More and more people have been opening accounts with online brokers. This doesn’t come as a huge surprise considering online brokerages can often mean lower fees and a wide choice of investments. At Educators, we’re aware that many investors like to reserve a portion of their portfolio to trade directly in stocks, options, and fixed income securities. In order to be able to offer our clients all aspects of investing, we partnered with Qtrade Investor, the best self-directed online brokerage as ranked by Surviscor.
Qtrade has a long history of being one of Canada’s top online brokerages. In The Globe and Mail’s annual survey of online brokerages, Qtrade has consistently ranked first or second for 14 years.
Exceptional value: $8.75 stock trades for everyone, regardless of your account value, and $6.95 stock trades for more active traders. Plus, choose from 100 free ETFs and trade mutual funds commission free.
Outstanding service: Prompt, friendly service is part of the Qtrade experience. Get the right answers and solutions, right away. Knowledgeable investment representatives are ready to help you open a new account, transfer funds, or place a trade.
Award-winning trading experience: Qtrade Investor’s easy-to-use and comprehensive trading platform has consistently been rated among Canada’s best by independent reviewers, including The Globe and Mail, MoneySense, and Surviscor.
Qtrade clients are able to invest online without having to make many compromises. For example, the firm recently began allowing U.S. dollars to be held in registered accounts, allowing their clients to avoid pricey foreign exchange fees.