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Year-end checklist for investors: 10 things to consider

Before you ring in the new year, here are 10 investing tips that you should consider.

Here’s how Qtrade Investor enhanced your investing experience in 2019

Qtrade Investor is committed to bringing you the best online trading experience. This year, we’ve launched several industry-leading investing solutions and resources.

Are you paying unnecessary mutual fund fees?

Find out why you should be paying attention to your mutual fund series and how you could save by switching to a different series.

How can Qtrade Investor help you stay safe online?

Learn some tips from our experts on how to stay safe, as well as how Qtrade Investor helps you invest safely online.

What’s the best asset allocation strategy for your child’s RESP?

Learn how to build a robust RESP portfolio and make the most of this powerful education savings tool.

Seven strategies to help manage volatility and risk

While market swings can unnerve even seasoned investors, here are seven strategies you can implement to mitigate volatility and manage risk.

Value Analyzer: How to assess the value of stocks

We’ve teamed up with Trading Central to bring you the Value Analyzer tool, which puts the essential metrics of value investing at your fingertips.

Concerned about volatility? Dollar-cost averaging may mitigate risk and enhance returns

If the prospect of a potential market downturn makes you hesitant to invest a lump sum, consider dollar-cost averaging (DCA).

Mutual fund mergers: what to look out for

Do you own mutual funds? If so, you should know what to do if your fund company changes ownership or your fund merges with another fund

ETF price war is good for cost-conscious investors

Managers of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to slash fees as they compete to attract investors. Learn more about what these new low- and no-fee offer and how to decide if they are a good fit for your portfolio.

How do you choose between similar-looking ETFs?

Exchange traded funds (ETFs) have grown exponentially in recent years. The ever-increasing number of ETFs means you can find something for just about every investment strategy.

Building your investment portfolio

It’s not uncommon for self-directed investors to get their start by buying a single popular stock or sector that promises fast growth and big returns. But investing in a single stock isn’t a sound long-term strategy.

Harnessing the power of automatic contributions

Automatic contributions are a highly effective tool to help us overcome psychological obstacles that prevent us from doing what is good in the long term, and make it easier to invest more consistently in our future.

New 'all-in-one' asset allocation ETFs

Since making their debut in Canada earlier this year, asset allocation ETFs (or “all-in-one” ETFs) have been much discussed among investors.

Considering hopping on the cryptocurrency rollercoaster?

The bitcoin price started the year at $750 and spiked above $15,000 in the first week of December. But is cryptocurrency a good investment opportunity?

The G in ESG: Why governance matters to investors

In the third and final instalment of our three-part series, we look at how a company's governance structure, policies and procedures can impact shareholder value.

The S in ESG: Why investors should care about a company's social impact

In the second instalment of our three-part article series, we look at why a company's social impact should matter to investors.

The E in ESG: Why more investors are weighing environmental criteria in their portfolios

In this first of three articles, we explore the environmental issues that can impact companies' performance and shareholder value.

Bond ETFs

There is a variety of bond ETFs available in Canada, which can provide diversified exposure to various types of government and corporate bonds.

Responsible Investing has never been easier

More investors are looking for ways to grow their money, while also making a positive impact on the world around them.

How to contribute to an RRSP or TFSA with Qtrade Investor

What does a lower loonie mean for your US investments?

Dividend ETFs

Important things to consider when it comes to investing in high dividend ETFs.

Diversifying your portfolio beyond Canada

Investment choices: definitions and advantages

A quick overview of the investments you can hold in your self-directed account, and the advantages of each.

What kind of investor are you?

As an investor, you should know three things about yourself: your risk tolerance, your time horizon and how much time you can dedicate to managing your portfolio.