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How investing works, why index funds suit most people, which accounts to use first, and how gains are taxed.
4 lessons · about 11 minutes
Lessons
- 1 Investing basics: TFSA, RRSP and index funds What investing is, how stocks, bonds and index ETFs work, which accounts to use first in Canada (TFSA, RRSP, FHSA) and how to start with a small amount. 2 min read Done
- 2 Index funds vs picking stocks in Canada: why go passive What an index fund or ETF is, why most Canadian fund managers trail the TSX, what a 2% MER costs you over time, and how to start investing in a TFSA or RRSP. 3 min read Done
- 3 Where to invest: TFSA, RRSP, FHSA or non-registered? Which investment accounts to use first in Canada: TFSA, RRSP, FHSA and non-registered accounts, how each is taxed, and the 2026 limits. 3 min read Done
- 4 Capital gains tax in Canada: 50% inclusion and your home How capital gains are taxed in Canada: the 50% inclusion rate, the principal residence exemption, capital losses, and the lifetime capital gains exemption. 3 min read Done