An OSC study examined the financial lives of retired Canadians and those approaching retirement.
Most ReadResearch & reports
Delve into our research on Canadians’ needs and habits in finances and investing.
Most ReadMieux comprendre les pratiques manipulatrices
Un rapport de la CVMO examine l’utilisation des pratiques de mobilisation numérique et leur effet sur le comportement des investisseurs.
Canadian crypto survey results for 2023
OSC survey provides insights on the evolution of Canadians’ crypto ownership and knowledge.
Résultats du sondage canadien sur les cryptoactifs 2023
Si vous souhaitez connaître l’expérience des Canadiens en matière d’achat de cryptoactifs, consultez les résultats…
Profils de retraité
Le sondage de recherche mené auprès d’investisseurs, intitulé Profils de retraités, révèle des détails sur…
Shedding light on dark patterns
An OSC report looks at the use of digital engagement practices and their impact on investor behaviour.
Gamification & other behavioural techniques
Digital mobile-friendly platforms can make it easier to invest. But those same platforms may influence retail investor decision-making.
Canadian attitudes about crypto – 2022
The OSC’s 2022 Crypto Asset Survey provides useful insights about the crypto ownership and knowledge of Canadians.
Assessing Canadian investor knowledge
You can make more informed investing decisions if you know more about what you know, and don’t know.
Self-Directed Investors: Insights and Experiences
In a year defined by the uncertainty of a pandemic, many retail investors became active in the capital markets.
Investing and the COVID-19 Experience
This study was part of the OSC’s ongoing efforts to monitor the impact of the pandemic on investors and markets.
Protecting Aging Investors through Behavioural Insights
A review of literature from behavioural science, psychology and economics revealed that there are several biases that have a greater impact on decision-making as individuals age.
