Lesson Questrade trading platforms

Questrade platforms overview

Compare Questrade's trading platforms to find the perfect fit for your investing or trading strategy.

All Questrade Platforms overview

Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned investor looking to level up your trading game, at Questrade, we've got you covered.

Our free platforms are packed with powerful tools and features to help you make smart, well-informed trading decisions that align with your unique investing goals. So, whether you're aiming for short-term gains or building long-term wealth, we have the perfect platform for you.

Explore the platforms

The All-in-one trading platforms have everything you need to trade, invest, and check your accounts in one place.

Looking for more advanced trading? Check out the Advanced trading platforms at the bottom of this article.

Questrade Trading

Your main web-based platform. You can easily and securely make trades, manage your accounts, check performance, and research stocks or ETFs.

  • Learn more about investing as you go with the built-in Learning Mode
  • See all your account balances and track all your portfolios at a glance in one simple graph
  • Research, trade, and monitor your investments with a few clicks
Questrade trading overview

To use the Questrade Trading platform, simply Log in, then click the TRADING button next to Summary in the top navigation menu.

Interested in learning more about the features of Questrade Trading, or in-depth tutorials on getting started? Explore our Questrade Trading lesson here.

QuestMobile

All-in-one investing, anywhere.

Make trades, research securities, move your money, and see your portfolio’s performance, all through one beautifully-designed interface.

  • Built-in Learning Mode makes it easy to learn about investing as you go
  • Clean design allows you to monitor, research, and place market and limit orders fast
  • Get real-time snap quote prices of stocks and ETFs on North American exchanges
QuestMobile overview

Download the QuestMobile app today through the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.

Interested in learning more about the features of QuestMobile, or in-depth tutorials on getting started? Explore our QuestMobile lesson here.

Questrade Edge Mobile

The mobile trading app designed by active traders for active traders.

Questrade Edge Mobile puts the power of an advanced trading platform in the palm of your hand.

  • Log in, place and execute orders in no time with one of our fastest apps yet
  • With a smooth and straightforward design, placing advanced orders has never been easier
  • Stop and trailing stop orders. Multi-leg option orders. Bracket orders. Access advanced order types from anywhere
Edge Mobile overview

Download the Questrade Edge Mobile app today through the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.

Interested in learning more about the features of Edge Mobile, or in-depth tutorials on getting started? Explore our Edge Mobile lesson here.

Edge Web

Trade like a pro with this fast and powerful platform built right into your web browser.

Also available in Mobile and Desktop versions, our Edge platforms have the tools you need to take your trading to the next level.

  • Advanced order types including: bracket, conditional, and multi-leg options
  • Customizable windows, charts and layouts with research tools from TipRanks
  • Complex candlestick charting with custom studies and comparisons
Edge web overview

To enable Edge web, please Log in, then select All Platforms from the top left navigation menu.

Select Edge Web from the menu at the top, then click Enable Edge at the bottom of your screen.

Congrats, you’ve successfully enabled the Edge platforms for your account(s)! You can access Edge web anytime after logging in by clicking the green Trade button on the top right.

Interested in learning more about the features of Edge Web, or in-depth tutorials on getting started? Explore our Edge Web lesson here.

Edge Desktop

Take your trading to the next level, and trade like a pro with our downloadable Edge Desktop program.

Edge Desktop is available for both Windows and Mac computers, and only takes a few minutes to install and start trading.

  • Fully customizable layouts, widgets and multi-screen advanced charting features
  • Robust research tools powered by TipRanks, custom screeners, and P&L calculators
  • Advanced order types including bracket, conditional, custom multi-leg option strategies and more
Edge Desktop overview

Ready to download Edge Desktop and start trading like a pro?

Explore our lesson on Edge Desktop here.

Questrade Global

Master the world’s biggest market.

Trade currencies, commodities and more with our flagship FX & CFD platform. Available as both a Mobile app for on the go trading, and a desktop platform for in-depth research and charting, Questrade Global is packed with the tools you need to take on the global markets.

  • Make Forex and CFD trades from anywhere, anytime and trade your favourite currency pairs or international indices
  • Live charting, technical analysis tools and advanced order types available to suit your custom trading strategies
  • Built in research, economic release alerts, customizable watchlists and much more to help you stay on top of global markets
Questrade Global overview

Interested in learning more about FX & CFD trading? Explore our lesson here for more info.

Ready to take on the global markets? Learn more about Questrade Global and download the app here.

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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