Canada’s largest independent online broker to trade Forex, CFD, ETF,Stocks, Options and enjoy some of the best commissions.
- Member of IIROC & the CIPF
- Powerful Trading Platforms
- Forex, CFDs, ETFs, Stocks, Options, Bonds and more
- Free Trading Education Materials
- Global Markets on +15 International Exchanges
- Metatrader 5 not yet available
- High spreads on MT4 pltaform
- Mobile App miss some features
Questrade is a canadian based leading stock & forex broker in Canada since 1983.
Questrade is a Canadian broker offering the ability to trade currencies on forex, CFDs, Canadian and US stocks, options and mutual funds on several manual or automated trading platforms.
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Questrade, Inc. is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF), the benefits of which are limited to the activities of Questrade, Inc.
Questrade, Inc. accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund, to the extent of specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of this coverage is available on request. More information is available at www.fcpe.ca.
Questrade Trading Products
Forex
55 FX pairs
Indices
21 global Indices
Stocks
4500+ global Stocks
Bonds
Go Long or Short
Commodities
25+ global Commodities
Options
Trade forex options
Questrade Trading Platforms
Questrade offers powerful trading platforms as Questrade Global, Metatrader 4 and IQ Edge.
Questrade FX Global
Get fast and easy access to global markets on 15+ international exchanges and high leverage with the Questrade proprietary award-winning web-based FX and CFD platform. This trading platform is packed with features and tools to boost your chances of finding profitable forex and commodities trades. Apply technical analysis and annotations in just a few clicks, personalize your watchlists, and get economic releases and alerts.
Built-in research
Get insight for your investment strategy with objective news and research from industry leaders like NewsEdge and AutoChartist.
Market Data
Make informed decisions with the help of free, real-time market data. No need to sign up for a plan- it’s included in the platform.
Watchlists
Create multiple, personalized lists to stay on top of the activity in the securities that interest you most.
Desktop System requirements
| Processor: | Single core processor, dual core processor recommended |
|---|---|
| Hard drive: | 100MB of free space |
| Memory: | Minimum 8GB recommended |
| Operating system: | Windows 7 and higher, Mac OSX 10.6 and higher, Linux |
| Monitor resolution: | 1024 x 768 or higher |
| Internet connectivity: | High-speed services such as cable, DSL, FTTP (fibre to the premises) are recommended |
| Web browser: | Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Firefox 25 or higher, Chrome, Edge, Safari, Chromium (Linux) |
Android System requirements
Android devices running Android 5.0 or higher.
Apple iOS System requirements
Apple devices running iOS 8 or higher.
Questrade Metatrader 4 (MT4)
Metatrader 4 is one of the most popular forex trading platform around the world.
The Metatrader 4 platform offer all tools for automated trading strategies via the MetaQuotes Language 4 (MQL4) or you can create your own Automated Trading System using MQL4.
With the Questrade Metatrader 4 trading platform, you can trade over 80 Forex pairs, including majors, minors and exotics. You can as well access your Metatrader 4 trading account on the move with MT4 trading apps on iOS and Android.
Questrade Trading Account Types
Do I need a minimum to open an account?
No minimum is required to open an account. In order to begin investing, you need a minimum of $1,000 in your account.
What documents do I need to open an account?
To get started, you’ll need your SIN and driver’s licence. Depending on the account, you may be required to provide other documents.
Experienced traders who meet the criteria to open a Professional Trader account at Questrade . You get broker-assisted dealing* and have a dedicated Client Relationship Manager.
Client money remains segregated from our funds and will be unaffected in the event of our insolvency.
Best Execution remains unchanged as we owe all our clients a duty of best execution.
Forex Trading
As a forex broker, Questrade offers competitive prices on over 55 currency pairs with target spreads starting at 0.8 pips under normal market conditions. Note that the total transaction cost of a foreign exchange transaction is the spread you pay, which may be different from the target spread. Below is a table listing Questrade’s target spreads.
Stocks Trading
Trade stocks for as little as 1 ¢ and options for $ 6.95 + 75 ¢ per contract. Plus, get discounts on data transmission costs and access to the Daily Negotiator, your personal technical analysis tool. Increase your buying power by linking your margin account to your TFSA assets. Margin power, a brand new service, exclusive to Questrade.
Questrade Spreads and Commissions
Questrade offers competitive spreads on Forex & CFD trading with an average typical target spreads on the EUR/USD of 0.8 pips on the Questrade proprietary trading platform. On the Metatrader 4 trading platform spreads are considerably higher on the EUR/USD forex trading pair, with an average spreads of 1.7 pips over the same period.
| FX TRAING PAIRS | * Average Target Spread |
|---|---|
| AUD/CAD | 2.8 |
| AUD/CHF | 3.5 |
| AUD/JPY | 4.2 |
| AUD/NZD | 6.0 |
| AUD/USD | 1.9 |
| CAD/CHF | 3.4 |
| CAD/JPY | 4.3 |
| CHF/JPY | 2.5 |
| EUR/AUD | 4.5 |
| EUR/CAD | 3.5 |
| EUR/CHF | 2.2 |
| EUR/DKK | 3.8 |
| EUR/GBP | 2.2 |
| EUR/JPY | 2.2 |
| EUR/NOK | 21.5 |
| EUR/NZD | 7.5 |
| EUR/USD | 1.7 |
| GBP/AUD | 6.3 |
| GBP/CAD | 5.3 |
| GBP/CHF | 4.8 |
| GBP/JPY | 4.5 |
| GBP/NZD | 5.2 |
| GBP/USD | 1.9 |
| NZD/CAD | 7.5 |
| NZD/CHF | 6.5 |
| NZD/JPY | 5.2 |
| NZD/USD | 2.0 |
| SGD/JPY | 4.5 |
| USD/CAD | 2.0 |
| USD/CHF | 1.7 |
| USD/DKK | 6.4 |
| USD/HDK | 2.6 |
| USD/JPY | 1.7 |
| USD/MXN | 33 |
| USD/NOK | 24.5 |
| USD/SEK | 21.5 |
| USD/SGD | 5.0 |
| USD/ZAR | 55 |
Trading Education
Questrade offers free trading education materials with the «TRADING ACADEMY» and the «TRAINING» section.
Forex Trading
- Learn to trade Forex with step by step guide.
Technical Analysis
- Learn to apply indicators including moving averages and bollinger bands.
Fundamental Analysis
- Apply fundamental analysis techniques to your trading strategies.
Trading strategies
- Improve your trading with effective trading strategies.
Questrade Awards
Questrade is multi-awards winner forex broker with a proven track record of award-winning trading platforms, pricing and service.
Questrade Regulation
Questrade is authorised by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)
Authorised and regulated in Canada
Security of funds
Questrade offers an additional title insurance policy, through Lloyd’s of London. This policy protects clients beyond CIPF limits, up to a maximum of CAD $ 9 million per client, per account, and is subject to the maximum guarantee limits determined by Questrade.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Questrade, Inc. accounts are protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund, to the extent of specified limits. A brochure describing the nature and limits of this coverage is available on request. More information is available at www.fcpe.ca.
Questrade Head Office
5700 Yonge Street, Unit G1, Toronto, ON, Canada, M2M 4K2
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