How do I open a Questrade account?

The online account opening process is very simple. In fact, there are just four steps: open the account, submit documents online, fund the account, start trading. However, not all stages of the account opening process are offered in French.

The Questrade online brokerage platform offers a wide variety of products and services. First, you need to choose between self-directed investing (online brokerage) or professionally managed investment portfolios (Questwealth Portfolios). For independent investors, you can open several types of investment accounts, such as margin accounts and registered accounts (TFSA, FHSA, RESP, RRSP, etc.). You can trade a variety of investment products, such as stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and options. Among the many platforms available, you can use the online trading platform (Web), the mobile app (iOS and Android) or the advanced trading app to install on your computer (PC and Mac).

Is Questrade safe and reliable?

Of course. Questrade is an investment dealer that opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to become Canada's largest independent investment dealer. It has $30 billion in assets under management and is a 12-time winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies competition. Questrade is a member of IIROC ("Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada") and CIPF ("Canadian Investor Protection Fund"). Finally, Questrade protects its customers' accounts with an additional $10 million in private insurance.