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National Bank Direct Brokerage, in partnership with Horizons ETFs, offers do-it-yourself investors an educational contest
Montreal, May 6, 2019
For the seventh consecutive year, National Bank Direct Brokerage (NBDB) is partnering with The Biggest Winner trading competition, presented by Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. The objective is for participants to grow a $100,000 fantasy portfolio of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The contest registration period is now open.
Highlights
- To register and play for free and to learn more about the
contest, visit The Biggest Winner website.
- The contest runs from May 6 toJune 14, 2019. Participants can
join the simulation at any time before June 14, 2019.
- The contest provides a risk-free way for participants to
test their investment skills.
- A grand prize
of $7,500 will be awarded to the contestant with the highest
six-week cumulative return, while the runner-up will receive
$2,500.
- In addition, six weekly prizes of
$500 will be awarded to the contestants with the best single-week
returns.
- For participants who want to be well-prepared for the contest, NBDB offers seminars and webinars on ETFs and numerous other investment products.
Quotes
“Do-it-yourself investing is
rapidly growing in popularity. The Biggest Winner is a fantastic
opportunity for investors to test ETF trading strategies in a
simulated environment and learn about portfolio management basics.
We’re proud to support this competition for a seventh consecutive year
and play a role in the training of tomorrow’s investors,” explained
Claude-Frédéric Robert, President of National Bank Direct
Brokerage.
“Year-over-year, the universe of
Canadian-listed ETFs has grown. Today, investors have access to
approximately 700 Canadian-listed ETFs that cover a wide range of
themes, strategies and asset classes. That makes The Biggest Winner
competition a potent educational tool for investors looking to learn
about trading ETFs without taking financial risks. The kicker: it
gives all contestants the opportunity to win actual cash prizes,” said
Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.
National Bank Direct Brokerage makes no representation or guarantee, whether explicit or implicit, as to the suitability of investing in exchange-traded funds, or does it endorse Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. or its products.
About National Bank Direct Brokerage
National Bank Direct
Brokerage (“NBDB”) is a division of and a trademark used by
National Bank Financial Inc. (“NBF”) for its order execution only
services. National Bank Direct Brokerage offers no advice and makes
no investment recommendations. Clients are solely responsible for
the financial and tax consequences of their investment decisions.
NBF is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.
About National Bank of Canada
With $263 billion
in assets as at January 31, 2019, National Bank of Canada, together with its
subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial
groups. It has more than 21,000 employees in knowledge-intensive
positions and has been recognized numerous times as a top employer
and for its commitment to diversity. Its securities are listed on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank’s activities
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About Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.
Horizons ETFs
Management (Canada) Inc. is an innovative financial services
company and offers one of the largest suites of exchange traded
funds in Canada. The Horizons ETFs product family includes a broadly
diversified range of solutions for investors of all experience
levels to meet their investment objectives in a variety of market
conditions. Horizons ETFs has more than $10 billion of assets under
management and 87 ETFs listed on major Canadian stock exchanges.
Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. is a member of the Mirae
Asset Global Investments Group.
Information:
Stéphanie Rousseau
Senior Advisor – Public Affairs and Corporate Social
Responsibility
National Bank of Canada
National Bank of Canada