When you buy and sell securities, your money flows through a network market participants.
Investing
Equity crowdfunding in Ontario
Crowdfunding is a way for start-ups to raise money from a large number of people.
How regulators protect investors
Learn more about investor protection and securities regulators.
Self-regulatory organizations
The Canadian securities landscape includes provincial and territorial securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
5 ways regulation protects investors
Regulation protects investors in five key ways.
Where to get information before you invest
Public companies and investment funds are required to disclose key information to investors.
Investment performance and the cost of advice
Some rules that apply to dealers and advisers registered to trade in securities or provide advice.
Annual information about your investment fees
Investment firms are required to provide clients with an annual summary of all fees paid the previous year for services and advice.
Your personal rate of return
It shows how your investments have grown (or not) in a specific period of time.
Factors that affect bond prices and how to monitor them
Learn about common risks of investing in bonds.
Flow-through shares
When you buy flow-through shares, your money is locked in for up to two years.
Guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit (GMWB) products
GMWB products are a combination of investments and insurance.