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Self-Directed
Investing accounts

Short term. Long term . Retirement. Education. No matter what your goals are, Questrade has the accounts to help you get there, confidently.

Most popular

Plan for the near future or the far future with our most popular accounts.

Registered Retirement Savings

Plan for the future and enjoy tax advantages from the government.

Locked-in retirement

Take control of your retirement investment by converting your employer-sponsored pension.

Income funds

When it’s time to retire, roll your Registered Retirement Account into these retirement-friendly accounts, and keep your money working hard.

Registered Education Savings Plans

Proactively plan for your child (or children’s) post-secondary education and enjoy government incentives and grants.

Entity

Invest on behalf of your business or someone else. The funds and assets in the account are taxed according to the corporate tax rates. All entity accounts are available for equities and Forex & CFDs.

Trust

Open an account on behalf of someone else.

Margin Accounts

Invest in North American markets for stocks, options, ETFs and more, and increase your buying power by leveraging the assets you already own.

Forex & CFDs

Enter the global markets and speculate on the price movement of currencies, commodities, global stocks and indices.

Get set up in minutes. It’s easy and free.

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account online

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documents online

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Choose your
assets online

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  • No account opening fees

  • No annual RRSP or TFSA account fees

  • Low commissions

  • Free to transfer your account

Build your investment portfolio

When you’ve selected your accounts, choose from a wide range of investment products that will help you best meet your investing goals.

ETFs

Spread your wealth with pooled funds—and always buy them for free.

Stocks

Easily own shares of a company—and enjoy the best commissions in Canada.

Find other ways to build your portfolio

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Over 200,000 accounts opened annually

See why people love Questrade.

Dion P.

"Ease of transferring and setting up accounts. Intuitive webpage and phone app. Low fees, including no charge for purchasing ETFs."

Fred C.

"Very helpful staff, app is very easy to use and the account set up is easy and straight forward. The ability to manage my own monetary future is wonderful as well."

Laura C.

"The online rep was very helpful in setting up my new RRSP and TFSA. I had been waiting for weeks to hear back from my bank and decided to take my business elsewhere. I am happy I did!"

Layne W.

"Fantastic customer service. Simple transfers and trading system. Makes things easy for a Newbie trader."

Start investing confidently

Ready to open an account and take charge of your financial future? It's easy. Get set up in minutes.

Get answers to our frequently asked questions

How many accounts can I have?

There is absolutely no limit to the number of accounts you can open at Questrade.

Do I need a minimum to open an account?

No minimum is required to open an account. In order to begin investing, you need a minimum of $1,000 in your account.

What documents do I need to open an account?

To get started, you'll need your SIN and driver's licence. Depending on the account, you may be required to provide other documents.

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200,000 accounts is an aggregate total of both Questrade, Inc. and 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.

Questrade received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2020 Canada Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study of investors’ satisfaction from the largest self-directed firms in Canada. Visit Jdpower.com/awards