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    "body": "<h4 id=\"market-update\" >Market update</h4>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 51.53%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/eb9710b8-96ce-46fa-84ab-fee6f148582b/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-eb9710b8-96ce-46fa-84ab-fee6f148582b\"\n                data-id=\"eb9710b8-96ce-46fa-84ab-fee6f148582b\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/eb9710b8-96ce-46fa-84ab-fee6f148582b/-/inline/no/\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/eb9710b8-96ce-46fa-84ab-fee6f148582b/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<h4 id=\"options-trading-keeps-getting-better-at-wealthsimple\" >Options trading keeps getting better at Wealthsimple</h4><p>Until now, you needed a margin account to sell puts. Not anymore! You can now run cash-secured put strategies in your TFSA or RRSP, where you can hold enough cash to cover assignment while you collect premium, or buy shares at a lower effective price. It&#039;s a straightforward way to put cash to work in the accounts Canadians use most. And we&#039;re not stopping there.</p><p>Over the coming weeks, we&#039;re rolling out iron condors, iron butterflies, and their long counterparts for traders who want to capitalize on range-bound markets or low volatility. If you&#039;ve been waiting to sell premium with defined risk on both sides, or express a view that a stock will land near a specific price at expiration, these tools are for you. They build on the spreads you&#039;re already trading &mdash; credit, debit, calendar, diagonal &mdash; all with zero commissions or contract fees. Just more ways to generate income, manage risk, and trade with precision, because the more control you have over how you express your market view, the better.</p><hr /><h4 id=\"whats-launched-lately\" >WHAT&rsquo;S LAUNCHED LATELY</h4>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 63.06%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c8c0324-759d-4684-b832-2e398d081911/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-2c8c0324-759d-4684-b832-2e398d081911\"\n                data-id=\"2c8c0324-759d-4684-b832-2e398d081911\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c8c0324-759d-4684-b832-2e398d081911/-/inline/no/\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/2c8c0324-759d-4684-b832-2e398d081911/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Cash-secured puts \ud83e\udd1d registered accounts</strong></p><p>Wealthsimple is now the only place in Canada where you can sell cash-secured puts for $0 from your RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, or LIRA, giving you even more ways to level up your trading strategy.</p><a href=\"https://app.wealthsimple.com/74rd/optionsonboarding?lid=ndilkwrgzrce&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--left story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Enable options</a>\n\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 60%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1d18b7b-b52e-4a83-95ec-f048091780fd/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-a1d18b7b-b52e-4a83-95ec-f048091780fd\"\n                data-id=\"a1d18b7b-b52e-4a83-95ec-f048091780fd\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1d18b7b-b52e-4a83-95ec-f048091780fd/-/inline/no/\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/a1d18b7b-b52e-4a83-95ec-f048091780fd/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Increase your margin buying power</strong></p><p>Link multiple TFSA or non-registered accounts as collateral to unlock more buying power, with rates lower than any Canadian bank &mdash; as low as 3.95%.</p><a href=\"https://app.wealthsimple.com/74rd/marginMultilinking?lid=jwk8dooezzoz&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--left story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Get more leverage</a>\n\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 57.78%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/448a8a33-085f-43ec-9082-faf9c762a8fe/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-448a8a33-085f-43ec-9082-faf9c762a8fe\"\n                data-id=\"448a8a33-085f-43ec-9082-faf9c762a8fe\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/448a8a33-085f-43ec-9082-faf9c762a8fe/-/inline/no/\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/448a8a33-085f-43ec-9082-faf9c762a8fe/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>Learn about advanced option strategies</strong></p><p>Curious about how to use things like spreads, butterflies, and condors, but afraid to ask? Our guide is here for it.</p><a href=\"https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/options-trading-education?lid=w4w4jz39s6ux&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932#multi-leg-and-advanced-strategies\"\n        target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\n        class=\"story-content-button-block story-content-button-block--left story-content-button-block--primary\">\n    Start learning</a>\n<hr /><h4 id=\"fraud-reminder\" >FRAUD REMINDER</h4><p><strong>Scams: know the signs and how to spot someone impersonating Wealthsimple</strong></p><p>Protecting your account is our top priority. Our fraud prevention team works around the clock to help keep your account safe. Know what to look out for. <a href=\"http://www.wealthsimple.com/security?lid=2kzioa3khx02&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more</a>.</p><hr /><h4 id=\"recent-upgrades\" >RECENT UPGRADES</h4><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Get &lsquo;em while they&rsquo;re hot! </strong>Hot keys are keyboard shortcuts that turn your web trading dashboard into a command centre. Execute trades faster, reduce mistakes, and stay locked into the market. <a href=\"https://help.wealthsimple.com/hc/en-ca/articles/42428786398747-Use-keyboard-shortcuts-to-navigate-and-trade-quickly?lid=xxamn9tq75tb&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932\"><u>Set them up</u></a>.</span></li><li><span><strong>Auto-exercise your options for free</strong>. When your options expire in-the-money, have them immediately converted to shares (no effort for you required). And did we mention it&rsquo;s now $0? Try it.</span></li><li><span><strong>See charts in daily and weekly views</strong>. Get faster feedback, clearer context, and greater confidence by seeing how your portfolio is moving right now &mdash; not just over the long term. <a href=\"https://app.wealthsimple.com/74rd/investTab?lid=f1uyd2kbgj4w&amp;utm_source=braze&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=dd74dd7a-c502-4986-9eeb-acf9264b4932\"><u>Explore now.</u></a></span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><hr /><p style=\"text-align: left\"><sup>Have questions? </sup><a href=\"https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/contact?lid=ig7lun77zt8u\"><sup>Contact us</sup></a><sup>.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><sup>Compared with all margin interest rates available with similar asset requirements from Canadian financial institutions as listed under Schedule I under the Bank Act as of February 23, 2026. Wealthsimple&#039;s margin interest rate is P-0.5% for Generation clients, P-0% for Premium clients, and P+0.5% for Core clients. Wealthsimple&#039;s margin account prime rate is 4.45% for CAD and 6.75% for USD as of February 23, 2026. Subject to change. Annualized rates, calculated daily, charged monthly. All investments involve risks. See </sup><a href=\"https://help.wealthsimple.com/hc/en-ca/articles/33646742423195-Learn-about-fees-and-interest-in-a-margin-account?lid=7rta30y2cype\"><sup>here</sup></a><sup> for details.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><sup><strong>Advanced Options:</strong></sup><sup> Compared with all Canadian order-executions-only investment dealers regulated by CIRO that offer options trading as of January 20, 2026.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><sup>Self-directed investing is offered by Wealthsimple Investments Inc. (WSII). WSII is a member of the </sup><a href=\"https://www.ciro.ca/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><sup>Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)</sup></u></a><sup>. Customer accounts held at WSII are protected by Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) within specified limits in the event WSII becomes insolvent. A brochure describing the nature and limits of coverage is available upon request or at CIPF.</sup></p><p style=\"text-align: left\"><sup>&copy; 2026 Wealthsimple Technologies Inc.</sup></p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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