Self-Directed Investing

Self-directed investing means managing your own stock portfolio. You do all the research and make all the trading decisions! It can take an investment of time in learning, but ultimately can keep your costs low.

August 23, 2021

Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging

This is a question that plagues new investors everywhere: is it better to invest the cash you have all at once or spread it out over a few weeks or…

July 27, 2020

The Best ETFs in Canada for Young Investors

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are the easiest way for investors to diversify and protect their portfolio. We’ve compiled a shortlist of the best ETFs in Canada for young investors looking…

July 23, 2020

Passiv Review: An Automated Solution for the DIY Investor

Passiv is a portfolio management tool for self-directed brokerage accounts. If you’re an individual investor looking for a simple solution to always ensure your portfolio is balanced and performing the…

July 13, 2020

I Lost $12,000 Trading On A Margin During A Stock Market Crash

This is a guest post by Nirushan Sivagnanasuntharam The stock market can be a good place to invest your money. As long as you stick to blue chip stocks and…

July 11, 2020

How to Invest In Stocks

Investing in the stock market is the single surefire way to build lifetime financial security. You can invest in stocks and ETFs to grow your wealth and earn passive income.…

March 16, 2020

The Stock Market Crashed, Now What?

Last week, stocks tumbled a whopping 10% in a single day, bringing their total fall on Thursday to a terrifying 27% in the wake of Coronavirus. It rebounded slightly by…

March 11, 2020

How to Keep Your Cool Investing in Volatile Stock Markets

Investing in volatile stock markets is a challenging and emotionally draining endeavor. It’s also often a great way to supercharge the returns on your portfolio by taking advantage of investment…