Your financial future starts here
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Why DIY investors choose Qtrade
$0 commission
trading
Buy and sell stocks, ETFs and more with no commission fees—keep more of what you earn.
High-performance platforms
Get a competitive edge with advanced portfolio analysis, real-time data and integrated risk management tools.
Accounts for
every goal
Whether you're saving for your first home or planning for retirement, Qtrade has an account that fits.
Thousands of ways to build your portfolio
Trade stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, options, GICs and more, all in one place.
Easy to use. Powerful to trade.
Stay in full control with tools designed to help you make well-informed decisions at every step.
- Multiple portfolio views
- In-depth research and analyst reports
- Stock, ETF and mutual fund screening tools
- Flexible order options including stop-loss, stop-limit and trailing stop
Three steps to start investing
Complete the application
Open your account online in just a few minutes. No paperwork, no branch visit required.
Fund your account
Connect directly to your bank or transfer funds from another financial institution.
Start trading
Place your first trade and take control of your investing. Your financial goals are within reach.
Invest with clarity. Act with confidence.
"Qtrade Direct Investing is good at everything and peerless in producing improvements for customers year after year."
Rob Carrick
The Globe and Mail
"With an easy-to-use interface and advanced research features, Qtrade has something for everyone.”
Matt Koppenheffer
Motley Fool Canada
“Getting to buy and sell stocks for free on top of having the best brokerage platform in Canada is the perfect combination for Canadian DIY investors.”
Kyle Prevost
Million Dollar Journey
Security you can count on
Qtrade is owned by Aviso, a Canadian wealth-services provider, so your investments are in experienced hands.
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Your money is protected
A member of CIPF and regulated by CIRO, protecting client assets up to $1 million per account category.
A trusted partner across Canada
We’re the preferred direct investing partner to over 200 credit unions, financial services firms and digital banks nationwide.
Invest on your schedule, from anywhere
Access real-time data, powerful tools and your full portfolio, wherever you are. Manage your investments with confidence using the Qtrade Direct Investing mobile app.
Get up to 10% cash back* for a limited time
Open and fund a new Qtrade account today to claim your cash back offer before it expires.
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