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Co-op members found it easy to beat professional money managers over the past 10 years. All you had to…Read more...
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Because advisors make the highest incomes from managing risk, most Canadians carry too much of it. This means too much equity…Read more...
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Investors Aid's Dispute Evaluation Service is dispute resolution that works. If you think you have a problem, deal with it quickly.…Read more...
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Costs count. The commissions and fees you pay to invest your money are strongly correlated with investment success: the higher your…Read more...
Member Benefits
Independent consumer information gives you the best products and portfolios
Portfolio Quick Fix Checklists help you manage with an advisor or on your own
Online Support for peace of mind
Coaching Sessions with industry experts keep you on the right track
Pre-negotiated industry discounts that can save you thousands of $ each year
Dispute Support in case of trouble with your advisor or firm
Customized Account Transfer Plans take the worry out
Case Studies
At Last...
...I’m what you might call an experienced investor. It took me several years to find the right approach to investing but I’m confident that I’ve found it now.
In the early years, my wife and I bought only term deposits that were very safe even if they provided low returns.
Reluctantly DIY...
Originally I had a relative who looked after my investments at one of the bank-owned advisory firms. It all went well enough until I retired from the University of Toronto...
What's New
New Co-op services focus on strong demand for DIY support ››
Investing-as-usual not working ››
Beating the pros is easy with Co-op approved products ››
Big increase in Co-op membership last year; all major centres and provinces ››
How does the IA Fair Practices Code help? ››