If you’re new to online investing, you have the option of doing it yourself by using one of the many robo-advisors or online brokerages in Canada. When you put your investments in a registered account—such as an RRSP or tax-free savings account (TFSA)—it’s less complicated because you won’t have to worry about calculating taxable income.
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Online investment managers, known as robo-advisors, have grown in popularity over the past couple of years because they provide investors with a professionally managed portfolio at a lower cost than mutual funds.