The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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More Canadians are rethinking their bank. Should you? Jul 22nd
Clinton Begin was growing tired of frequent visits to bank branches and calling into the trading desk to check on various transactions. “There (were) a lot of things that just took too much of my time. I was always phoning, always going to visit them. It was always a big deal,” he recalled.
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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2026 Jul 21st
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Stock news for investors: Big gains for Canada’s banks in Q1 Feb 27th
Here’s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.
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The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2026 + MORE Mar 16th
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Refinancing your mortgage? Here’s why a professional home appraisal is step one Mar 27th
Before you refinance your mortgage, it’s important to know your home’s true value. A professional home appraisal gives you an accurate picture of the value of your property, helping you make smarter financial decisions from lowering your monthly payments to accessing equity to evaluating your re.... More »
Best robo-advisors in Canada for 2026
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The name may be offputting, but robo-advisors occupy a key middle way in the investment landscape between do-it-yourself investing and having a live investment advisor. They will cost you a lot less than a commissioned or fee-for-service advisor and the often pricey investment products they recommend.
But a robo-advisor won’t leave you alone to fend for yourself either; they will place your savings in a generally low-cost, portfolio matched to your circumstances and needs. And they’ll be there should you need to change course.
Made possible by financial technology and the proliferation of their main investment vehicle, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), robo-advisors have been around for more than a decade in Canada. These days there are nine providers available coast to coast. As you’ll find below, some have settled into specific niches, while others continue to actively prospect for new customers, both from rival robos and from banks and mutual fund sales representatives…
