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A brokerage account is an investment account that individuals use to buy, sell, and hold financial assets like stock and bonds. Learn more about how it works.

How to Transfer a Canadian Brokerage Account in 2024 (Step-by-Step Walkthrough) Thinking about switching brokerages in Canada but don’t want to sell off your investments or pay unnecessary fees?

Start by allocating $10,000 to the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500 Index tracks 500 of the largest publicly traded U.S.

Where & How To Get A Cash Account. All U.S. and Canadian brokerage firms will offer cash accounts, which will require you to simply fill out an account form.

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A brokerage account is generally taxable and comes with fewer restrictions than an IRA, which is tax-advantaged. Here’s what you should know about a brokerage account vs. Roth IRA.

Investments in a brokerage account that are held for more than one year are taxed at long-term capital gains rates upon sale — 0%, 15% or 20%, depending on your income at the time of sale.