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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.

Short Term

Buying a house. Start a business. Taking a great vacation. We all have short-term goals on our mind. These accounts can get you there securely.

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.

Open your
account online

Sign and submit
documents online

FUND YOUR ACCOUNT
INSTANTLY2

START TRADING

Ready to open an account and take charge of your financial future?

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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

SEE ALL PRODUCTS

Invest with Canada's largest independent online brokerage 3

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

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Get answers to frequently asked questions

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

You only need $250 to open a self-directed investing account and start trading.

To get started, you’ll need your SIN and a government-issued photo ID. Depending on the account, you may be required to provide other documents.

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.

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.

This communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any individual or analysis on market direction. Any liability, whether direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage is explicitly disclaimed. Use of this service shall not constitute the giving of investment, tax or legal advice by Questrade. Consult with your financial advisor before investing.

1 All Questrade accounts are dual currency. This means you can hold U.S. dollars in your account and are not forced to exchange currency for every transaction, provided that you have sufficient cash in that currency for the transaction and, for registered accounts, have not elected to settle all transactions in CAD.

2 With Visa Debit instant deposit funding. Deposits to RESP and FX & CFD accounts may take up to 1 business day to reflect the deposit.

3 Source: Investor Economics Report Fall 2023