WealthSimple

• Frequently trading stocks in your TFSA? The CRA may have questions

  Many young Canadians have started investing during the pandemic, often opening self-directed TFSAs. But too much trading inside a TFSA could trigger tax consequences.

  Money

  Nov 23, 2021
  
• National Bank says no-commission trades years in the works to build up client base

  National Bank announced earlier this week that it had eliminated commissions on online trades for stocks, exchange-traded funds, and options at its direct brokerage division.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2021
  
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• National Bank’s direct brokerage division goes ahead with no-commission trading

  Commission-free trading has gained momentum as retail-trader focused Apps like Robinhood in the United States have made it more affordable for casual investors to trade frequently.

  Money

  Aug 23, 2021
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• Wealthsimple raises $750 million — investors include Drake, Ryan Reynolds

  Wealthsimple's new financing deal that includes several new venture capital investors as well as celebrities including Drake and Ryan Reynolds.

  Money

  May 3, 2021
• Canada’s market regulators say they will act if they see abusive, manipulative trading

  The regulators released a joint statement saying that they ``will take appropriate regulatory action to protect investors'' if they identify ``abusive or manipulative trading.''

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
• GameStop frenzy is stock market gambling, WallStreetBets founder says

  Jaime Rogozinski, who founded the Reddit group at the centre of the stock-trading frenzy, believes most of the investors who drove the rally understand the risks.

  Money

  Jan 28, 2021
• Canadian financial sector warns of delays, restrictions on hot ‘meme stocks’

  A tweet from Wealthsimple says the Canadian app is seeing delays in email notifications amid extremely high volumes.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2021
• How COVID-19 is luring Canadians into the stock market

  From robo advisors to trading apps, Canadians – especially 20- and 30-somethings – can't get enough of the stock market.

  Money

  Jul 25, 2020
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• What’s the best way to generate cash from your investments in retirement?

  How to turn your investments into a steady cheque when you no longer have a paycheque.

  Money

  Sep 28, 2019
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• Index funds, ETFs or robo advisors: What’s the best way to invest $5,000?

  A financial planner and a portfolio manager discuss the pros and cons of each for small investors.

  Money

  Jun 22, 2019