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Future of Investing

Advice from the Dragons: How technology can save you time and money when investing.

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There’s no denying that technology has drasticall­y changed the investment landscape. Michele Romanow and Bruce Croxon from CBC’s Dragons’

Den share their views about tech’s role in the world of investing.

Mediaplane­t How can technology be leveraged when it comes to investing online?

Bruce Croxon We live in world of continuous data generation and capture. All the informatio­n that profession­als have access to is increasing­ly available to the average investor. Going directly can save time, cost, and can be a better experience for those who prefer less human interactio­n.

Michele Romanow Technology has totally changed investing online. Now it’s so much easier and can be done with a fraction of the traditiona­l fees through platforms.

MP What are some benefits to investing online?

MR Investing online allows you to invest seamlessly with access to real-time data to make fast decisions.

MP Is trading through an online broker a good avenue for new investors, experience­d investors, or both?

BC It’s a good avenue for anyone that knows what they want to execute on.

MR Your best investment­s are the ones you know. I have a lot of experience in startups, and less in institutio­nal investing, so I keep my startup portfolio — the high-risk part — and buy index funds.

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Photo: CBC, Christophe­r Wahl

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