Stock market basics

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  What are the different Canadian stock markets and exchanges?

  What's the difference between the TSX, TSXV, CSE and Cboe exchanges? Understand Canadian stock markets to make informed investment decisions.

  January 30, 2025 by National Bank Direct Brokerage
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  How does the stock market work?

  Want to invest in the stock market? Here’s a guide to help you get started, understand how things work and discover the tools available to you.

  November 29, 2024 by National Bank of Canada
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  What is the stock market?

  Start your self-directed investment journey. Learn about the stock market, different types of exchanges and investments, and how prices are set.

  August 31, 2023 by National Bank Direct Brokerage
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  Policy interest rate hikes: how will they impact my finances?

  How do interest rate hikes impact your finances? Here are some ways to help protect your finances and purchasing power.

  July 23, 2023 by National Bank of Canada
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  Self-directed investing: How to get started?

  Want to get started as a self-directed investor? Our guide tells you what you need to know, whether you want to buy stocks or manage all your investments.

  July 23, 2023 by National Bank of Canada
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  What is a mutual fund?

  What are the different types of mutual funds, what are the pros and cons, and how can an investor trade mutual funds? Discover this investing product.

  July 11, 2023 by National Bank Direct Brokerage
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  Your guide to investments: Read before investing

  What types of investments are out there? Here are some definitions to help you decide what to invest in.

  July 4, 2022 by National Bank of Canada
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  Building Canada’s Next Wave of Public Ventures

  Find out how Canadian SMEs can finance their growth using existing platforms to become more competitive.

  July 30, 2021 by TMX Group
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  Index basics

  Learn more about stock market indexes like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to get a clear sense of what they are all about.

  September 24, 2020 by National Bank Direct Brokerage
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  Meet the market makers: Adding liquidity, stability and efficiency to trading

  In financial markets, market makers in Canada help to ensure the regular trading and smoothly than one. Here are their different roles and how market makers trade!

  October 2, 2019 by TSX Venture Exchange
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  Tips for making better investment decisions

  Want to find out which stocks you should be watching? Learn about investment tools and resources that can help you make better decisions.

  October 1, 2018 by National Bank Direct Brokerage