Shares
A share represents an ownership interest in a company. Shares are also known as stock 
or as equity investments . Different types of shares have different levels of risk and return. In general, shares are higher risk than fixed income investments in similar companies, but they also give you the opportunity to make a higher return. Check out particular types of public company shares below. To find information about private company shares, go to Private placements.
Common shares
Various companies issue common shares. There are unique risks for each company and its shares. Learn more about the risks and returns of common shares. Learn more
Flow-through shares
Some shares help you reduce your taxes, but you should never invest just because of the tax benefits. Find out more about the how flow-through shares work and their risks. Learn more
Preferred shares
If you’re looking for a safer investment than common shares, but with more potential profit than fixed income investments, you may have thought about investing in preferred shares. Find out how preferred shares work and their risks. Learn more