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Dimitri Busevs: When investing platforms start to feel like casinos

A recent Canadian regulatory decision has opened the door to prediction markets, raising concerns about gamification, overtrading, and the...

Dimitri Busevs: When investing platforms start to feel like casinos
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Wealthsimple-X deal sparks investor risk concerns

Wealthsimple’s new partnership with X lets users jump from posts to trading, but critics warn it could fuel hype-driven...

Wealthsimple-X deal sparks investor risk concerns
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Fintech platforms outpace bank brokerages in new survey

A JD Power survey finds fintechs leading on satisfaction and innovation, while more DIY investors plan to seek human...

Fintech platforms outpace bank brokerages in new survey

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Can you build a 40/30/30 portfolio with ETFs?

This more sophisticated alternative to the 60/40 portfolio promises to avoid down years like 2022. Is it achievable for...

Can you build a 40/30/30 portfolio with ETFs?

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Hot stocks: Canada’s top performers in Q2 2025

These top 10 Canadian momentum stocks all returned more than 40% over the past three months.

Hot stocks: Canada’s top performers in Q2 2025
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Low-fee laggard RBC Direct Investing adopts commission-free ETFs

RBC Direct Investing has introduced commission-free trades on 50 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from partner iShares.

Low-fee laggard RBC Direct Investing adopts commission-free ETFs
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Moving away from Canada? Your mutual funds can’t go with you

Here’s why mutual funds don’t travel well across international borders—and what Canadian investors can do instead.

Moving away from Canada? Your mutual funds can’t go with you
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Is the stock market going to crash in 2025?

Canadian investors are watching their portfolios closely in light of recent volatility. Here’s what we can tell you about...

Is the stock market going to crash in 2025?

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Stock market news for investors: Transat, Empire and Algoma report earnings

The tour company, grocer and steel maker are feeling the effects of U.S. tariffs. Here are the details for...

Stock market news for investors: Transat, Empire and Algoma report earnings

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