{"id":30880,"date":"2026-10-09T14:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T14:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/?p=30880"},"modified":"2026-10-10T14:54:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:54:04","slug":"online-investing-platforms-canadian-investors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/learn\/in-depth\/real-estate-investing\/online-investing-platforms-canadian-investors\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Online Investing Platforms For Canadian Investors in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The best online investing platforms for Canadian investors in 2026 include Ark7, Questrade, Wealthsimple, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct Investing, BMO InvestorLine, and National Bank Direct Brokerage. Ark7 is a U.S.-based platform that lets investors buy <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/share-investments\">fractional shares of rental homes<\/a> starting at $20 per share; Canadian residents should confirm their eligibility directly with Ark7 before investing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ark7<\/strong> &#8211; fractional ownership of rental real estate starting at $20 per share with monthly distributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Questrade<\/strong> &#8211; trading platform covering stocks, ETFs, options, bonds, mutual funds, GICs, and forex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wealthsimple<\/strong> &#8211; all-in-one financial app combining trading, managed investing, and banking products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TD Direct Investing<\/strong> &#8211; bank-owned self-directed brokerage with multiple desktop and mobile trading platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RBC Direct Investing<\/strong> &#8211; bank-owned brokerage offering commission-free trading through its GoSmart tier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BMO InvestorLine<\/strong> &#8211; bank-owned brokerage with charting tools and options-trading screeners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Bank Direct Brokerage<\/strong> &#8211; bank-owned brokerage with a published zero trading cost<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Platform<\/th><th>Minimum Investment<\/th><th>Trading \/ Entry Fee<\/th><th>Ongoing \/ Management Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ark7<\/td><td>$20\/share<\/td><td>3% one-time sourcing fee per property<\/td><td>8%-15% property-management fee; $0 AUM fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wealthsimple<\/td><td>$1 (Core tier)<\/td><td>$0 commission (Core tier)<\/td><td>$0 account\/maintenance fee (Core tier)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Questrade<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>$0 stocks &amp; ETFs; CA$0.99\/contract options<\/td><td>$0\/mo (Questrade tier); $19.99\/mo (Questrade Plus)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TD Direct Investing<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>$7.00\/trade standard<\/td><td>$25\/quarter if balance &lt; $15,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBC Direct Investing<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>$9.95\/trade standard; $0 via GoSmart (50 trades\/yr)<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BMO InvestorLine<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>$0 stocks &amp; ETFs (effective Sep 14, 2026)<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bank Direct Brokerage<\/td><td>No minimum deposit required<\/td><td>$0 trading cost<\/td><td>$100\/yr (waived with $20,000+ assets or age \u2264 30)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing an online investing platform in Canada used to come down to one question: how much does each trade cost. That question has mostly been answered. Several Canadian brokerages now charge nothing on stock and ETF trades, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stockbrokers.com\/ca\/guides\/best-trading-apps\">Questrade, Wealthsimple, and Qtrade<\/a>, and a market review of Canadian brokerages notes that five brokers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.retiresmarter.ca\/investing\/best-online-brokers\/\">now charge $0 on stocks<\/a> and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With commissions converging toward zero, the real differences between platforms have shifted to account minimums, currency-conversion spreads, registered-account fees, and what asset classes a platform even lets you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asset-class access matters more than most comparison charts admit. A reader searching for the best online investing platforms in Canada usually pictures a brokerage account for stocks and ETFs. But the category also includes platforms built around a different asset class entirely. Ark7 lets investors buy fractional shares of rental homes starting at $20 per share, a structure that sits alongside traditional brokerages rather than competing with them trade-for-trade. This guide walks through seven online investing platforms in 2026, six of which are available to Canadian investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Commission-free trading is now common<\/strong>, not rare: multiple Canadian platforms, including Questrade and Wealthsimple, charge $0 on stock and ETF trades, while others still charge between roughly $4.99 and $9.99 per trade according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/moneygenius.ca\/investing\/online-brokers\">review of Canadian online brokers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum investment amounts vary widely<\/strong>, from $1 to open a Wealthsimple Core account, with National Bank Direct Brokerage requiring no minimum deposit and <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/articles\/why-fractional-real-estate-investing-is-more-than-a-buzzword\">fractional real estate ownership<\/a> through Ark7 starting at $20 per share.