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There's a new world of investing where the fees are low and you come first.

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Do it yourself

Self-directed Investing

Take matters into your own hands. Build your own investment portfolio with a self-directed account and save on fees. Make your money work harder.

By Questrade Inc.

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Questwealth Portfolios

The easy way to invest. Intelligent, lower fee portfolios designed by experts to help you achieve your financial goals faster.

 

By Questrade Wealth Management Inc.

Ranked #1 in Investor Satisfaction by J.D. Power

We’re honoured to be recognized as the J.D. Power #1-Ranked Self-Directed Online Brokerage in Investor Satisfaction1, and look forward to continuing to provide you with industry-leading service.

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We keep our fees low.
You keep more of your money.

Lower overheads. Proven, innovative technology. Just two of the ways we cut unnecessary fees.

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Low commissions

  • No opening or closing fees
  • No annual RRSP or TFSA account fees
  • Buy ETFs commission free
  • Free to transfer your account

Fewer fees and transparent pricing

  • Low management fees
  • Invest more, save more on fees
  • Money saved is compounded in returns
  • Free to transfer your account

Over 200,000 Accounts opened every year

See why people love Questrade.

Pascal C.

"Questrade is the only Canadian owned discount brokerage independent of all big banks, with the same protection assurance. That's perfect."

Robin C.

"I like the fact that you have the option of making your own fortune as well as access to rely on professionals."

Etienne M.

"Everything is straightforward and dealing with everyone at Questrade gives me confidence that I made the right choice. Compared with my previous broker, its night-and-day. "

Fei-tsing R.

"Questrade overall appears to be a well run organization and offer the latest technologies to make investing easy."

Canada's fastest growing online brokerage

21 years

in the Canadian
market

$25 billion

in assets under
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9x winner

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Your money is in good hands

We go above and beyond to protect your account with an additional $10 million in private insurance.

Regulated by IIROC and CIPF

Rest easy knowing we're regulated and protected just like the big banks.

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Discover who we are and what we stand for

At Questrade, we're just like you: investors, dreamers and savers - people who are tired of the status quo. So we set out to give people what they really want: a better way to invest. A way to keep more of their money as they become more financially successful and secure.

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Get answers to our frequently asked questions

  • When did Questrade start?

    Questrade opened its doors in 1999 and we're still one of Canada's fastest growing online brokerages.

  • Is Questrade only online?

    While we operate primarily online, our doors are always open if you want to stop by for a chat.

  • How can I invest with Questrade?

    To get started, simply click on open an account. You'll be able to set up your account online and start investing.

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Retiring up to 30% wealthier illustrates how investing with a Questwealth Balanced Portfolio could improve your retirement savings using a hypothetical example. The Questwealth Balanced Portfolio has an annual fee of #ETF_MERTier1Balanced+#% compared to mutual funds that have an average annual fee of #AverageMutualFundFeeBalanced#% (#NumberOfComparableFunds# comparable Class-A Canadian #ComparableFundCategoryBalanced# Funds). This is based on an initial investment of $30,000 and a yearly contribution of $3,000, compounded annually over 30 years. Fees may change over time and actual results may vary. No representations and warranties are made as to the reasonableness of these assumptions. Questwealth Portfolios is a service provided by Questrade Wealth Management Inc.

Buy ETFs for free or buy ETFs commission-free: may include other fees, such as data, exchange and ECN fees. Only applies to Canadian and US listed ETFs.

Starting October 1, 2019, you can transfer any account to Questrade from another financial institution, regardless of the balance, and get your transfer fees rebated (maximum rebate $150/account). No limit to the number of accounts you bring over.For a rebate, submit a statement from your financial institution displaying the transfer fees incurred within 60 days of the transfer request being submitted to Questrade. For Questwealth™ accounts, all-in-kind and partial transfers of your securities will be liquidated. Transfers from cash accounts may be subject to capital gains taxes or provide capital losses upon liquidation. Exchange and ECN fees may apply. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

1 For J.D. Power 2020 award information, visit jdpower.com/awards