NSSC Blog: Before You Invest

No Frills Investing Part 1: Investing Under $50,000 – What are my options?

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:25

Today we’re starting a new blog series on No Frills Investing. These posts are focussed on investors who don’t have a large amount of money to invest. In today’s economic climate, with heightened inflation, many people may not be able to invest much, whether they’re just starting out or have been in the workforce for decades. Investing wisely is always a good strategy, regardless of how much you have to invest.

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Investor Alerts and Cautions review: January-March

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:00

Part of the Nova Scotia Securities Commission mandate is to protect Nova Scotia investors. One of the ways we do that is by issuing investor alerts and cautions.

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The anatomy of an investment fraud

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 03/22/2023 - 09:00

During Fraud Prevention Month the Nova Scotia Securities Commission is issuing another warning to investors about a widespread crypto assets scam that has caused substantial losses for several Nova Scotians. These loses total more than $1 million, with some individual investors losing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Top Investor Threats of 2023

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 03/15/2023 - 09:00

Today the Nova Scotia Securities Commission is issuing its annual list of top investor threats.

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Learn the Red Flags of Investment Fraud

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 09:00

No one plans on being a victim of investment fraud. That’s why everyone should know the red flags of investment fraud so you can identify them and avoid them to protect yourself from fraud. Here are some of the red flags to watch out for.

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March is Fraud Prevention Month

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 09:00

March is Fraud Prevention Month!

The Nova Scotia Securities Commission has several events and new content planned for the month to help you become a more informed investor and protect yourself from fraud.

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Fixed-Income Securities February: Pros and Cons of Fixed-Income Securities

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 09:00

This week we exam some of the pros and cons to investing in fixed-incomed securities.

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Fixed-Income Securities February: Less Common Fixed-Income Securities

Submitted by nsscadmin on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 09:00

For the next two weeks in February we’re going to be taking a closer look at fixed-income securities. A fixed-income security is an investment that delivers a return in the form of fixed periodic interest payments and the eventual return of the principal investment at maturity.