What is the S&P/TSX Index?

Mohamed Konate


Mohamed Konate is a personal finance expert and blogger with years of experience in the Canadian financial industry. As a former financial services professional at major institutions, he developed a deep understanding of the financial challenges facing everyday Canadians. Passionate about helping others achieve financial success, Mohamed shares his insights and knowledge on this blog. He holds a Bachelor and a Master in Business Administration from universities in Quebec.

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What is the S&P/TSX Index?
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
What is the S&P/TSX Index?
Reading Time: 5 Min   TSX Index Here at myratecompass.ca, we’re committed to providing our readers with information on a diverse array of financial topics. Recently, we’ve reviewed major players in the retail banking sector, how they’re structured, and the services they provide. We then transitioned into covering some of Canada’s most popular and most valuable credit card rewards… Continue reading What is the S&P/TSX Index?
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Management Expense Ratio(MER)
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
Management Expense Ratio(MER)
Reading Time: 2 Min What’s the Management Expense Ratio?   The management expense ratio (MER) is a fee that investors are required to pay to their investment providers for overseeing their investments on an annual basis. In simpler terms, it’s the annual cost of investing in a mutual fund. For example, a MER is 2% which means that if… Continue reading Management Expense Ratio(MER)
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How to Invest in Real Estate in Canada
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
How to Invest in Real Estate in Canada
Reading Time: 6 Min When people first start thinking about real estate investment, their focus is on buying a home that will hopefully increase in value as time passes. However, the real estate market actually offers a lot of investment opportunities far past the value of your personal home. These opportunities are available for all budgets as well, so… Continue reading How to Invest in Real Estate in Canada
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BMO InvestorLine Review
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
BMO InvestorLine Review
Reading Time: 4 Min  BMO, or the Bank of Montreal, is one of Canada’s Big Five heavy-hitting banks. Its online investing platform BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed is designed for people who understand investing and want a customized user experience. They are a trusted platform thanks to their overall reputation offering over 200 years of financial expertise. Here we look at… Continue reading BMO InvestorLine Review
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Scotia iTrade Review
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
Scotia iTrade Review
Reading Time: 4 Min Scotiabank is one of Canada’s “Big Five” offering a wide variety of financial services including an online investment platform. Scotiabank iTrade provides an interesting platform for those interested in pursuing self-directed investing with the option to “practice” a few investments before committing. Here we review what they offer, the pros and cons and who might… Continue reading Scotia iTrade Review
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How to Invest in Gold in Canada
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
How to Invest in Gold in Canada
Reading Time: 6 Min Gold has been a valued asset for a millennium. It is rare and malleable and was often used in merchant and empire trading. While in the modern day it may seem like a treasure of fairy tales and pirate stories, gold is still a trading staple. To this day, the phrase “gold standard” is used… Continue reading How to Invest in Gold in Canada
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