Monthly Minute
April 2021 - news & updates
Change in the Financial World: Cryptocurrency

The ongoing changes in the financial world have meant a constant update to portfolios for many months.

However, with the increase in digital technology, we now have an increase in Digital currency, and the primary result of that is "Cryptocurrency", of which the best known is Bitcoin.

This month's article highlights some of the key issues to consider, and provides some resources to help you better understand them.

"Cryptocurrency – What does it Really Mean? Should you own it?"

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become more of a household name.

But what is a cryptocurrency and how does it work? More importantly, how and why should it be part of your portfolio?
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Janine Purves CFP®, CPCA, CCS
Senior Financial Advisor

Assante Capital Management Ltd.
9130 Leslie Street, Suite 302
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 0B9

Email: jpurves@assante.com
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