed, smart investing.Your risk capacity is...

What is the NSSC? – Investor Education

CSA/NSSC Regulatory Review May-July 2022

What are the risks when trading on over-the-counter (OTC) markets?

What is your risk capacity?

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