An in-depth exploration of rights offerings as a method of distributing securities, emphasizing shareholder participation and mechanisms to prevent dilution.
Understanding actively managed ETFs and the strategic approaches that blend active management within an ETF structure.
An in-depth look at the structure and functioning of income trusts, focusing on their organizational design and application within certain sectors.
An in-depth exploration of Canadian government bonds, focusing on Canada Savings Bonds and marketable government bonds as part of fixed-income securities
An in-depth exploration of Yield to Maturity (YTM), its significance, and the method for calculating it, emphasizing its critical role in evaluating fixed-income securities.
Detailed guide on the chartered banks in Canada, their classifications, operations, and the regulatory framework within which they function, as set out by the Bank Act.
A comprehensive guide covering the structure and components of insurance companies in Canada, emphasizing life insurance, property and casualty insurance, key legislations, and the unique roles of underwriting and reinsurance.
An in-depth exploration of robo-advisors, their emergence in the investment landscape, particularly in the United States and Canada, their key features, benefits, and impact on the financial industry.
Comprehensive guide on Futures Trading and Leverage including margin requirements, leverage effects, and safety considerations in futures trading.
Understanding the executive-level corporate structure including roles and responsibilities can significantly benefit those preparing for the Canadian Securities Course (CSC). Learn about the duties and obligations of directors, the chairman, president, vice-presidents, and officers.
An in-depth guide to understanding the statement of changes in equity, retained earnings, total comprehensive income, and non-controlling interest in the context of financial statements.
Comprehensive exploration of insider trading, including the definition of insiders, the implications of insider reporting, and a case study on NFR Inc.
Learn about when a prospectus is required for the distribution or sale of securities, including scenarios for new issues and obligations in various provinces in Canada.
Explore the three major stock market theories - efficient market hypothesis, random walk theory, and rational expectations hypothesis, along with their variations and implications for investment strategies.
Detailed guide on classifying industries by product or service, using the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) as defined by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI).
Understanding the key differences and applications of technical analysis and fundamental analysis in investment strategies.
Explore the commonly used tools in technical analysis, including chart analysis, quantitative analysis, sentiment indicators, and cycle analysis. Learn how these methods can help identify trends and make informed investment decisions.
Learn the fundamentals of conducting company analysis for determining investment potential in this chapter. This guide offers tools and insights into assessing a company’s financial statements and identifying risks and opportunities.
Discover the methods and strategies involved in Active Investment Management, focusing on effectively outperforming benchmark portfolios using bottom-up and top-down analysis.
Explore the numerous benefits of investing in mutual funds including low-cost professional management, diversification, liquidity, and more.
This comprehensive guide lists and explains the general requirements for mutual funds with respect to filing, documentation, and regulatory adherence in Canada.
Understand Money Market Funds, their investment strategies, benefits, risks, and taxation aspects for Canadian investors. Learn how these funds provide liquidity, safety, and income stream.
Comprehensive overview of the securities industry's role in the Canadian economy, discussing the transfer of capital, the importance of financial intermediaries, markets, and instruments.
Learn about the advantages and features of structured products within the Canadian securities landscape. Understand their benefits, risks, and tax implications.
Learn about Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), including basic rules, taxation, qualified investments, contributions, and withdrawals. Discover how they can fit into your financial planning.
Explore the critical facets of ethical decision-making in the securities industry, its integral principles, and the step-by-step process for acting ethically when rules fall short.
Explore the institutional clients—corporate treasuries, insurance companies, pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, endowments, trusts, and investment management firms—that represent the buy side in the financial markets.
Explore the principles-based regulatory model in the Canadian securities industry, learn its objectives, benefits over rules-based regulation, and see real-life examples.
Understand Gross Domestic Product, its calculation methods, significance, and interpretation in Canadian securities context.
Explore the rationale behind the issuance of fixed-income securities by corporations and governments, including financing operations, growth, and leveraging finances.
Learn how to calculate yield to maturity on bonds, understand its significance, and explore detailed procedures with examples and formulas.
Learn all about Retractable Preferred Shares, their characteristics, and examples. Understand key features that affect their value and how they compare to other financial instruments in volatile market conditions.
Understanding the various risks associated with short selling, including borrowing shares, maintaining adequate margin, liability for dividends, buy-in requirements, volatile price action, and regulatory risk.
