Banking 101 – Investments

Putting your savings into investments as part of a financial plan can help you achieve your financial goals. It all starts with personalised investment advice just for you.

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Here are key tips to help you manage- and even potentially benefit from market volatility.
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Making sense of tariffs: Key terms you need to know

As global tariff policies shape economies and trade, this glossary offers clear, concise definitions to help you navigate the headlines with confidence.
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Five strategies to navigate market volatility

Even the savviest investors can find market uncertainty unsettling. Use these tips to manage – and potentially benefit from – unpredictable markets.
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Tax survival 101: your guide to filing in 2025

From deadlines to deductions, use these tips to breeze through tax season, avoid mistakes and save money.

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87% of the population say inflation and the rising cost of living are their biggest concerns today. *

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$10,000 initial investment; $22,049 for 10 years invested; $14,752 for 10 missed days; $11,102 for 20 missed days; $8,652 for 30 missed days.
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How would you respond to market volatility? See how your reaction to market ups and downs can impact your long-term investment outcome.
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How much should I contribute to my RRSP?
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Are there downsides to a TFSA?
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Everything you need to know about capital gains tax in Canada

Learn what a capital gain is and how the 2024 changes may affect you.
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Understanding tariffs and how they can affect your finances

Everything you need to know about how they work, how they impact the economy and what you can do to prepare for them.

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Over 49% of Canadians are feeling positive about their future investments.** You should too!

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Learn how to think about risk in investing
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Understanding diversification and why successful investors rely on it

A well-diversified portfolio can help protect your investments during market downturns and potentially generate higher risk-adjusted returns over the long-term.
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