Questions tagged [investing]
Investing is the process of buying assets such as securities, real estate and other items of value that will hopefully increase in value over time, providing a return in the form of income payments or capital gains.
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What does Chapter 11 Bankruptcy mean to an investor holding shares of a Chapter 11 Company?
If I currently have shares in a company that has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection what impact does this have on me? Does this mean the shares stop trading? If the company successfully ...
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How exactly do dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) work?
And where can I find out what companies offer them? Are there good resources for information on these plans?
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Is an RESP the best investment option for my young child?
I recently had a baby and am thinking about opening an RESP to save for his education. Is this the best way to invest my money? Is there a chance of losing money this way?
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How much does it cost to buy mutual funds? Where can I find about about the charges?
Regarding investing in mutual funds: How much does it cost to buy mutual funds? Where can I find about about the charges?
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Are quarterly earnings released first via a press release on the investor website, via conference call, or does it vary by company?
Are quarterly earnings released first via a press release on the investor website, via conference call, or does it vary by company?
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How many days do I have to hold a stock before it is considered a capital gain by the CRA?
I want to sell a Canadian stock from my investment account that I bought a month ago. The stock makes about 20% gain and I am afraid it might go down in the future. If I sell it now, will Canada ...
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Does dollar cost averaging really work?
Does dollar cost averaging really work? If I have money available now, why shouldn't I invest it all at once? If the market's going up, wouldn't that be better?
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Should I put more money down on one property and pay it off sooner or hold on to the cash?
I've a huge chunk of money saved up for a down payment on a property that I'd eventually like to pay off and use as a rental. The assumption is that the property value will go up substantially over ...
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Should I keep most of my banking, credit, and investment accounts at the same bank?
I have two bank accounts (checking and saving), some credit cards (3), a mortgage, an investment account, and an individual retirement account. Right now all of those accounts except two of the credit ...
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What is the theory behind diversification? Why does it work?
We are told always that diversification in a portfolio is good. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." But is there mathematical theory behind diversification to back up the advice?
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Pension or Property: Should I invest in more properties, or in a pension?
I do not have a pension but have a rental property (which breaks even). Question is, do I invest in more properties or take out a pension ?
I am worried if I go down the pension route I would lose ...
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Are premium bonds a good investment?
As a UK higher rate tax payer, I was tempted to invest in premium bonds because prizes are tax free. However they recently dropped their effective rate, and apart from the slim chance of winning a big ...
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TFSA vs. RRSP... Best retirement approach
What's the best retirement strategy? Assuming I have $1000 and room in both my TFSA and RRSP contribution, where should the $1000 go?
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What is the current US-Canadian agreement on withholding taxes for US Investment income?
Withholding tax credits have changed over the past few years. What is the agreement between Canada and USA related to how much can be claimed and how much must be applied for as a reimbursement?
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What are the best options for an RESP for my 2 year old kid?
Just starting to look into RESPs for my kid. There are RESP funds, or I could just throw money in a GIC... wondering where else I should look... and what I can do.
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What kind of investments should I have in my RRSP?
I plan to retire in 15-20 years... what kind of investments should I consider holding in my RRSP? I don't like very risky investments, but I also don't want to be too conservative.
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What's an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)?
I've been hearing a lot about exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. What exactly are they, and how would I use them?
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