No matter your risk tolerance, diversifying your portfolio is a proven method of building a foundation for growth. A diverse portfolio is better positioned to withstand stock market volatility and currency instability.
- Benefit from positive movements on the gold spot market1.
- Historically, gold tends to move in the opposite direction of stocks and bonds.
- Invest directly in gold, and avoid the management fees associated with gold certificates or funds.
- All gold products purchased in stocks or options accounts can be stored at the Royal Canadian Mint or the physical gold can be shipped. The purchaser will incur any applicable delivery charges.
- Read about Gold in RSPs.
- Watch this video to learn more.
To purchase gold
You must have an open account with sufficient funds. If you do not currently have an account at Questrade, open an account now. The pricing of our products are indicative only and may change upon confirmation of purchase or sale of the actual product.
Gold orders are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. Orders will be processed at approximately 3 p.m. at the market price. Larger orders (over USD $10,000) received between 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. can be placed immediately.
Please phone in your order to our trade desk, toll free, at 1.888.783.7866 (when prompted press 2) or call 1.866.980.9590. We will need your account number, product description, and the number of units to be purchased.
You own the gold from the moment your order is confirmed by Questrade.
Canadian gold maple (.9999 fine gold)
The gold maple leaf coins are the world standard by which the purity of other bullion coins are measured. Since their introduction in 1979, over 20 million troy ounces have been sold. This is the purest gold bullion coin in the world - .9999 fine gold2. The government of Canada produces and guarantees its gold content and purity.
| 1 oz gold maple coin |
31.110g |
30mm |
2.73mm |
$50 CAD |
Canadian gold bar (.9999 fine gold)
The Royal Canadian Mint guarantees the weight for every bar. All products are refined to the internationally-accepted standard of .9999 purity, or four nines fine.
Is my gold secure?
Questrade Inc. is registered as an investment dealer with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). The gold is guaranteed for weight and purity as well as safe-keeping. More details on security are available here: Royal Canadian Mint.
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1. Questrade makes no guarantees as to the market value of any gold investment. For full details please go to gold pricing.
2. All products are refined to the internationally-accepted standard of .9999 purity, or four nines fine.
3. The Royal Canadian Mint guarantees the weight for every coin.