Money Gains video series
Chapter 1: Investing concepts
Calling all beginner investors! Learn the building blocks of investing to set yourself up for success.
The difference between saving and investing
Take a closer look at saving vs. investing and how to make your money grow!
Setting goals and time horizons
When it comes to investing, time is money. Learn about what this means and why it’s important.
The power of compounding
The real secret to making your money work for you. Learn about what you can do to keep the momentum going.
Understanding your investment returns
Knowledge is power! So is understanding how much cash you’ve earned after investing.
Asset classes
Different types of investments can give you different results. Learn about what asset classes are, and why they matter.
Understanding investment risk
Greater risk can mean greater rewards (or greater losses). Find out why it’s important to consider risk when investing.
Risk and return expectation
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Understand the potential risk you may need to take to achieve certain investment returns.
Common investing pitfalls
Mistakes happen - even for experienced investors. We’ll walk you through the most common investing mistakes and how to avoid them.
Chapter 2: Building an investment portfolio
You’ve got the basics; explore the next chapter to learn what you may need to build your future portfolio.
What are capital markets?
Get familiar with a company’s capital structure and what types of funding may be available.
How do stock markets work?
Dive into the world of stock markets and learn about supply and demand, market sensitivities and more!
What affects returns for bonds
Interest rates and credit spreads are just the tip of the iceberg for what could affect potential returns from bonds.
Types of securities
Learn about what securities are, and why they matter.
How do bond markets work?
You’ve heard about stock markets, but what about bond markets? In this video, we’ll cover general topics such as monetary vs. fiscal policy, demographics and much more!
Breaking down asset classes
Part two of asset classes! You’ll learn what a factor is and break down asset classes even further.
ESG and sustainable investing
Understand the sustainability and ethical impact of your potential investments.
What affects returns for specific stocks
Find out what factors could potentially affect returns from certain stocks.
The impact of foreign exchange rates
As a Canadian investor, it’s important for you to know how to protect your potential returns from the impact of currency fluctuations from foreign investments.
Types of security analysis
Get familiar with the main differences between fundamental analysis and technical analysis. We’ll share some examples of each and cover valuation models.
Chapter 3: How to invest
Now that you’ve learned the components for building your portfolio in previous chapters, it’s time to understand how to invest!
Getting advice versus investing yourself
Explore the different ways you can get started with investing, and better understand which avenue may be more suitable for you.
Fees associated with investing
Investing can come with a price tag; learn about the different investment fees to avoid surprises that could cost you!
Types of accounts
TFSA, RRSP, RESP, FHSA… these may sound confusing. Learn more about the different account available to investors.
Active, passive and systematic investing
There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to investing. Learn more about the different approaches and how to choose the best one for you.