TIPS FROM THE ALBERTA SECURITIES COMMISSION – SEPTEMBER 2024
Each month the Alberta Securities Commissions’ e-newsletter is filled with some fantastic resources to help us to
- improve our understanding of investing,
- educate us on the variety of investment scams happening here in Alberta
- and more!
This month we wanted to share some of the information we think older adults need to know
Investment terms fun fact: What is dollar-cost averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals no matter what the market is doing. This approach helps smooth out the ups and downs in prices and makes investing less stressful, especially when there is instability in the market.
Learn more about financial and investment terms by visiting the Alberta Securities Commission’s definitions page
Understanding Return on Investment
When investing in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, you expect to profit from your investment. Return on investment (ROI) is used to determine how well your chosen investments have performed — how much you paid for an investment vs. how much you have earned from it. Read on to understand ROI and the different ways of measuring the success of your investments. CLICK HERE to read more
Investment terms fun fact: What is dollar cost averaging?
Dollar-cost averaging is an investment strategy where you invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals no matter what the market is doing. This approach helps smooth out the ups and downs in prices and makes investing less stressful, especially when there is instability in the market.
CLICK HERE to learn more about financial and investment terms by visiting their website’s definitions page
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The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the regulatory agency responsible for administering the province’s securities laws. It is entrusted to foster a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and to protect investors. |
