Investor resources

GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca is one of Canada’s most visited financial literacy websites. Our specialized content to help you learn more about investing and make informed financial decisions includes:

• Learning paths – Budgeting, investing, retirement and working with an advisor and more.
• Investor protection resources – Types of avoid fraud, how to make a complaint, investor warnings and alerts and more.
• Tools – Compound Interest Calculator, Crypto Quiz, Scam Spotter, and more.
• Short educational videos – Investing basics and more.
• Resources for Investors – Helps connect people with tools and community support if they are experiencing distress due to financial loss or other hardship.

Investing Academy by GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca has free courses to help you learn the basics about investing, managing your money, and planning for the future. The interactive courses include learning activities, quizzes, tips and videos. The learning platform is easy to use and accessible on desktop and mobile devices.

Cryptoassets and blockchain technology have the potential to make markets more transparent and efficient. GetSmarterAboutCrypto.ca provides investors with an overview of cryptoasset products and services, the OSC’s role in regulating them, and tips for exercising due diligence before considering this type of investment.

Visit InvestingIntroduction.ca to access information in 22 languages on investment products, registered plans, and tips on protecting against investment frauds and scams.

Our multilingual handouts, covering topics such as common investment scams, checking registration and getting started with investing, are available free on GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca.

Submit your questions about investing and get clear, unbiased answers from the Ontario Securities Commission. You can also browse the hundreds of questions we've already answered. 

For many people investing is complex. There can be many unfamiliar terms and concepts, and you might not know where to start. Learn about the eight fundamentals for smarter investing with InvestingFundamentals.ca.

TBACoin.ca mimics what a typical fraudulent initial coin offering website may look like to help those interested in this type of capital raising tool identify potential red flags.