What is an index-linked GIC?

Financial institutions continue to create and market products like index-linked GICs that harvest many fees and commissions, but typically limit your returns.

An Index-linked GIC is marketed as a secure and profitable place to put your money by providing the buyer with a return that is… Read More

Dreaming Up Investments

Many investors assume new investments come into existence to satisfy some genuine investment need — to fill gaps in investor finances that unquestionably need filling. More often, in fact, new investments come into existence much like new hair shampoos and toothpastes. That is, marketing specialists… Read More