Scotia iTrade Review

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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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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CIBC Investor’s Edge review
Published by Mohamed Konate | Nov 17, 2023
CIBC Investor’s Edge review
Reading Time: 4 Min CIBC, or the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, is one of Canada’s Big Five banks. CIBC Investor Edge is the brokerage division and platform for the bank. Formed in 1961 through the largest merger of two chartered banks in Canadian history, CIBC began their operations as both the Canadian Bank of Commerce, founded in 1867,… Continue reading CIBC Investor’s Edge review
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RBC Direct Investing Review
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
RBC Direct Investing Review
Reading Time: 4 Min RBC, or the Royal Bank of Canada, is one of Canada’s big five banks. RBC Direct Investing is the brokerage division and platform for the bank. Founded in 1864 in Halifax, RBC has a history as a dependable and trustworthy financial institution. This extends to the RBC Direct Investing platform, which is a very safe… Continue reading RBC Direct Investing Review
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Questrade Review: What you need to know
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Nov 24, 2023
Questrade Review: What you need to know
Reading Time: 4 Min Questrade Review Questrade is an online brokerage and wealth management firm that opened its doors in 1999. To this day, the organization continues to be Canada’s largest discount broker and fastest growing virtual brokerage firm. They manage $20 billion in assets and, in 2019, they had applied for federal banking licensing. While they do not… Continue reading Questrade Review: What you need to know
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The Best No Fee Chequing Accounts in Canada 2024
Published by Mohamed Konate | Updated Jan 10, 2024
The Best No Fee Chequing Accounts in Canada 2024
Reading Time: 4 Min  Best No Fee Checking Accounts in Canada 2024 A chequing fee is a necessity when it comes to day-to-day banking, however, the monthly rates for some of these accounts can be a bit disheartening, especially if you are trying to save. Which is why you may want to consider a no-fee chequing account. No fee… Continue reading The Best No Fee Chequing Accounts in Canada 2024
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