How to invest your money

Be a smart investor. Learn investing basics and protect yourself from investor fraud.

Avoid investment fraud

• Know the red flags of fraud.
• Learn about common frauds and scams.
• Be aware of of "pig-butchering" scams that are on the rise

Before you invest

• Set goals.
• Create a financial plan.
• Understand the risk and your risk tolerance.
• If you don't know how to invest, choose a financial adviser.
• Check that your adviser is registered.

Decide what to invest in

• Learn about the types of investments.
• Read the Canadian Securities Administrators brochures on getting started in investing.

Resources

The Canadian Securities Administrators has useful resources for:

• investing Basics;
• understanding your investments;
• working with advisers;
• how to check if the adviser is registered; and
• types of investments.