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| Overall rating | 9.8/10 | 9.5/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Minimum deposit | $100 CAD | $100 CAD | None to open the account. $1,000 CAD to enable margin trading. |
| Spread EUR/USD | From 0.9 pip (variable spread account) | From 1.0 pip (Standard account), 0.0 pip + commission (RAW account) | From 0.8 pip in optimal conditions, typically around 1.9 pip (weighted average) |
| Commissions | No commission on Forex and CFD trades | Standard account: no commission. RAW account: US$7 per $100,000 lot | Forex: no commission (revenue from the spread). Canadian and US stocks: no commission since 2025 (Questrade Self-Directed). Options and other instruments: see the current official pricing schedule. |
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| Regulation | CIRO (Canada) Also: Central Bank of Ireland, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, FSC | CIRO (Canada) Also: FCA, ASIC, CFTC/NFA, CySEC, MAS | CIRO (Canada) |
| CIPF / Protection | CIPF up to $1 million CAD per account category | CIPF up to $1 million CAD per account category | CIPF up to $1 million CAD per account category Lloyd's of London insurance up to $9 million CAD per account (on top of CIPF coverage) |
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| Customer service | Live chat, Email, Phone English and French. 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Sunday evening to Friday evening) | Live chat, Email, Phone English and French. 24 hours a day, 5 days a week (Sunday evening to Friday evening) | Live chat, Email, Phone English and French. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time). Reduced service on statutory holidays. |
| Open account | Visit AvaTrade (affiliate link) | Visit FOREX.com (affiliate link) | Visit Questrade (affiliate link) |
The data comes from our detailed reviews and is revised at least twice a year. Read each broker's review for full details of fees and conditions.
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Overall ratings are the average of 5 ratings out of 10: regulation, platforms, fees, instruments and customer service.
Trading CFDs involves a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.