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Tools
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Technical Insight
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Strategy Builder
Discover our predetermined expert strategies and test the past performance of your investment strategies.
Webinars
Our webinars are perfect opportunities to deepen your knowledge and become (even more) self-sufficient in online investing.
The ABCs of Self-Directed Investing
January 22, 2026 at 12:00-12:45 EST
In this beginner-friendly live session, you’ll learn the essentials of self-directed investing- quotes, orders, different securities, fixed income and ETFs...
Discover chart features
February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. (EST)
Would you like to take advantage of charts? During this webinar, our expert will provide an overview of the different functionalities.
What our research has to offer
February 24, 2026 at 12:00-12:30 EST
Wondering what stock or ETF to invest in next?
During this
webinar, we will review the different tools and reports offered in our
transactional platform.
Financial publications
Trading Central’s Morning Brief
Browse our review of the Canadian and Amercian markets for insight on potential investment opportunities.
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Monthly Equity Monitor
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Monthly Fixed Income Monitor
Benefit from an in-depth analysis of the causes of interest rate
fluctuations.
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