Investment types

Compare your investment options.

Scotia iTRADE® clients can compare and choose from a wide range of investment options.

Use this helpful investment table to compare the different investment choices available to you. From equities/stocks, bonds, ETFs, or mutual funds, the choices available to you are vast. This comparison can help you determine what your best investment option is based on your needs, time horizon to invest, and risk tolerance. 

Various investment options comparison 

Investment Type Investment class Diversification Management fees Trading commission Intraday pricing movement Minimum investment Taxation Maturity/
expiry		 Risk/Return
Stocks Equity No No Yes Yes No Capital gains; Dividends No Higher
ETFs Equity/debt Yes Yes Yes Yes No Capital gains; Dividends; Distributions No Medium
Mutual funds Equity/debt Yes Yes No No Yes Capital gains; Distribution No Medium
Options1 Equity No No Yes Yes No Capital gains Yes Highest
Bonds and debentures Debt No No Yes Yes Yes Capital gains; Interest Yes Lower
New issues2 Equity/debt No No No No Yes Capital gains; Interest; Dividends Yes2 Higher
GICs Debt No No No No Yes Interest Yes Lowest

Investment descriptions

1

This general description of our registered products is provided to you for informational purposes only and is not intended to be and should not be construed as tax advice or any other investment advice of any kind. Scotia iTRADE does not provide investment advice or recommendations of any kind, including tax advice. Individual circumstances will influence your investment decisions and you should consult with your own tax and investment advisor.

2

Using borrowed money to finance the purchase of securities involves greater risk than a purchase using cash resources only. If you borrow money to purchase securities, your responsibility to repay the loan and pay interest as required by its terms remains the same even if the value of the securities purchased declines.

3

Interest rate is subject to change at any time at Scotia iTRADE's discretion without prior notice. Interest is calculated on the daily closing balance and is paid monthly.

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