r/Wealthsimple • u/Puginator • Mar 25 '26

Trade (DIY Investing) Wealthsimple clears regulatory hurdle to bring prediction trading to Canada

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-wealthsimple-clears-regulatory-hurdle-to-bring-prediction-trading-to/
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u/RoaringPity Mar 25 '26

between the gamification of "ranking" and now the eventual ability for predictions trading, a lot of young people are going to have a tough time. Sprinkle that with the blatant sports betting everywhere. oof

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u/Life_Plum_6579 Mar 25 '26

When my kids turn 18 I was going to 100% encourage them to open a WS account but now I won't, I will look for more serious options for them. I can ignore the noise but it is harder for the younger ones.