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Maximize your Questrade account’s capabilities by linking it with TradingView, a globally renowned charting platform used by millions of traders.
Whether you're an aspiring investor, new trader, or an experienced professional, TradingView offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance your trading experience.
In this article, we’ll cover common questions about TradingView and Questrade’s integration to help you easily get started.
TradingView is a leading charting platform known for its advanced tools, real-time market data, and vibrant community of over 60 million traders. It offers powerful charting capabilities, customizable indicators, and a wealth of market insights.
At Questrade, we wholeheartedly agree with TradingView’s core values, and believe that more informed investors make better traders - who in turn make better trading decisions.
Learn more about the capabilities of TradingView in our getting started article.
Getting started couldn’t be easier. Link your accounts faster than you can make a cup of coffee, and supercharge your Questrade account with TradingView’s charting platform and tools.
Tip: For more information about linking your account, explore our Getting started with TradingView article.
With your Questrade account linked, you can trade stocks and ETFs directly on the TradingView platform.
Short selling and borrowing on margin are also available if your Questrade account supports it.
Note: Other investments such as options, mutual funds, and precious metals may be viewable in the TradingView platform, but they are unavailable for trading or quoting through the API at this time.
TradingView offers a free basic tier, as well as more advanced tiers for a monthly subscription. Learn more on the TradingView pricing page.
Connecting your Questrade account to TradingView through the API is also completely free to all Questrade customers.
Tip: Interested in trying out the more advanced features & packages available at TradingView? They offer a 30-day free trial for many of their plans if you want to go beyond the basic free plan.
Deposits and withdrawals are managed through your Questrade account.
All balances will sync with TradingView after completing an account-related transfer, withdrawal or deposit.
Balances not syncing right away? Try logging into any Questrade platform while connected to TradingView and refresh your tab.
Learn more about transfers, deposits and withdrawals:
Yes, TradingView Mobile is now available to Questrade account holders through the API integration.
Learn more about and download TradingView Mobile on their website.
To connect your account, simply select Questrade from the broker portal within a chart.
Yes, the Questrade and TradingView API integration now supports TradingView Desktop.
Go further with multi-monitor support, workspace tabs, research tools, and an even deeper level of customization with TradingView Desktop, now integrated with your Questrade account(s).
TradingView offers paper trading features, allowing you to execute simulated trades without using any of your own funds.
Just open a TradingView chart, go to the Trading Panel, and select Paper Trading to get started.
Learn more about the Paper Trading features of TradingView in their article.
At this time, TradingView does not support options trading directly on their platform(s).
If you have any option positions in your Questrade account, they will still be shown in your positions in TradingView, but they are not available to trade directly.
To trade options, please use any of the Questrade Edge platforms.
New: TradingView has just announced a new options tool currently available in Beta, designed to help you build option strategies. To learn more, please see their announcement here.
Options quotes, charts and trading, however, are only available in the Questrade Edge platforms.
You can easily unlink your Questrade account on the TradingView platform.
You can also reconnect your account at any time in the future.
TradingView does not have access to, and does not store your personal login information like your username or password.
Account information about balances and positions is shared through a secure, encrypted API that does not share any of your sensitive information with third parties.
If you have any questions, or need assistance with any of their features, please visit TradingView’s help and support center for comprehensive guides on everything TradingView.
On occasion, due to network or internet connectivity issues, the connection between your Questrade account and TradingView may be interrupted.
This is due to the encryption required to maintain the secure connection between your accounts, and any pauses in connectivity may lead to a temporary disconnect.
If you experience this issue, just reconnect your Questrade account from the Trading Panel on TradingView in a few short clicks.
Tip: To ensure the best experience, particularly if you’re an active trader, please make sure you have a high-speed internet connection, and consider hardwiring your connection with ethernet if you’re far from your Wi-Fi signal.
TradingView supports all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Opera and more.
To ensure the best experience, we recommend upgrading your browser to the latest version for optimal performance, stability and security.
Yes, you’re able to log into both the TradingView platform and any Questrade platform you want at the same time without any issues or restrictions.
This can be incredibly helpful for using some of Questrade’s research tools, or to monitor the markets and your positions at the same time across different platforms.
Open a Questrade account and link it to TradingView today to access advanced trading tools and real-time data.
The information displayed on the TradingView website does not constitute advice or a recommendation by Questrade and does not represent the view and opinions of Questrade. Questrade does not accept liability in connection with the TradingView website.
Questrade will not be held liable nor assume any liability for any loss or damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of these TradingView services, promotions or advertisements. Any liability, whether direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage is explicitly disclaimed.
Note: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and should not be used or construed as financial or investment advice by any individual. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representations or warranty, expressed or implied, is made by Questrade, Inc., its affiliates or any other person to its accuracy.
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