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Oct. 14, 2020

Question of the Week: What is a margin call?

Last week we discussed margin accounts. This week we’ve been asked about a specific part of margin accounts, margin calls.The Nova Scotia Securities Commission does not provide inv...

Oct. 7, 2020

Question of the Week: What is a margin account?

A margin account is a brokerage account in which the broker loans the investor money to purchase stocks and other investments. The investments purchased and money remaining in the ...

Oct. 1, 2020

October is Investor Education Month

October is Investor Education Month and we’ll be sharing investor education content on our website and through our social channels throughout the month. Starting on Monday, October...

Sep. 30, 2020

Question of the Week: What is sustainable investing?

Sustainable investing (also known as responsible investing) has become increasingly popular recently, as investors look to invest their money in companies and people aspiring to ma...

Question of the Week: What is a margin call?

Question of the Week: What is a margin account?

October is Investor Education Month

Question of the Week: What is sustainable investing?

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