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TOP REASONS TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO QUESTRADE

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    Trade on the go

    • Trade stocks and ETFs with our easy-to-use app, QuestMobile
    • Track the stocks you’re interested in with watchlists, and never miss an opportunity with mobile alerts
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    Great for new investors

    • Get a pre-built Questwealth Portfolio that’s managed by experts
    • Become a better investor with built-in Learning Mode
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    Low fee investing

    • By avoiding mutual fund fees with Questwealth Portfolios, you can retire up to 50% wealthier 1
    • With management fees as low as 0.25%, you’ll get the most out of your savings
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    Fund your account instantly

    • Deposit up to $10,000 per day 2 with Interac or your Visa Debit card. Please contact your bank to authorize deposits over your daily maximum.
    • Funds appear in your Questwealth account immediately and will be invested in 1-2 business days
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    Transfer for free

    • We can move any of your existing accounts
    • We'll take care of the transfer at no cost
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    Service agents ready to help

    • Hundreds of knowledgeable service agents are here to help with any and every question
    • Our award-winning customer service is always available to you
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    Extended trading hours for U.S. markets

    • You can trade on U.S. markets from 4 am until 8 pm ET
    • Break free from the market’s 9:30-4 restrictions and trade on your own schedule
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1 "Earn up to 50% more", "make up to 50% more", "up to 50% more", "up to 50% more money", "lower fees for better returns", “Become/get up to 50% wealthier”, “Trade high fees for better returns”, “high fees that lower your returns” and similar messages, are references and equivalents to our "earn up to 50% more" claim (and together or individually these may be referred to as the "up to 50% claim"). The 'up to 50%' claim excludes the Questwealth Conservative Portfolio. The up to 50% claim illustrates how investing with 4 out of the 5 Questwealth Portfolios ('QWP') could improve your retirement savings using a hypothetical example. The example assumes $50,000 compounds annually over 30 years at a growth rate equal to the average 5-year historical return of comparable mutual fund categories. Potential savings are based on a comparison of the highest MER charged by QWP versus the average MER of the Series 'A' mutual funds in the respective fund categories. Fees may change over time and actual results may vary. No representations and warranties are made as to the reasonableness of these assumptions.

Aggressive Portfolio "Earn up to 50% more" illustrates how investing with a Questwealth Aggressive Portfolio could improve your retirement savings using a hypothetical example. The Questwealth Aggressive Portfolio has an annual fee of #ETF_MERTier1Aggressive+#%, compared to mutual funds that have an average annual fee of #AverageMutualFundFeeAggressive#% (#ComparableFundsAggressive# comparable Class - A #ComparableFundCategoryAggressive# Funds). This is based on an initial investment of $50,000 and a yearly contribution of $10,000, 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.

Growth Portfolio "Earn up to 50% more" illustrates how investing with a Questwealth Growth Portfolio could improve your retirement savings using a hypothetical example. The Questwealth Growth Portfolio has an annual fee of #ETF_MERTier1Growth+#%, compared to mutual funds that have an average annual fee of #AverageMutualFundFeeGrowth#% (#ComparableFundsGrowth# comparable Class - A Canadian #ComparableFundCategoryGrowth# Funds). This is based on an initial investment of $50,000 and a yearly contribution of $10,000, 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.

Balanced Portfolio "Earn up to 50% more" 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#% (#ComparableFundsBalanced# comparable Class - A Canadian #ComparableFundCategoryBalanced# Funds). This is based on an initial investment of $50,000 and a yearly contribution of $10,000, 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.

Income Portfolio "Earn up to 50% more" illustrates how investing with a Questwealth Income Portfolio could improve your retirement savings using a hypothetical example. The Questwealth Income Portfolio has an annual fee of #ETF_MERTier1Income+#%, compared to mutual funds that have an average annual fee of #AverageMutualFundFeeIncome#% (#ComparableFundsIncome# comparable Class - A Canadian #ComparableFundCategoryIncome# Funds). This is based on an initial investment of $50,000 and a yearly contribution of $10,000, 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.

2 Maximum instant deposit may vary according to your bank account online transfer limits. Deposits to RESP and FX & CFD accounts may take up to 1 business day to reflect the deposit.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.

Zero commission trades’, ‘$0 commissions’, ‘$0 trading’, ‘trade commission-free’ and similar messages, refer to commission-free trading for trades placed online through Questrade, Inc.’s website or mobile apps for stocks and ETFs that are listed on a stock exchange in the United States or Canada. Other fees may still apply.

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