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Most recent check: Sep 1, 2026.

Wealthsimple

Qtrade Direct Investing™

Trading costs

Trading commissions

$0 online stock and ETF trades

Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs trade commission-free. Currency conversion can still apply to U.S. trades.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple pricingSource

$0 online stock, ETF, and mutual fund trades

Options cost $0.75 per contract. Some specialized, representative-assisted, and early mutual-fund sale fees remain.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade pricingSource

FX costs

1.5% direct conversion; USD account or Norbert's Gambit can lower repeat costs

Core USD accounts cost $10 a month and are included for Premium and Generation clients. Norbert's Gambit carries a $9.95 plus tax journaling fee.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple pricingSource

FX spread available at purchase; Norbert's Gambit has no journal fee

USD registered sides cost US $15 per quarter for RRSP, RRIF, and TFSA accounts, excluding FHSA. Investor Plus clients receive a waiver.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade feesSource
Accounts

Registered accounts

Broad personal registered-account coverage

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Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple account typesSource

Broad personal registered-account coverage

TFSAFHSARRSPSpousal RRSPRRIFLIRA/LRSPLIF/LRIFRESP
Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade registered accountsSource
Investing features

Fractional shares

Available

Real-time fractional trading is available for thousands of eligible Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple fractional sharesSource

Not offered for regular trades

Qtrade's DRIP documentation specifies full-share reinvestment and does not offer general fractional-share order entry.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade DRIP termsSource

Options pricing

$0 commission and $0 contract fee on US equity and ETF options

US equity and ETF options only; options on Canadian securities are not offered. The limited index-options beta charges US$0.25 to US$1 per contract per leg. Options trading is available on web and mobile. Exercise, assignment, regulatory, and currency fees can still apply.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple optionsSource

$0.75 per contract

Assignments cost $30 and exercises are processed as representative-assisted transactions.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade pricingSource

DRIP

Automatic dividend reinvestment

Eligible dividends can be reinvested automatically, including fractional amounts where supported.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple pricingSource

Free, eligible securities, full shares only

Cash dividends can buy full shares in eligible securities. Leftover cash is not carried forward for fractional reinvestment.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade DRIP termsSource

Recurring purchases

Daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly

Recurring purchases are available for eligible stocks and ETFs in self-directed non-margin accounts.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Wealthsimple recurring investmentsSource

Recurring contributions, but no general stock or ETF auto-buy

Qtrade supports recurring electronic contributions and mutual-fund plans. Regular stock and ETF purchases still require an order.

Verified Jul 29, 2026Qtrade registered accountsSource

Current promotions

Compare the latest tracked transfer offers after checking the brokers' everyday costs and features.

Current offer

1% cash match, up to $20,000 on transfers of $25,000 or more

Transfer-fee reimbursement up to $150 per account after a $25,000 transfer.

Verified Jul 2, 2026Valid through Dec 31, 2026Source
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Up to $5,000 cash back, plus a $100 sign-up bonus

New clients only

$100 sign-up bonus: New clients only; fund the new account with at least $25,000 within the first 30 days of account opening. Paid on or around March 5, 2027.

Required promo code: OFFER2026

Transfer-fee reimbursement up to $150 after a $15,000 combined transfer.

Verified Sep 1, 2026Valid through Jan 5, 2027Source
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Fees and features change. This comparison is a research shortcut, not a substitute for checking the broker's current terms before opening or transferring an account. Promotions can have account, deposit, and hold-period restrictions.