Investing is a long game. Whether you want to invest for retirement or grow your savings, when you put money to work in markets it’s best to set it and forget it. Successful long-term investing isn’t as simple as just throwing money at the stock market...
Seven tips to help you get a handle on long-term investing →Fast Company spoke with people from four different generations (Gen Z, millennial, Gen X, and baby boomer) to understand their investing strategies.
Learn from Gen Z, Gen X, and the millennial and baby boom generation →When learning how to invest, it is important to learn from the best, but it also pays to learn from the worst. These top 20 most common mistakes have been compiled to help investors know what to watch out for. If any of these mistakes sound familiar, it is likely time to meet with a financial adviser.
The CFA Institute on investment mistakes →Smart investing helps you do three important things: - Allows you to create an additional source of income - Provides for long-term financial security - Helps create sufficient post-retirement wealth
Top 10 ways in which you can become a smart investor →- Why should you invest? - How much should you save vs. invest? - How do investments work? - How do you make (or lose) money?
See Matthew Blume of the Harvard Business Review answers →Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what you need to know before investing your hard-earned cash.
How does investing work →Whether you are new to investing or new to Canada, investing for your future is important.
Investing for your future →1. Look for a margin of safety 2. Focus on quality 3. Don't follow the crowd 4. Don't fear market crashes and corrections 5. Approach your investments with a long-term mindset 6. Don't be afraid to sell if the scenario changes 7. Learn the basics of value investing 8. Understand compounding 9. Research and reflect
How to Invest Like Warren Buffett →CNBC Select shares three tips for any beginner investor just starting out. 1) Audit your finances before you even start to invest 2) Utilize retirement accounts as much as you can 3) Know you don’t have to be an expert
If you’re just getting into investing, read more →In our daily lives, we know it’s hard to break bad habits, like eating too much junk food. The same is true for investing. Just as understanding which foods are better for you, knowledge is power when it comes to your portfolio.
Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to investing →Fortune.com outlines how to get started: - Decide your investment goals - Select investment vehicle(s) - Calculate how much money you want to invest - Measure your risk tolerance - Consider what kind of investor you want to be - Build your portfolio - Monitor and rebalance your portfolio over time
A beginner’s guide to investing in the stock market →Read about some of the most common types of investments including the Canada Savings Bond (CSB), Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) and Treasury bill (T-bill).
Jargon-free investment terms →Our Markets Simulator can help you learn about the stock market and practice trading real stocks at real prices, without risking real money.
Make virtual simulated trades and learn how the stock market works all at no cost →1. Build your credit 2. Open a TFSA 3. Invest what you can 4. Set some goals
Here are some tips to get started from Motley Fool →Investing in the stock market is a good way to build wealth over time, but it can feel a little intimidating to get started.
The Stock Market, explained →"If you’re a young person thinking about making your first investment but not sure where to begin, you’re not alone."
RRSP, TFSA or FHSA? Young Canadians looking to invest face wide range of options →1. Assess your risk tolerance 2. Choose Your Investing Style 3. Decide How Much You Can Invest 4. Pick the Right Kind of Stock Investments 5. Choose a broker 6. Open the right investment account 7. Diversify Your Stocks 8. Keep a Steady Eye on Your Portfolio 9. Invest Consistently for the Long-Term
How to Start Investing in Canada: 9 Steps to Success →Learn the differences between ETFs and index funds and determine which fund is right for you.
ETF vs Index Fund →Neontra aggregates and tracks all your investments in one place.
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You can create market watchlists here →One of the best ways to learn how to invest is to use market simulators or virtual portfolios to learn how to buy and sell stocks before you invest real money.
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