The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and 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). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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What the heck is a TFSA? Jun 4th
One of the side-effects of working for a personal finance magazine is that my buds good-naturedly ask me for advice. I always oblige, albeit sheepishly, without letting on that I’m still learning, too (which I freely admit here).For instance, the other day I was having lunch with some friends whe.... More »
Sears Canada board members have earned more than $600K since retailer's demise — and are still being paid Aug 2nd
The law firm representing former employees will appear in court this month to aruge that Sears' Canada's board of directors is a financial drain and should be disbanded..... More »
BlackBerry shares fall despite Q1 profit; revenue lower than analysts expected + MORE Jun 23rd
BlackBerry CEO John Chen defended his plan to grow the software business as its shares tumbled Friday after reporting revenue that fell short of expectations.
The company said first-quarter revenue came in at US$235 million, down from US$400 million a year ago and below analyst expectations of US$26.... More »
Most actively traded companies on the TSX + MORE Dec 1st
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (13,636.06, up 166.23 points):
ProMetic Life Sciences Inc. (TSX:PLI). Biotechnology. Down 40 cents, or 11.30 per cent, to $3.14 on 11.3 million shares.
Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financial.... More »
A surprising place to find free financial advice + MORE Jan 19th
Looking for someone to help you learn to manage your money better? Then check out some of the local churches across Canada. Right now, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Canada is offering three financial services: debt counselling, a free money course and a job counselling program for those interest.... More »
Bank of Canada, 5 other major central banks, make currency swap accords permanent
– theglobeandmail.com
Seen as a ‘prudent liquidity backstop’ in case of future global financial strains.
4.5 year – 2.60%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-09-16. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Ruchir Sharma: China's Illusory Growth Numbers
– online.wsj.com
Huge new flows of credit and public investment are delaying needed reforms and inflating a real estate bubble.
5.5 year – 2.95%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-09-16. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
For Canadian investors, carbon-free portfolio a tricky task
– theglobeandmail.com
Riding the ups and downs of the TSX means a big bet on carbon-based stocks
