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WHAT SELF-DIRECTED COSTS

Self-Directed gives you everything you need to make informed investments with no
surprise fees or additional charges. Simply pay one low flat-rate fee for each
online trade you make.

 * $9.95 flat fee for each trade you make online
 * + $1.25 per options contract
 * $0.00 commissions for a selection of Canada’s most popular ETFs commissions
   for a selection of Canada’s most popular exchange traded funds

Note: There is no minimum balance required to open a Self-Directed account.
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 * Registered accounts
   These accounts are registered with the federal government and offer you
   certain tax incentives. Registered accounts can help with retirement
   investing, saving for education or a large purchase, and more.
   Great for: Investing in the future while getting tax incentives.
   Accounts offered: TFSA, RRSP, RESP, RRIF
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 * Non-registered accounts
   Non-registered accounts don’t offer any tax advantages. There are no limits
   to your contributions, however, so you’re free to contribute and withdraw as
   much as you want.
   Great for: Saving for a large purchase like a down payment.
   Accounts offered: Individual, Joint, Cash or Margin
   
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 * Locked-In accounts
   Do you have a pension and are leaving your company? A locked-in account
   allows you to hold your money once you’ve left, and keep it in the account
   until you’re ready to enjoy your retirement.
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   Accounts offered: LIRA, LRSP, RLSP, LRIF, LIF L I R A, L R S P, R L S P, L R
   I F, L I F
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 * Corporate and non-personal accounts
   A corporate or non-personal account is a type of non-registered account that
   is set up in the name of a business or other entity.
   Great for: Investing on the behalf of another individual, a business, or an
   association.
   Accounts offered:Trusts, estates, associations, corporations, investment
   clubs or partnerships, personal holding companies.
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INVESTMENT TYPES AVAILABLE WITH SELF-DIRECTED

 * Stocks
   Stocks are easily tradeable units of ownership in a publicly traded company.
   Get access to stock trading on the major North American exchanges, including
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   NASDAQ.Stocks are easily tradeable units of ownership in a publicly traded
   company. Get access to stock trading on the major North American exchanges,
   including the Toronto Stock Exchange T S X, the New York Stock Exchange N Y S
   E and N A S D A Q.
 * Options
   Options are contracts that give you the right to buy or sell stock at a set
   price by a certain date. A great way to broaden your opportunities and help
   to reduce risk.
 * ETFs
   Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a combination of equities, fixed income and
   other assets. They can be traded just like stocks, and come with typically
   low management fees. We offer a selection of Exchange traded funds are a
   combination of equities, fixed income and other assets. They can be traded
   just like stocks, and come with typically low management fees. We offer a
   selection of ETFs, commission free.
 * Mutual Funds
   A mutual fund pools your money with other investors to buy a portfolio of
   investments overseen by a portfolio manager. They are easy to purchase with
   low investment amounts.
 * GICs
   A guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) is a secure investment that
   guarantee 100% of your principal, meaning your initial investment is safe, no
   matter what the market does.A guaranteed investment certificate G I C is a
   secure investment that guarantee 100% of your principal, meaning your initial
   investment is safe, no matter what the market does.
 * Bonds
   Bonds are fixed-income contracts that function like loan agreements between
   investors and borrowers.


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INVESTORLINE SELF-DIRECTED FAQSINVESTORLINE SELF-DIRECTED FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

 * Who is Self-Directed for?
   Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, Self-Directed gives you
   the control to manage your own investments. If you’re an active trader, you
   might want to consider the 5 Star Program.
 * Are there account fees associated with Self-Directed?
   Each trade of stocks and ETFs you make online with Self-Directed comes with a
   flat fee of $9.95. Trading options comes with an additional fee of $1.25 per
   contract, plus the flat-fee.Each trade of stocks and Exchange Traded Funds
   you make online with Self-Directed comes with a flat fee of $9.95. Trading
   options comes with an additional fee of $1.25 per contract, plus the
   flat-fee.
   Additional fees for trading mutual funds, bonds, GICs, gold and silver can be
   found in the Additional fees for trading mutual funds, bonds, Guaranteed
   Investment Certificates, gold and silver can be found in thecommission & fee
   schedule PDF.
   Self-Directed TFSA accounts do not have account fees.  There are also no
   account fees for registered accounts with a balance of over $25,000 and for
   non-registered accounts with a balance of over $15,000.
 * What is the minimum amount I need to open a Self-Directed account?
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