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11 Best Small-Cap Stocks In Canada for October 2026
invest•November 1, 2021

11 Best Small-Cap Stocks In Canada for October 2026

Looking to boost your portfolio gains? Sometimes, thinking big isn't the answer, when you should be thinking small. It’s true that a very low or rapidly dwindli

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Investing For Beginners In Canada: 20 Tips For 2026
invest•September 13, 2021

Investing For Beginners In Canada: 20 Tips For 2026

Are you interested in becoming an investor to put your money to work for you but don’t know how to begin? If you are a complete beginner at investing, understan

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
How Does Wealthsimple Make Money? 5 Surprising Ways
invest•September 13, 2021

How Does Wealthsimple Make Money? 5 Surprising Ways

Did you ever wonder how investment brokerages make money? With many claiming low or no fees, how do they stay in business? Wealthsimple has become a staple in m

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
RBC Direct Investing vs. Questrade: 4 Category Comparison (2026)
invest•May 18, 2021

RBC Direct Investing vs. Questrade: 4 Category Comparison (2026)

I’ve used several trading platforms over the years, and Questrade has been one of my favourites. It is one of the most popular discount brokerages in Canada. Pi

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
CIBC Investor’s Edge Review 2026: A Reliable Discount Broker
invest•May 18, 2021

CIBC Investor’s Edge Review 2026: A Reliable Discount Broker

Investing affordably is a top priority for many Canadians. With the rise of low-cost online brokerages, platforms like Wealthsimple and Questrade have gained tr

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Questrade vs. Virtual Brokers (Now CI Direct Investing) 2026
invest•May 7, 2021

Questrade vs. Virtual Brokers (Now CI Direct Investing) 2026

Note that Virtual Brokers was acquired by CI Financial, and is now CI Direct Trading. Picking the best trading platform in Canada for you isn't always a clear c

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Qtrade vs. Questrade 2026: Which Trading Platform is Better?
invest•May 6, 2021

Qtrade vs. Questrade 2026: Which Trading Platform is Better?

If you're looking to invest in Canada, you might be overwhelmed by all of the choices. I have tried several different investing platforms over the years, and I

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Interactive Brokers vs. Questrade 2026: Trading Platform Face-Off
invest•May 4, 2021

Interactive Brokers vs. Questrade 2026: Trading Platform Face-Off

Looking for the cheapest way to invest in Canada? Then you must take a look at discount brokers. However, not all trading platforms are made the same. Some migh

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Questrade vs. TD Direct Investing 2026: Trading Platforms Compared
invest•May 4, 2021

Questrade vs. TD Direct Investing 2026: Trading Platforms Compared

TD and Questrade are two of the biggest names in Canadian finance, and both offer a do-it-yourself (DIY) trading platform for their customers. However not all t

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Moka App Review 2026: Every Penny Counts (Formerly Mylo)
manage-money•February 2, 2021

Moka App Review 2026: Every Penny Counts (Formerly Mylo)

The best way to save money is when you don't have to think about it. That's what Moka (formerly Mylo) tries to achieve, is saving and investing on autopilot. Le

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
10 Best Robo-Advisors in Canada For Autopilot Investing (2026)
invest•June 23, 2020

10 Best Robo-Advisors in Canada For Autopilot Investing (2026)

Robo-advisors help serve two primary investment goals for you; to save you money (with its low fees) and time (with its hands-off approach). It's an exciting te

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→
Qtrade Review 2026: A Robust Trading Platform
invest•June 23, 2020

Qtrade Review 2026: A Robust Trading Platform

With more and more discount brokerages being launched in Canada, it can be difficult to find a great platform to use. The push towards lower fees also reduces p

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®→