The Investment Portfolio
AlgoPotato simulates a complete investment universe — from beginner-friendly savings accounts to high-risk venture capital. Each asset generates passive income and contributes to your net worth.
HYSA & GICs
Safe, predictable returns. Great early-game foundation. Watch out for rate hike events that affect yields.
TFSA / RRSP / FHSA
Canadian tax-advantaged accounts. The game correctly models their different tax treatments and benefits.
Index ETFs
The core of any FIRE portfolio. Diversified, growing, and compounding every second in the game.
Real Estate
Rental, Airbnb, Commercial, REITs. High income, higher entry cost. Subject to housing market events.
Crypto
High-risk, high-reward. BTC/ETH pricing responds to simulated news. Only for players with strong portfolios.
Angel & VC
Late-game prestige investments. Huge upside, startup-failure risk. Unlock after hitting millionaire status.
Market Events That Test Your Strategy
AlgoPotato features a live news ticker that fires random market events — simulating the volatility real investors face. Your portfolio needs to weather these shocks:
| Event | Affected Assets | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 📉 Bank of Canada Rate Cut | HYSA, GIC, HISA ETF | -15% yield |
| 📈 BoC Rate Hike | HYSA, GIC, HISA ETF | +20% yield |
| 🏠 Housing Market Correction | Rental, Airbnb, CRE | -20% value |
| 🤖 AI Boom | Growth ETF, Index ETF | +30% value |
| ₿ Crypto Hack | Crypto, Options | -35% value |
| 🚀 TSX All-Time High | ETF, Dividend ETF | +20% value |
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