NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

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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...

Oct. 4, 2019

Back to Basics: Why should I invest?

No matter where you go you’re probably being bombarded with ads and content telling you to invest. TV commercials, junk mail, online ads, email spam and more. But why? Why should y...

Oct. 2, 2019

Back to Basics: What is investing?

The simple way to describe investing is, making your money work for you to grow and help you reach your financial goals. Those goals could include buying a home, retirement, or sen...

Back to Basics: Mutual Funds

Back to Basics: The Nova Scotia Securities Commission

Back to Basics: Why should I invest?

Back to Basics: What is investing?

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