In fast moving markets, your order execution speed can be the difference between a gain or a loss, between taking advantage of an opportunity and missing it entirely. With Questrade’s direct access trading platforms, your orders are sent to market immediately. You place the trade and it goes directly to the seller or buyer — no middleman manages your order flow and takes a cut from your trade.

Why is direct access important to me?

You need the right tools to keep pace with the markets. Direct access trading gives you the tools:

See market opportunity in real-time and act on the information immediately.

Direct access orders are electronically sent to the market, meaning the time between order, execution, and confirmation can be as low as a fraction of a second.

Reduce slippage — the gap between the estimated cost of the transaction and its real cost.

How do I get direct access?

All Questrade platforms are direct access! As soon as you login to QuestraderWEB, QuestraderPRO or QuestraderELITE, you’re ready to take charge.

For more information about direct access routes including ECN fees, see preferred ECNs 101.

For a richer trading experience, add streaming data to your trading platform. Watch this video to learn more.