Qtrade Direct Investing®

Make your investments go further, with 5% cash back on every dollar you invest.

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Investing confidence

You don't need a finance degree to start investing - low cost apps today, like Qtrade, make it easier than ever. Qtrade Direct Investing® is designed to help investors build up confidence and find comphrensive market insights to start and grow their portfolios.

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One of Canada's most

Trusted online brokerages

As one of the first Canadian online brokerages, Qtrade's easy-to-use platform empowers you to trade stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds on major Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges. Qtrade is focused on:

1) online and mobile trading platforms that are easy to use,

2) comprehensive tools to support new and experienced investors, and

3) excellence in online trading support

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Create accounts

Based on your own goals

Plan your account type around what you hope to save for – a house, a new car, higher education, or retirement. Reach your goals by choosing the right account for you:

Cash account — a straightforward, low-cost, investment and trading account
Margin account — using the securities you own as collateral, you can borrow money from Qtrade Investor to purchase future securities
Registered plans — government approved plans that help you save money

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Non-registered and registered accounts

Reach your investment goals by choosing the right account for you:

Cash account — a straightforward, low-cost, investment and trading account
Margin account — using the securities you own as collateral, you can borrow money from Qtrade Investor to purchase future securities
Registered plans — government approved plans that help you save money

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