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The basic purpose of stock market is to provide capital for investment and for the investors liquidity. The need for such capital is expected to increases with size of the enterprise. For large companies to emerge and function effectively, there is a need to pool risk capital which individual entrepreneurs cannot bring in on their own or with the help of relatives, friends and acquaintances. What is the position that is emerging now? Who own listed companies or, alternatively who provide the risk capital: promoters, intermediaries (broadly defined to include a variety of financial institutions), or individuals who. | A GUIDE FOR INVESTORS Researching your investments OSC ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION Contents The role of the OSC 2 What you need to know 3 Where to find information 7 Understanding disclosure documents 9 Protecting yourself 15 Be an informed investor The best way to protect your money is to be an informed investor. Whether you have a financial adviser or invest on your own it s wise to verify information about an investment before you buy. You can learn a great deal about investments and the companies that issue them by reading prospectuses annual and quarterly reports and other filings that companies make with the Ontario Securities Commission OSC . These documents can tell you whether a company is making or losing money and why and what could affect your investment. This guide describes what to look for before you invest where to find information and some tips for protecting your investments. If you have any questions about investing or would like more information call the OSC s Contact Centre at 1-877-785-1555. www.osc.gov.on.ca ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION RESEARCHING YOUR INVESTMENT 1 The role of the OSC The OSC regulates Ontario s capital markets. We provide protection to investors from unfair improper or fraudulent practices and work to foster fair and efficient capital markets and confidence in their integrity. We do this by making and enforcing rules under Ontario s Securities Act and Commodity Futures Act. This includes requiring public companies to disclose key information about their finances and operations in documents like financial statements the management s discussion and analysis MD A prospectuses and news releases. We also require insiders of public companies to report their trading in the company s securities. We investigate complaints about possible breaches of Ontario securities law such as misleading disclosure selective disclosure and insider trading. We have the authority to impose sanctions on individuals and companies that breach .