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Self-directed Investing

Do it yourself

Take matters into your own hands. Build your own investment portfolio with a self-directed account and save on fees. Make your money work harder.

Stocks starting at

1¢
/share (min. $4.95 to max. $9.95)
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By Questrade Inc.

Questwealth Portfolios

Get a pre-built portfolio

The easy way to invest. Intelligent, lower fee portfolios designed by experts to help you achieve your financial goals faster.

Management fees starting at

0.25%
0.20 after $100,000
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By Questrade Wealth Management Inc.

Special pricing and fee rebates for active traders

Keep more of your money. Unlock special commission plans and fee rebates for active traders.

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It’s quick and easy to transfer

If you’re new to self-directed trading at Questrade, rest assured that transferring is fast, easy and free. We’ll show you how.

Market data for every trader

Whether you’re a novice, active trader or anywhere in between, there’s a market data package for you.

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  • No account opening fees

  • No annual RRSP or TFSA account fees

  • Low commissions

  • Buy ETFs commission free

Invest with Canada's largest independent online brokerage 1

See why people love Questrade.

Kamal B.

"The cost of doing business with you is very good. Any time I contacted your agents for help, the service and response was excellent."

Carolyn G.

"I like using Questrade for my self-directed investments. The low fees are hard to beat and their customer service is excellent."

Keven V.

"So far the support has been almost instant, the platform fees are low, and easy to use and understand, while allowing lot of customization and actions, such as fund conversion, to be carried on my own."

Dion M.

"My financial advisor makes a killing off me. This allows me to make my own money with much lower fees. Thanks!"

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

All you have to do is to initiate the transfer under Funding > Transfer Account. Once you initiate the transfer we will take care of the rest.

Market data is the view of an investment's price and movement. Questrade accounts include free market data with advanced data available as an add-on.

1 Source: Investor Economics Report Fall 2023

"Lower fees for better returns" refers to the impact of fees over time on your investment returns. This statement is based on a comparison of Questwealth Portfolios' (QWP) Growth Portfolio annual fee to the average Management Expense Ratio of Global Equity Balanced Series A Funds listed in Canada, as of September 30, 2022. This comparison is based on an initial investment of $50,000, compounded annually over 30 years. Annual contributions may impact results. No representations or warranties are made as to the reasonableness of these assumptions. Expected returns and images included in this content are for illustrative purposes only. Actual performance could differ from the scenarios presented. QWP is a service provided by Questrade Wealth Management Inc.

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.