Questions and Answers
for clients joining us from Credential Direct.

Qtrade Fees
Yes, once your account moves over, Qtrade’s pricing and fee schedule will apply. In comparison, their online trading commissions are lower at $8.75, and most fees are the same or lower.
Qtrade also offers special pricing for active traders or young investors.
No. There is a $25 quarterly Account Administration Fee; however at Qtrade the threshold to have this fee waived is $25,000 per household. There are many additional ways to have this fee waived including:
- You have at least $25,000 in assets as of the last business day of each calendar quarter
- You completed at least 2 commission-generating equity or option trades during the immediately preceding calendar quarter
- You completed at least 8 commission-generating equity or option trades during the immediately preceding 12 months
- You add $100 or more to your account each month by recurring electronic funds contribution
- You are 18-30 years of age and add $50 or more each month to your account by recurring electronic funds contribution
- You have been a client for less than one calendar quarter