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Self-directed investing

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

Save more with low fees

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

Trade stocks for as little as

/ 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

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.

Learn more about stocks

ETFs

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

Learn more about etfs

Options

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

Learn more about options

It's time to switch

  • 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

Ready to open an account and take charge of your financial future?

Get started

Free, fast and fully customizable platforms

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

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.

Discover Passiv

Until December 31, 2025

Pay $0 in management fees on new deposits 4

Earn up to 50% more with Questwealth Portfolios 3

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.

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.