Yes. Stocks, shares, investment portfolios, brokerage accounts, stock options, restricted shareunits, employee share plans, and similar investment assets are generally property for equalizationpurposes if owned by a spouse on the valuation date.The relevant questions include: the fair market value on the valuation date; whether the shares were owned before marriage; whether any marriage-date deduction is available; whether the shares were acquired by gift or inheritance and remain excluded property; whether taxes or disposition costs should be considered; whether the asset is liquid or restricted; and whether the asset is held personally, corporately, or through an employee compensationplan.Equalization does not necessarily mean the shares are physically divided. Ontario equalization isusually a monetary payment from the spouse with the higher net family property to the spousewith the lower net family property.