Time is your friend. It’s one of the most powerful tools in your investing toolkit.
If you stay invested for years—or better yet, decades—you’ll do better than most Canadians.
Why is this? Because of the power of compounding.
When your investments earn returns, those returns start earning returns too. Over time, that growth compounds—like a snowball rolling downhill.
Be patient. Let your money grow.
Let’s end this module by looking at investment returns. Your investment return is how much your investments grow over time. For example, a 5% return
Markets go up and down. In the long run, they’ve delivered solid growth—but in the short term, they can be unpredictable. When markets are volatile—like
Building the habit of consistent saving—and making sure those savings are invested automatically—is powerful. Contributing monthly or every payday not only helps you save more,
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