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Oct. 14, 2019

Back to Basics: Equities

Equities go by many names, including shares and stocks. When you purchase equities, you are purchasing an ownership stake in a public company. This may entitle you to voting rights...

Oct. 11, 2019

Back to Basics: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An ETF is an investment fund that is traded on a stock exchange. An ETF holds a mix of assets that can include stocks, bonds, commodities which track a specific index, or, it may s...

Oct. 9, 2019

Back to Basics: Mutual Funds

A mutual fund is an investment fund made up of a collection of investments. This collection can be similar, all stocks or bonds for example, or a diverse mix depending on the fund’...

Oct. 7, 2019

Back to Basics: The Nova Scotia Securities Commission

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission regulates all securities and derivatives in Nova Scotia. Securities can include investments like bonds, stocks and mutual funds, while derivat...

Back to Basics: Equities

Back to Basics: Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

Back to Basics: Mutual Funds

Back to Basics: The Nova Scotia Securities Commission

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