Invest the way that's right for you

Self-directed investing

Forge your own path with self-directed investing. Choose from stocks, ETFs and more to build your own investment portfolio.

Reasons to consider self-directed investing

Place your own trades and manage your portfolio yourself

Avoid unnecessary exchange fees with our dual-currency accounts

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Self-directed investing fees

We keep costs low, you keep more of your money.

Stocks

As low as

1¢ / share 1

min. $4.95 to max. $9.95

ETFs

Buy for

Free 1

Sell 1¢/share; min. $4.95 to max. $9.95

Options

Trade for

$9.95 1

min. $4.95 to max. $9.95

Mutual Funds

Min.

$5,000 purchase

Bonds

Min.

$5,000 purchase

GICs

Min. $5,000 purchase
How to get started

Step 1

Create your account, or log in

Create a Questrade account, or log in if you already have one.

Step 2

Select your account type

Choose which type of account to open, such as an FHSA or RRSP.

Step 3

Add funds to your account

Using Instant deposit, add up to $10,000 per day 2in no time flat.

Step 4

Start trading

Use our web platform or handy mobile apps to get started!

Open An Account

Questwealth Portfolios

Questwealth Portfolios are low-fee, pre-built ETF portfolios designed to align with your risk profile and financial goals. Take the work out of investing by letting our experts manage your portfolio for you.

Reasons to invest with Questwealth Portfolios

Real-time rebalancing

Your portfolio's asset mix is constantly monitored and adjusted when market conditions change.

Effortless Investing

Don't have time to watch the markets and do your own trading? Our experts manage your portfolio for you.

Socially Responsible Investing

SRI portfolios are available so you can invest in companies with positive environmental and ethical practices.

Questwealth Pricing

Take advantage of low fees to grow your investments.

Low fees designed to help you save

0.25%

with a balance of
$1,000-$99,999

0.20%

with a balance of
$100,000+

How to get started

Step 1

Create your account, or log in

Create a Questrade account, or log in if you already have one.

Step 2

Complete questionnaire

Answer a few questions to be matched with an ETF portfolio for your goals.

Step 3

Select your account type

Choose which type of account to open, such as an FHSA or RRSP.

Step 4

Fund your account

Add $1,000 or more for us to start managing your portfolio.

Open An Account

Your FAQs about self-directed investing
and Questwealth Portfolios

After we receive your completed Portfolio Questionnaire, a suitable portfolio is selected. Once invested, your portfolio is automatically rebalanced based on market conditions and cash flows into your account. It is also actively managed, which includes regular reviews of your portfolio's performance and adjusting your ETF holdings and allocations as needed.

No, Questwealth Portfolios are pre-built and cannot be modified. To trade specific stocks, you must open a self-directed account.

Depending on the type of account you have, there are different forms you must complete to add a beneficiary to your account. You can learn more about the process and find those forms in this article.

Questwealth Portfolios invest in globally diversified ETFs (exchange-traded funds).
We do not charge administration fees for opening, closing or maintaining accounts. In self-directed accounts, fees may apply when you place trades, and in Questwealth accounts, there is a management fee that is calculated daily and charged quarterly.