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Qtrade Direct Investing

Questions and Answers

for clients joining us from Credential Direct.

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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