Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs

The GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate) amount for international students in Canada is 10,200 CAD. This is a requirement for obtaining a study permit and is meant to cover living expenses during the student's stay in the country. The GIC amount must be held in a designated financial institution for the duration of the study period.

Investing for the future is an important step for anyone, regardless of their income level. However, for middle-class individuals, it can be a daunting task to navigate the vast array of investment options available.

From mutual funds and fixed deposits to National Pension System, the choices can be overwhelming. This will provide a comprehensive guide on the best investment plans for middle-class people in India.

"GIC" stands for Guaranteed Investment Certificate and is a type of investment product offered by financial institutions in Canada. Eligibility for GIC in Canada typically requires individuals to be at least 18 years old and have a Canadian address. It is important to carefully review the terms and conditions of a GIC before investing.

For students in India, there are a variety of investment options available that can help them start saving for their future. Whether it's a traditional savings account, a fixed deposit, or a mutual fund, there are plenty of ways for students to grow their money and plan for their financial future.

The dividends received in Canada are deducted by tax credit before calculating the final assesable income. The grossing up rate as of 2022 is 38%.

No, you cannot use Robinhood in Canada. Only United States citizens, US permanent residents or those with a valid United States visa can sign up for a Robinhood account.

This is a tricky question and does not have an exact answer. However, an average Canadian is likely to invest less than $2,000 in stocks. This number is not fixed and may go up or down based on an individual's earning, saving, expenses and financial gaols.

No minimum amount is required to open a brokerage account in Canada. However, if the balance is less than $20,000, you will be charged $100 annually as an account fee.

Currently, Etrade is not available in Canada as the broker operates solely in the U.S. Therefore Canadian citizens cannot open an account with ETrade. The broker used to operate in Canada but stopped its operations after 2008. There are many other low-cost brokers available in Canada such as Questrade that you can consider while opening an account.

Forex trading is completely legal in Canada. But before going with any broker, be sure the broker is licensed by the IIROC or authorized locally by a regional regulator.

Robinhood is a U.S based online stock broker which is currently not available in Canada. Canadian citizens cannot open an account with Robinhood, instead, investors can consider other online low-cost brokers that are available in Canada such as Questrade.

TD Direct Investing has re-enabled the ability for new Canadian customers to sign up for Thinkorswim platform. So, now you can open an account with a requirement of minimum deposit of $25,000 USD. You can find Thinkorswim as a top-of-your game-traders platform on their official site.

Earlier, ThinkorSwim was not available to Canadian users for sometime. TD-Direct Investing, which was providing the platform to its users had replaced it with another trading platform known as Advanced Dashboard.

But, now Canadian citizens who have a TD account can access ThinkorSwim. In order to get ThinkorSwim, you need to have a TD Ameritrade

No, Thinkorswim is not completely free in Canada. Thinkorswim is powered by TD Ameritrade, a commission free US brokerage firm. The stock broker charges $0 commissions on online US stocks and ETFs. You have to bear some cost on option trades.

No, Wealthfront is not available in Canada. It is only meant for US citizens and not for those residing outside of the U.S., including U.S. citizens residing abroad.

To open a brokerage account in Canada, you’ll need to provide your full name and a valid form of a government-issued photo ID and some personal details such as your email address, phone number, residential address and Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Yes, there are numerous trading platforms in Canada that supports Forex trading. Let's learn more about forex trading and the Canadian brokers offering such services.

Yes, you can make money in Forex Trading given some conditions. You must trade actively, plan and manage risk and set optimum leverage.

You are required to complete Know your customer rules and validate the details by Identification proofs. Once done, you need to fund your account with at least the minimum deposit to activate your Forex trading account in Canada.

Are you looking forward to buying an ETF in Canada? You simply have to open an account on the trading platform of your choice that offers ETFs and start investing.

Are you planning to buy Vanguard ETF in Canada? You can open an account with the trading platform of your choice, that offers Vanguard and start investing.

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