Questrade

At a glance

• Editor score
  7.8 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Canadian self-directed investing platforms
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  CA$19.99/mo
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Trades stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, bonds and GICs
  • Fractional shares, recurring orders and dividend reinvestment support
  • Web, iOS and Android access with registered, cash and margin accounts

• Where it doesn't

  • Questrade Plus costs CAD 19.99 per month
  • Other fees may apply beyond eligible stock and ETF commissions
  • The breadth of products and account types can require careful selection

Our verdict on Questrade

Questrade is an online brokerage for Canadian investors who want to manage investments themselves or use a managed portfolio. Self-directed accounts support stocks, ETFs, options, mutual funds, bonds, GICs and other listed products, while Questwealth provides a professionally managed alternative. Investors can choose registered accounts such as TFSA, RRSP, RESP and FHSA, alongside cash and margin accounts. Access is available through web, iOS and Android platforms, with tools for portfolio monitoring, watchlists, market data, deposits, withdrawals and transfers.

The published plans show a free Questrade account at CAD 0 per month. It includes $0 commissions on stocks and ETFs, no annual account fees and free Questrade Pro access. Questrade Plus costs CAD 19.99 per month and includes the core plan features, cashback on most options, a 1% RRSP deposit match up to the CRA annual limit and expanded market data. The paid tier is therefore most relevant to investors who value those additions; ordinary self-directed accounts do not carry a monthly charge. The brokerage also states that other fees may apply, and commission-free trading is described for eligible Canadian- and U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs.

Its feature set favors investors who want one account environment for trading, automation and monitoring. Fractional shares of Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs, automated recurring stock orders and dividend reinvestment add flexibility for ongoing contributions. Multiple account types and tradable assets, including international equities, FX/CFDs and precious metals, broaden the available choices. Canadian self-directed platforms seeking broad retail-investing coverage should find the scope relevant, while buyers wanting a narrowly focused trading interface or only basic market exposure may prefer a simpler alternative.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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