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Factsheets

Looking for more resources to further enhance your investor knowledge? In this section, you’ll find factsheets that clarify specific investing concepts, help you protect yourself against investment scams, and guide you in the right direction along your financial journey.

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Choosing a financial adviser (CSA)

Guide to investor rights (CSA) 

Investing basics

Investor bill of rights (NASAA)

Informed investing: Meme stocks

Informed investing: Robo-adviser

Informed investing: Checking registration

Investor’s Guide: Cryptocurrencies

Informed investing: Alberta Securities Commission

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Make it count – parent’s guide (MSC)

Make it count – instructor’s guide (MSC)

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Red flags of investment fraud

The dos and don’ts of investing

Recognizing investment fraud – ASC case studies

Recognizing and avoiding scams

Affinity fraud prevention checklist

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Spot and stop senior investment fraud

Protecting Alberta seniors: financial concerns checklist

Protecting seniors from financial abuse and investment fraud

10 tips to protect your nest egg

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