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Self-Directed
Investing

Whether you’re an active trader or just starting out, you can take control of your portfolio with Questrade Self-Directed Investing.

Build your own investment portfolio for less

Don’t let high costs eat into your returns. Trade online with Canada’s low-cost leader1 and enjoy low commissions on a huge variety of investment products.

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  • No account opening fees

  • No annual RRSP or TFSA account fees

  • Low commissions

  • Buy ETFs commission free

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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 Satisfaction2, and look forward to continuing to provide you with industry-leading service.

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Accounts for every goal

Long term. Short term. Both—or anything in between. No matter what your investing goals are, Questrade has the accounts to help you get there, confidently.

Investment products for everyone

Build the perfect asset mix for your goals. Trade in North American markets for stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, precious metals, bonds and GICs

Make your money work harder. Enjoy some of Canada’s lowest commissions.

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Free, fast and fully customizable platforms

Take advantage of innovative, intuitive and easy-to-use trading platforms to build your portfolio.

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Questrade Trading

Trade, manage your account, check your performance and research stocks all in one place, all in one environment.

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Questrade app

Never miss an opportunity. Trade on the go with this simple yet powerful mobile app.

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IQ Edge

Powerful software made by traders for traders. Trade like a pro with this downloadable desktop platform.

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Questrade Global

Take on the global markets and trade currencies, commodities and more on desktop, tablet or smartphone.

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Tools for smart and confident decisions

Take advantage of powerful tools that help you discover investment ideas, monitor the market and track your investments.

Start investing confidently

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

Consider adding Questwealth Portfolios

Receive a pre-built portfolio made for your investment goals, designed and managed by our team of experts.

Get answers to our frequently asked questions

How do you keep your managed fees so low?

By bringing investing online, we reduce overhead and fees, and pass the savings onto you.

What is the difference between Self-directed and Managed?

With self-directed investing, you're managing the investments yourself. With Questwealth Portfolios, your investments are managed by our team of experts.

How do I start purchasing investment products?

Once your account is open and has $1,000 in it, you can start trading on the trading platforms.

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1 Rob Carrick, Globe and Mail.

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.

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