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.
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.