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Invest for what matters tomorrow. Enjoy what matters today.

We begin with your goals in mind. Then we build a detailed investment plan to get you there.  

What are you saving for?

Each financial plan focuses on your current needs and future goals.

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Popular investment products to help you reach your goals

Start building your financial plan by choosing from our most popular savings and investment products.

Savings Accelerator Account

Earn a competitive interest rate on your money as it grows, with no monthly account fee. Available in registered1 and non-registered plans.

The Scotia Aria® Retirement Program

The only retirement program of its kind in Canada, with a customized investment approach designed for your stage in life. A $500 investment is all it takes to get started.

MomentumPLUS Savings Account

A high interest savings account that rewards you the longer you save. All with no minimum balance or monthly account fee.

Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)

A worry-free investment product that keeps your principal investment safe and has a guaranteed rate of return.

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Scotia iTRADE®

Get started with self-directed investing. With Scotia iTRADE®, you’ll benefit from standard $9.99 commission pricing per trade for equities and options2. Our powerful online trading platform is easy to use, plus you’ll gain access to in-depth analysis, research, tips, and much more.

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Introducing Advice+ from Scotiabank

Investing for the future is important, but so is enjoying your life today. Get financial advice from Scotiabank that’s easy to understand, informative, and tailored to you. Together, we’ll build a plan that fits your life today and tomorrow.

What is an RRSP?

Your guide to the Registered Retirement Savings Program and how it can help you save for retirement.

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What is a TFSA?

Your guide to a Tax Free Savings Account and how they can help you save for your goals.

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What you need to know about mutual funds

What is a mutual fund? Our guide explains this investment option, the benefits, risks and more.

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A Scotiabank advisor is someone you can talk to about your today and trust with your tomorrow.

Build a plan for your future with Scotiabank

Get personalized advice from our team of advisors and investment specialists across Canada. 

Connect with us in a way that’s convenient for you. Scotia advisors are available in every branch to help you understand, plan, and execute the right financial plan.

Monitor your investments digitally with online and mobile banking. Our digital banking guides show you how to take care of your banking using your mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

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Investing FAQs

Registered plans are accounts with different tax treatments. For example, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a government-regulated investment account with special tax benefits to help you maximize your retirement savings. Deductible contributions to an RRSP help reduce your taxes, and any income you earn on your investments while in the plan grow tax deferred.

Within these investment accounts, you can invest your money in many different products that grow in value over time, such as mutual funds, GICs, and so on. 

A general guideline is to save three to six months of living expenses to get you through unforeseen events, such as job loss, illness, or major home repairs. Having an emergency fund helps you avoid dipping into your retirement savings or borrowing from your credit card or line of credit. Contribute whatever you can to your fund. Even $20 a month can make a big difference over time. Follow these 3 steps to start your emergency fund.

Investing automatically through a pre-authorized contribution (PAC) can help keep you on track to meet your financial goals. PACs eliminate the guesswork of when to invest and can allow you to take advantage of potential compound growth. And with a PAC for your RRSP, you can avoid the stress of making last minute lump-sum contributions. Find out more about a PAC and how to set one up online.

A financial plan gives you a complete picture of your finances by focusing on your current needs and future goals. It includes longer-term goals, such as retirement, and shorter-term goals, such as saving for a car or a home. Your Scotiabank advisor can help you build your financial plan and also serve a regular check point to help you stay on track. Check out our step-by-step guide on financial planning.

A mutual fund provides investors access to a diversified portfolio of investments. Your money is pooled with other like-minded investors and is invested on your behalf by investment professionals. Find out more about Scotiabank mutual funds.

A TFSA is a registered account that lets you grow your investments tax free. You don’t even pay tax when you withdraw funds.

Your TFSA can hold the following investments:

  • Mutual funds
  • Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)
  • Savings accounts

Find out more about a Scotiabank TFSA and try our TFSA calculator to see how much money you can save.

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The amount you withdraw can be put back into your TFSA starting the following year without impacting your contribution room. Specific product restrictions may also apply. Annual contribution limits: $5,000 for 2009-2012; $5,500 for 2013-2014; $10,000 for 2015; $5,500 for 2016-2018; $6,000 for 2019. First time contributors who were at least the age of majority in their province/territory of residence on January 2, 2009 can contribute a maximum of $63,500 in 2019. For complete information on your contribution room, please visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.
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The Scotiabank Savings Accelerator Account may be opened within the following registered investment accounts - TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RRIF and RDSP.
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For a full Scotia iTRADE Commission/Fee Schedule, visit https://www.scotiaitrade.com/content/dam/scotiabank/itrade/files/en/SIT_FeeSched.pdf. Scotia iTRADE® (Order-Execution Only Accounts) is a division of Scotia Capital Inc. (“SCI”). SCI is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Scotia iTRADE does not provide investment advice or recommendations and investors are responsible for their own investment decisions. ® Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia, used under license.