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6.26.2010

What kind of investments can I typically have in my Self-Directed RSP?

Have you researched having a self directed RSP be funded by someone else's mortgage? If so, then here's some info on what kind of investments you can typically have in your Self-Directed RSP.

* Mutual funds
* Common and preferred shares of Canadian corporations listed on any Canadian and many foreign stock exchanges
* Fixed income securities including bonds, debentures, strip bonds and notes --
o issued by a corporation that has shares listed on a Canadian stock exchange
o issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial or municipal)
o guaranteed by the Government of Canada
* Many foreign shares and fixed income securities
* Canadian and Provincial Treasury Bills (T-bills), Canada Savings Bonds and Provincial Savings Bonds
* Term Deposits, GICs and cash in Canadian currency
* Options to purchase eligible securities
* Mortgages