Accredited Investor
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Are You An Accredited Investor?

An accredited investor is an individual, entity or institution that meets certain income, financial or net assets criteria. In Canada, the exact definition of an accredited investor can be found in section 1.1 of the […]

Blockchain
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Understanding Blockchain Technology

Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that is used as a medium of exchange to purchase goods and services online. Cryptocurrencies are stored in a computerized database and use cryptography to secure and verify transactions. This […]

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Exempt Securities Market in Canada

In the Exempt Securities Market, companies are exempt from regulatory requirements to file a prospectus. Exempt securities market are popular among accredited investors looking for unique income streams. A prospectus is a disclosure document that […]

Types of Swaps
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Types of Swaps

Swaps are financial derivative contracts that enable two parties to “swap” financial transactions, cash flows or payments related to an underlying asset periodically or at intervals. There are many types of swaps but below well […]

Corn Futures
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What Is A Futures Contract?

You were probably wondering, what is a futures contract? A futures contract is very much similar to a forward contract where two parties agree to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price […]

Forward Contract
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Understanding Forward Contracts

A forward contract is a contract between two parties who agree to buy or sell an underlying asset at a specific price sometimes in the future. These type of contracts are often used by multinational […]

Alternative Investments
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Alternative Investments in Canada

Alternative investments are categorized as financial instruments that do not fall in the traditional category stocks, bonds or mutual funds. Alternative investments could include hedge funds, commodities, real property, tangible assets, private equity, and venture […]