Blog Tag
FolioNorth blog posts tagged brokerages.
August 14, 2026
A DIY-investor comparison of Qtrade Direct Investing™ and Wealthsimple for 2026. Both charge $0 on stock and ETF trades, so the real decision is currency conversion, account fees, platform and research, and service. We cover who each broker actually fits.
July 3, 2026
An opinionated, DIY-investor guide to the best Canadian brokerages for ETF investing in 2026. Commissions have collapsed to $0 at most platforms, so the real decision is now FX cost, account types, and fit. Wealthsimple, Questrade, Qtrade Direct Investing™, Interactive Brokers, National Bank, and the big banks compared.
June 5, 2026
The clearest Canadian guide to Norbert's Gambit. Convert CAD to USD for a few dollars instead of a 1.5% to 2.5% FX spread, with step-by-step instructions for Wealthsimple, Questrade, Qtrade Direct Investing™, and Interactive Brokers.