Investing Series

If you are a self-directed investor looking to spend the least time possible on your investment portfolio, an asset allocation ETF may work for you. All-in-one ETF solutions such as XGRO remove the...

Holding an all-stock portfolio you have picked on your own and ensuring it is adequately diversified is a tall task that requires more than just a cursory understanding of the financial markets....

Formerly known as WealthBar, CI Direct Investing is one of the top online financial planning and investment platforms in Canada. Online wealth management firms (aka robo-advisors) make it easier for...

RBC Direct Investing is an online brokerage platform for self-directed investors who want to trade stocks, ETFs, and other investment securities. Its direct competitors in Canada include brokerages...

A Scotia iTrade brokerage account offers do-it-yourself investors access to a variety of investment accounts, products, and trading platforms. Owned by one of the biggest banks in Canada,...

TD Direct Investing is one of the brokerage platforms available to self-directed investors in Canada. You can use it to trade stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a variety of other investment...

If you are looking to DIY your investments and become a self-directed investor, you will need access to a brokerage account. In Canada, there are online brokerage platforms owned by the big banks...

BMO InvestorLine is an online trading platform for self-directed investors who want to be in charge of their investment portfolios. If you are comfortable with buying and selling stocks and other...

Investing in stocks and holding onto your investments for the long term has been one of the best ways to grow wealth for generations. While it used to be tedious for beginners to buy stocks, the...