Toronto-based Wealthsimple unveiled several new products at its “For Nerds Only” event today, introducing fresh tools aimed at helping Canadians invest smarter — and earlier—while cutting costs across the board. The event spotlighted new investment strategies, digital portfolios, and even a modern way to buy real gold.

Wealthsimple is adding Norbert’s Gambit to its trading platform in January, giving investors a way to cut foreign exchange fees to nearly zero.

“This is another one you’ve all been asking for and for a very long time,” said the Wealthsimple presentation. “For people who might not be familiar, Norbert’s Gambit is a trading strategy that drops your FX fees to basically zero.”

To mark the launch, the company brought out Norbert Schlenker, the man behind the method. “Norbert’

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