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What is self-directed investing?

Self-directed investing means you pick what you invest in - stocks, ETFs, options, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, we’ve got your back with learning resources and customer service built to help you succeed.

Accounts for every goal

Saving for your first home, retirement, or simply looking to grow your wealth? Questrade has an account to help you get there, confidently.

TFSA

Save and invest for any goal with this flexible and tax-free account

  • Tax-free growth and withdrawal
  • Great for short or long-term savings goals

Margin

Increase your buying power by leveraging the assets you already own

  • Borrowed funds for more flexibility
  • Place advanced order types

RRSP

A tax-advantaged account that helps you build your nest egg for retirement

  • Contributions can reduce your yearly tax liability
  • Tax-deferred growth on investments

Cash

An investing account that lets you trade without the restrictions of contribution limits

  • No borrowing, just straightforward investing
  • Automatic currency conversion¹ when you buy U.S. stocks with CAD, and vice versa

FHSA

A tax-free account that you can use to save up to $40,000 towards your first home

  • Contribute up to $8,000 a year
  • Get tax deductions on your yearly contribution

RESP

Save for your child’s education and get access to government grants

  • Get a 20% contribution match from the government, up to a maximum limit of $7,200
  • Protect your gains in a tax-sheltered account
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Save more with low fees

Keep more of your money where it belongs: in your investments.

Trade stocks for as little as

1¢ / share 2

min. $4.95 to max. $9.95

Buy ETFs for

Free

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

Trade options for

$9.95

2

+$1 / contract

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Find the right investments for you

Building your own portfolio means choosing the investments that suit your goals and preferences. We have a wide low-fee selection to maximize your money’s earning potential.

Stocks

The classic investing product. Own shares in a company for potential growth and dividend income.

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ETFs

Diversify your portfolio with ETFs that invest in multiple companies, commodities and more.

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Options

Enjoy the flexibility of buying or selling an investment at a set price at a later date.

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  • No account opening fees

  • No annual RRSP, TFSA or FHSA account fees

  • Low commissions

  • Extended hours: trade on U.S. markets from 7 am to 8 pm ET

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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.

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QuestMobile

Never miss an opportunity. Trade wherever you are with this easy-to-use mobile app.

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Questrade Edge Mobile

Designed for the active trader, Questrade Edge Mobile puts the power of our advanced platform in the palm of your hand.

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Questrade Edge

Powerful software made by traders for traders. Trade like a pro with our advanced trading platforms.

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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

Questrade is much more than just a trading platform. Free, powerful tools like OptionsPlay, Seeking Alpha, Passiv and more can help you track your investments – and find new opportunities.

Take your trading research deeper with advanced technical analysis, customizable charts, and more—all in one place.

Discover TradingView

Keep your trades on track towards your investment goals with Passiv's easy portfolio management platform.

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Learn to become a better investor

Check out these learning articles to find out more about how managed investing can help you save for retirement.

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Discover the different investment products offered at Questrade.

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Follow these easy steps to start opening a Questwealth Portfolios account.

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Get answers to frequently asked questions

By bringing investing online, we reduce overhead and eliminate the layers between you and the market. We then pass those savings onto you.

With Questwealth Portfolios, you get a portfolio managed by our team of experts. With Self-Directed Investing, you're buying and selling the investments yourself.

Absolutely. We are just one call away. For account related questions, call 1.888.783.7866.

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.

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.

Extended hours are available for US markets (NYSE and NASDAQ) 7am-8pm ET and Canadian markets (TSX) 4:15pm-5pm ET.

Dual Currency Questrade accounts allow clients to hold US dollars. Please visit our pricing page for further details.

ETFs 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.

2 Exchange and ECN fees may apply. Only applies to Canadian and US listed ETFs.

In 2024, Questrade was awarded the DALBAR Seal of Service Excellence for the sixth consecutive year. The recognition is given to firms across the financial services industry that demonstrate standout customer service and an exceptional standard of care, including telephone interactions and service delivery.

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) For Questwealth SRI portfolios, as there is no universal Socially Responsible Investing (“SRI”) methodology, the selection of the underlying securities in the Questwealth SRI portfolios is based on inputs from various industry sources, including Environmental, Social, Governance, and SRI methodologies. Certain portions of the fixed income component of the Questwealth SRI portfolios may not be recognized by these methodologies as exclusively SRI investments.