Wealthsimple 101
After what event did our CEO discover his love for wealth management?
Investment competition
Who performed at the 2021 Super Bowl half-time show?
The Weekend
What famous show is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Office
Who was the NHL Rookie of the Year in 2019 and what team was he on that year?
Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks
What term refers to the amount of money charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets or funds, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal?
Interest
What company did Wealthsimple acquire that is now Wealthsimple Tax?
SimpleTax
Where did Harry Styles work before he became a famous singer
W. Mandeville Bakery in Holmes Chapel
Which is the only male roommate on The Big Bang Theory without a doctorate?
Howard
Who is the youngest winner of the Masters Tournament, and how old were they when they won?
Tiger Woods at the age of 21 (in 1997)
How much cash back % do you get on the Wealthsimple Spend Card?
1%
Who are the 3 co-founders of Wealthsimple and how did they meet?
Michael Katchen and Brett Huneycutt, Rudy Adler; met at 1000memories
What is the best selling album of all time?
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Matt and Ross Duffer are the directors and producers for what television series set in 1980s Indiana?
Stranger Things
Who holds the record for the most three-pointers made in a single NBA season, and how many three-pointers did he make (+/- 10 range)?
Stephen Curry, with 402 three-pointers made (2015-2016 season)
In the context of financial markets, this term refers to the situation where investors are pessimistic about the future direction of the market?
Bear market
What method did Katchen initially use to help his colleagues set up investment portfolios
Spreadsheets
Justin Timberlake started his career as a member of what band?
*NSYNC
How many kids does Apu have in The Simpsons
8
Who has won the most grand slam tournaments in women's tennis and how many does she have?
Margaret Court, with 24 Grand Slam titles
What is the capital gains tax rate in Canada for individuals on investments held in non-registered accounts?
50%
What award did Wealthsimple win in 2016 and what was the 5-word acceptance speech?
Webby Award; "Trudeau, Drake, Wealthsimple. Canada, eh?"
Who is the only singer to win the Grammy Awards for Album, Record, and Song of the Year twice
Adele
What is Rick’s favourite sauce in the show Rick and Morty?
Szechuan Sauce
How many medals has Michael Phelps won in the Olympics?
28 medals (23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze)
For how long can you have your FHSA (First Home Savings Account) opened for before you need to transfer to RRSP?
15 years