Question of the Week: What is a margin call?
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Last week we discussed margin accounts. This week we’ve been asked about a specific part of margin accounts, margin calls.
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Question of the Week: What is a margin account?
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A margin account is a brokerage account in which the broker loans the investor money to purchase stocks and other investments. The investments purchased and money remaining in the account are collateral for the loan and the investor is also charged interest on the loan.
October is Investor Education Month
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October is Investor Education Month and we’ll be sharing investor education content on our website and through our social channels throughout the month.
Question of the Week: What is sustainable investing?
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Sustainable investing (also known as responsible investing) has become increasingly popular recently, as investors look to invest their money in companies and people aspiring to make the world a better place. Many of these companies are involved in battling climate change, environmental projects and industry, and promoting corporate responsibility.
Question of the Week: What is day trading?
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We’ve got another reader question this week, asking about day trading. After seeing the term being used on an investors forum they frequent, they would like to know what it is and what it entails.
Question of the Week: What is an exchange-traded product (ETP)?
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One of our readers came across the term exchange-traded product recently for the first time. They were familiar with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) but had not heard of ETPs.
The Student Connections Program is back!
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Last year the Nova Scotia Securities Commission visited high schools and post-secondary institutions across Nova Scotia, both in-person and virtually, to talk to students about investing. With a new school year beginning this month, the Student Connections program has returned.
Question of the Week: What is a depression?
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Last week we began our look at times of economic turmoil by looking at recessions. Today we’ll take a look at depressions.
Question of the Week: What is a recession?
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During times of economic turmoil, we often hear words like recession and depression thrown around. Over the next two weeks, we’ll look at both terms to see what they mean.
Question of the Week: What is a Stop Order?
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Our review of stock purchasing and selling order types concludes this week with a look at stop orders.