Limited Partnerships
Owning Rental Properties without the Hassle of being a Landlord by Brandon Larson In Canada there are three forms of partnerships, each has its own uniqueness and subtleties. The first…
Know the Warning Signs of Investment Fraud
by Patricia Bowles Anyone who has had read a newspaper in the last year knows that today’s shaky economic climate continues to worry individual investors, corporations and governments. Worry is…
Understanding Options and Warrants
Options are versatile derivative financial instruments that have a long history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. They are called derivatives because their price/value is dependent upon or derived…
Social Investing
by Tyler Bollhorn 900 million people use Facebook. That means there are at least 900 million people on our planet with an awareness of the Facebook name and brand. It…
Offshore Financial Centres
Tax Evasion or Prudent Tax Planning? By Brandon Larson There is a constant debate raging among law makers regarding the current corporate and personal tax rates and whether or not…
Exchange Traded Funds
Exploding Popularity Leads to New Funds by Brandon Larson The first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in North America was created in Canada by the Toronto Stock Exchange and launched in…
Find an Advisor with your Financial Interests in Mind
by Brandon Larson As important as it is to ensure that any investment is the right fit for you, it is equally important to ensure that you find a financial…
Trading International Stocks
by Brandon Larson While many Canadians like to invest in Canadian companies, there are many other investment opportunities around the world. In 2005, the Canada Revenue Agency removed the foreign…
Protecting Your Assets and Your Future
by Brandon Larson As an investor, it is important to ensure that your investments and savings are properly protected against member firm failure or insolvency. There are a variety of…
Putting the Growth into Dividends
by Aaron Dunn Over the last 15 years, dividend and income stocks have received mixed acceptance from the overall investment community. In times of growth and market exuberance, the tried…