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Qtrade vs Wealthsimple: Battle for Canadian Investment Accounts
If you’ve been searching for the best rated discount brokerages in Canada, it’s likely that the Wealthsimple vs. Qtrade debate has popped up on your radar quite a few times. They are both good options for DIY investors looking for an easy to use and low-cost way to invest, but they definitely have some major…
Read MoreDesjardins Online Brokerage Review (2022 Update – Free ETFs)
What is Desjardins Online Broker? When it comes to Canadian online brokers, Desjardins Online Brokerage isn’t typically one of the first names that comes to mind. That being said, in the spirit of providing a 360 view of broker options, our MDJ editorial team looked under the hood of one of Canada’s original discount brokerages.…
Read MoreQtrade Promo Code 2022
Not only do they currently occupy the top spot in our Canadian Discount Brokerage rankings, the new Qtrade Promo Code for the 2021 – 2022 RRSP Season represents fantastic value for Canadian investors. Not only is Qtrade’s welcome bonus the biggest in Canada, but it also has the easiest minimum requirements. Simply click the link below,…
Read MoreInteractive Brokers (IBKR) Canada Review 2022
What is Interactive Brokers? Interactive Brokers Canada is part of the parent company Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., which has been around for over 40 years and boasts a consolidated capital of over $10 billion. It’s mission has always been to develop technology to help traders maximize their potential. Interestingly, way back in 1983 they were…
Read MoreIs Robinhood Available in Canada?
Once a breakout star of the online discount brokerage scene, Robinhood attracted millions of millennials and even Gen Zers to hop on the investment bandwagon for the first time. Robinhood’s commission free trades, as well as sleek and easy to use interface appealed to first-time investors. It currently has more than 18 million users trading…
Read MoreQuestrade vs Interactive Brokers
When it comes to the highest rated lowest cost Canadian discount brokerage, it usually boils down to Questrade vs Interactive Brokers Canada (or IBKR Canada as it is often shortened to), with one or two other options thrown in. These two low-cost online brokers really tailor their offerings to high volume traders, and clearly shine…
Read MoreQuestrade Launches a New Mobile App
Responding to the surge of interest in online trading apps that we’ve seen in 2021, the new Questrade mobile trading app – called QuestMobile – is a major step up in terms of usability. While I’m still a desktop-type of guy, there is no denying the enhanced usability compared to past iterations of what Questrade’s…
Read MoreRBC InvestEase Review
Are you curious about robo advisors but still want the comfort and security of one of Canada’s big banks? Then consider RBC’s robo advisor: RBC InvestEase. RBC InvestEase offers trust and security as one of Canada’s favourite large financial institutions. In this RBC InvestEase review I’m digging into how RBC InvestEase stacks up and how…
Read MoreWillful Review 2022
You might think a will is something that rich people do in movies to pass on their “assets” (hockey card collections?) to their soon-to-be-rich heirs. You would be wrong. A will – whether you create it online or the old fashioned way – is something every adult should have. Put it in the same category…
Read MoreQuestrade vs Virtual Brokers: 2022 Broker Showdown
This Questrade vs Virtual Brokers 2022 comparison is a battle between Canada’s two lowest cost full-service discount brokerages, and a look at two of my top recommendations for Canadian expats (the other one being Ci Direct, which is a robo advisor). If you want to check the full range of DIY investing options, I recommend…
Read MoreBMO Investorline vs Questrade 2022 Broker Showdown
The BMO Investorline vs Questrade 2022 comparison boils down to the best of big bank convenience and brand security versus the lowest fee discount brokerage in Canada. Check out our Ultimate Guide to the best Canadian discount brokerages in 2022 for the full range of DIY online broker options available to Canadian residents, as well…
Read MoreMotive Financial Review
What Is Motive Financial Bank? Motive Financial, which is under the Canadian Western Bank, is one of Canada’s best known online banks. They offer chequing, savings, RRSP, TFSA, and GIC accounts. Since Motive Financial has no brick and mortar physical locations, they are able to cut down on overhead costs and offer clients some pretty…
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