Virtual Brokers Blog

Trading doesn't have to be hard.

With that said, it never hurts to learn more about the basics, or review the options available to you when it comes to your money.

Learn the difference between a TFSA and an RRSP, brush up on diversification concepts, set personal goals for your trading, and much more.

Fight or Flight in Finance

Psychology teaches us that in stressful situations, we try to assess and understand three things—proximity, novelty and urgency.

A Guide for New Investors

The financial markets include a wide variety of investment types—each with its own potential advantages and disadvantages. How do you know which are right for you?

Online Trading FAQ

Whether you’re just starting out or in need of a refresher, we’ve put together some of the most essential trading concepts and terms to help ensure you’ve got the basics covered.

Thinking of Tax Loss Selling?

Tax loss selling is the term used for the sale of an investment at a loss in order to specifically reduce the taxable capital gains on other investments.

Everything About Margin Accounts

Learn more about how Margin accounts allow you to borrow funds from a broker to purchase securities, in addition to using your own money.

Online Trading: Setting Personal Goals

The potential to get the most out of this new endeavour can be greatly impacted for the better by setting personal goals for your online trading. Here are the steps you can take to make that happen.

RRSPs vs. TFSAs

Regardless of your income, there are options for you to start saving at any age. While it’s never too early, it’s also never too late to capitalize on both the effects of compounding, as well as the tax savings you can enjoy.

Next Generation Financial Literacy

How can we help our children with the knowledge they need to become savvy savers, consumers, and investors? Financial literacy can be quite a journey, but it’s never too early to start.

Investment Property vs Online Investing

The question now is: invest it in what? Investment properties or online investment products, how do they compare? We’ll take you through some key differences.