Are You a Self-Directed Investor?

With so many investment sources available today, making a decision on which provider you should choose and how you should invest can be daunting. Would it be best to go with a financial planner? A broker? Or perhaps you have the confidence to rely on yourself? Start by asking yourself about your personal characteristics and preferences.

Self-Research Self-directed investors like to rely on their own judgment and research to get the latest on their investments. Rather than looking to one source, they scope out and assess different resources to get a complete picture of the financial landscape and markets. Self-Reliance Instead of depending on others to guide and advise them, self-directed investors are self-starters who proactively invest on their own with little outside assistance. Self-directed investors want comprehensive and advanced tools they can access to effectively manage their investments. Self-Confident Ultimately, self-directed investors may have different financial goals and objectives but a common attribute is that they have the confidence to control their own investing. They are comfortable with using the Internet and are familiar with online services. Self-Directing Self-directed investors are willing to make choices on their own, but also know how to use resources to make those choices.

This is where we come in. CIBC Investor's Edge has all the features self-directed investors need, including our Asset Allocation tool, Calculators and an Education Centre to supplement your investing experience. You may also be interested in reviewing what research tools we have to offer so that the investment decisions you make are the right decisions. CIBC Investor's Edge has the services you need, no matter which type of investor you are.

At CIBC Investor's Edge, our comprehensive range of products and services can help you prepare and implement financial strategies to address your goals. You can open an account online or by calling our Investment Representatives at 1 800 567-3343.

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