Sid Mohapatra

Sid Mohapatra is an energy trader based out of Toronto working in power and natural gas trading. Prior to working in commodities, Sid worked at a top Canadian bank’s fixed income and derivatives business. He possesses strong fundamentals in asset allocation, global macro thematic investing and physical commodities.

As a graduate of McMaster University, Sid specialized in Finance and has taught numerous sessions on Investing, Financial Securities and Trading courses. He led and managed the Horizon’s Trading Center at McMaster University.

Sid’s unique experience brings a breadth of institutional knowledge to the retail investing universe. He covers equity derivatives, structured credit instruments and tax harvesting techniques to help Canadians make better financial decisions in the ever-changing landscape of financial markets and investing.

Latest posts from Sid Mohapatra

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Investing 8 min

Understanding Margin Accounts in Canada

Jan 18, 2026
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Stocks 6 min

Types of Stock Orders: Market, Limit and Stop Orders

Jan 18, 2026
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Bonds 9 min

5 Types of Bonds Explained

Jan 17, 2026
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Investing 5 min

Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) Explained with Examples for Canadians

Jan 16, 2026
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Bonds 4 min

What are Canada Savings Bonds?

Jan 15, 2026
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Investing 8 min

What is Value Investing and How Does It Work?

Jan 14, 2026
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Options 6 min

What are Stock Options and How Do They Work?

Jan 14, 2026
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Bonds 6 min

How to Buy Bonds in Canada (4 Steps)

Jan 13, 2026
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Stocks 9 min

What is Short Selling? Shorting a Stock Explained

Jan 13, 2026
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Investing 5 min

Index Funds vs Mutual Funds: What’s the Difference?

Jan 12, 2026
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ETF 6 min

Hedged vs Unhedged ETF in Canada: Which To Choose?

Jan 12, 2026
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Stocks 6 min

How to Buy Stocks in Canada: Start Investing

Jan 12, 2026
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Investing 8 min

Stocks vs Bonds: What’s the Difference?

Jan 11, 2026
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Commodities 8 min

How to Invest in Commodities in Canada

Jan 11, 2026
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Options 5 min

How to Trade Options in Canada: 4 Steps to Get Started

Jan 11, 2026
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Wealthsimple Trade Review – Zero Commission Trading in Canada

Jan 11, 2026
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Investing 8 min

How to Start Investing in Canada: A Simple Guide

Jan 10, 2026
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Investing 4 min

What is a GIC (Guaranteed Investment Certificate)?

Jan 9, 2026
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TFSA 5 min

Self Directed TFSA: What is it & How It Works

Jan 9, 2026
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Commodities 7 min

How to Invest in Gold in Canada

Jan 8, 2026
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Options 4 min

Stock Options vs RSUs: What’s the Difference?

Jan 8, 2026
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Investing 4 min

What is a Management Expense Ratio MER?

Jan 7, 2026
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Stocks 4 min

How Many Shares Should You Buy When Investing in Stocks?

Jan 7, 2026
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Bonds 10 min

What is a Bond & How Do They Work?

Jan 6, 2026
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Commodities 7 min

How to Invest in Silver in Canada

Jan 5, 2026
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Investing 7 min

What is ESG Investing? Environmental, Social and Governance Investing Explained

Jan 5, 2026
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Mutual Funds 4 min

Segregated Funds vs Mutual Funds: What’s the Difference?

Jan 5, 2026

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