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency conversion is where &#8220;free&#8221; platforms often make money back<\/strong>: TD Direct Investing applies spreads starting at 1.07% on transactions under $10,000, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page, while Wealthsimple applies a <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">1.5% conversion fee<\/a> on U.S. trades from a Canadian-dollar account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regulatory obligations shape what a platform can and can&#8217;t tell you<\/strong>: order-execution-only brokerages are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciro.ca\/media\/7481\/download?inline\">not permitted to provide investment<\/a> recommendations, per Canada&#8217;s self-regulatory organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fractional-share access differs by broker<\/strong>: some platforms support fractional trading broadly, while others, including Questrade, offer it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/markets\/inside-the-market\/article-the-2026-globe-and-mail-digital-brokerage-ranking\/\">limitations particularly for Canadian stocks<\/a> and ETFs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real estate remains a separate category from stock and ETF brokerages<\/strong>: Ark7 is built specifically around fractional rental-property ownership, a different mechanism from trading shares of public companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bg-blue-grey-1 padding-32px border-radius-12px margin-20px-t margin-20px-b\">\t \n  <div class=\"bg-white text-center padding-20px-v border-radius-8px\">\t \n    <h3 class=\"margin-auto display-block\">New to passive real estate investing?<\/h3>\t \n    <a class=\"margin-auto a7-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/?tc=K8L9N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Ark7 Opportunities<\/a>\t \n  <\/div>\t \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ark7-property-list padding-20px-v margin-20px-t margin-20px-b\" data-tags=\"SEOWidgetFeatured\" data-tc=\"K8L9N\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Evaluate the Best Online Investing Platforms in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A useful online investing platform in Canada needs to be judged on more than headline commission rates. This guide weighs five factors: minimum investment required to start, the trading and ongoing fee structure, the range of account types supported (including tax-sheltered accounts), liquidity (how easily you can access your money), and mobile experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regulatory context matters here too. Canada&#8217;s self-regulatory organization, CIRO, defines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciro.ca\/media\/7481\/download?inline\">DIY or self-directed investing<\/a> as a method where individual investors build and manage their own portfolios. They typically do this through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciro.ca\/media\/7481\/download?inline\">discount brokerages and investment account<\/a> platforms. Every firm offering DIY investing must provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciro.ca\/media\/7481\/download?inline\">relationship disclosure agreement outlining its<\/a> products, services, and fee structure, which is why fee transparency is one of the criteria used throughout this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Canadian Securities Administrators adds that fees generally cover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securities-administrators.ca\/investor-tools\/understanding-your-investments\/types-of-fees\/\">investment-product administration, account operation, transactions,<\/a> and advice, and that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securities-administrators.ca\/investor-tools\/understanding-your-investments\/types-of-fees\/\">ETF trading commissions vary<\/a> by investment firm or discount brokerage service. A platform that lists its full fees clearly ranks higher in this guide than one that buries costs in fine print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Separates the Best Online Investing Platforms in Canada in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The platforms that stand out in 2026 compete on currency-conversion costs, account minimums, and asset-class access rather than trading commissions alone. The commission war that defined the last decade of Canadian discount brokerages is effectively over: Wealthsimple, Questrade, and Qtrade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stockbrokers.com\/ca\/guides\/best-trading-apps\">all charge $0 commission<\/a> on stock and ETF trades, and BMO InvestorLine joined them, eliminating commissions on stock and ETF <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/bmo-investorline-scraps-commissions-stock-133000471.html\">trades effective September 14, 2026<\/a>. Coverage of that change noted it made BMO InvestorLine the first direct-investing brokerage among Canada&#8217;s five largest bank-owned firms to eliminate commissions entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With trading commissions mostly neutralized, three things now separate platforms: currency-conversion spreads on U.S.-dollar transactions, account-maintenance fees tied to balance thresholds (TD Direct Investing charges $25 quarterly for accounts under $15,000, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page), and what you can actually buy. A broker with $0 commissions is still limited to the asset classes it lists, which is why platforms built around a different asset entirely, like rental real estate, sit in a different part of this comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pricing structures outside pure stock-and-ETF trading also vary. Interactive Brokers Canada, for instance, is listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">$0.01 per share for Canadian<\/a> stocks with a $1 minimum and US$0.005 per share for U.S. stocks with a US$1 minimum, a tiered-by-share model distinct from the flat-rate commissions used by bank-owned brokerages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing Fees and Features Across Canadian Investing Platforms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lays out how the seven platforms in this guide compare across the dimensions that matter most for Canadian investors: minimum investment, trading fees, ongoing costs, asset types, registered accounts, liquidity, currency conversion, and mobile app ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Dimension<\/th><th>Ark7<\/th><th>Wealthsimple<\/th><th>Questrade<\/th><th>TD Direct Investing<\/th><th>RBC Direct Investing<\/th><th>BMO InvestorLine<\/th><th>National Bank Direct Brokerage<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Minimum Investment<\/td><td>$20\/share<\/td><td>$1 (Core tier)<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>No minimum deposit required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trading \/ Entry Fee<\/td><td>3% one-time sourcing fee per property<\/td><td>$0 commission (Core tier)<\/td><td>$0 stocks &amp; ETFs; CA$0.99\/contract options (Questrade tier)<\/td><td>$7.00\/trade standard<\/td><td>$9.95\/trade standard; $0 via GoSmart (50 trades\/yr)<\/td><td>$0 stocks &amp; ETFs (effective Sep 14, 2026)<\/td><td>$0 trading cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ongoing \/ Management Fee<\/td><td>8%-15% property-management fee; $0 AUM fee<\/td><td>$0 account\/maintenance fee (Core tier)<\/td><td>$0\/mo (Questrade tier); $19.99\/mo (Questrade Plus tier)<\/td><td>$25\/quarter maintenance fee if balance &lt; $15,000<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>$100\/yr administration fee (waived with $20,000+ assets or age \u2264 30)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asset Types Supported<\/td><td>Rental real estate shares only<\/td><td>Stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, crypto, options, futures (beta), managed investing<\/td><td>Stocks, ETFs, fractional shares, options, bonds, mutual funds, GICs, Forex, CFDs<\/td><td>Cash, TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, Margin accounts; stocks, options<\/td><td>Stocks, ETFs, select ETFs (commission-free); full suite<\/td><td>Stocks, ETFs, options; TSX, TSX-V, MX, CBOE, Nasdaq, NYSE, OPR<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registered \/ Tax-Sheltered Accounts<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/ira\">IRA (Traditional and Roth)<\/a><\/td><td>TFSA, RRSP, FHSA and others (Core tier)<\/td><td>TFSA, RRSP, FHSA and others<\/td><td>TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, Cash, Margin<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>TFSA, RRSP, FHSA and others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liquidity \/ Secondary Market<\/td><td>Investors have full flexibility to sell shares after the minimum holding period<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><td>Real-time trading; no lock-up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency Conversion Fee<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>1.5% on U.S. trades from CAD account (Core tier); USD account $10\/mo (Core tier)<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>1.07% ($0-$9,999); declining to 0.27% at $1,000,000+<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile App Store Rating<\/td><td>4.7 (Apple App Store)<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><td>Not published<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Online Investing Platforms in Canada for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The seven platforms below cover the range of options Canadian investors have in 2026, from bank-owned brokerages to independent trading apps to fractional real estate ownership. Each entry covers what the platform does, how it works, and its published pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ark7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ark7 is a <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/about\">real estate investment platform<\/a> that lets investors buy shares of individual rental homes rather than trading stocks or ETFs. Investors purchase shares in curated rental properties <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/learn\/in-depth\/real-estate-investing\/real-estate-platforms-under-five-hundred\/\">starting at $20 per share<\/a> and receive monthly distributions deposited directly to their account. The platform currently operates in 10 markets and is expanding nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hybrid of artificial intelligence and local real estate expertise handles property sourcing, leasing, and management. Properties are typically held long-term, and investors can sell shares or hold for appreciation once the minimum holding period has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On fees, Ark7&#8217;s structure is disclosed upfront: a <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/learn\/in-depth\/real-estate-investing\/real-estate-platforms-under-five-hundred\/\">one-time 3% sourcing fee plus<\/a> an 8% to 15% property-management fee, with zero AUM fees and no transaction fees on the secondary market. That transparency extends to the platform&#8217;s broader disclosure practice, which the company describes as complete legal and financial information accessible around the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What sets Ark7 apart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low entry point<\/strong>: shares start at $20, letting investors build a real estate position without a down payment or mortgage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Passive structure<\/strong>: monthly distributions arrive automatically, with no landlord responsibilities, tenant screening, or maintenance calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparent fee structure<\/strong>: a disclosed 3% sourcing fee and 8%-15% property-management fee, with $0 AUM fees and $0 secondary-market transaction fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary market access<\/strong>: investors can sell shares after a minimum holding period, subject to securities laws and platform availability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hybrid sourcing model<\/strong>: artificial intelligence plus local real estate expertise is used to identify and manage properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile experience<\/strong>: Ark7 is rated 4.7 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/\">Apple App Store<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ark7&#8217;s growth reflects a broader shift in how Canadian and U.S. investors think about diversification: real estate exposure no longer requires a down payment, a mortgage application, or a property manager on retainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to open an Ark7 account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors can browse available properties and open an account directly through Ark7 to start building a fractional real estate position from as little as $20 per share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Questrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Questrade is a Canadian independent brokerage founded in 1999 that offers self-directed investing across a range of account types and trading tools. It provides access to Questrade Pro and Questrade Edge platforms, along with direct streaming data from major U.S. exchanges and Level 2 depth on U.S. and Canadian markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questrade charges $0 commissions on stocks and ETFs. Most options contracts are also commission-free, though U.S. index options carry a US$0.99 per-contract fee and Canadian-listed equity and index options carry a CA$0.99 per-contract fee, per Questrade&#8217;s own pricing page. The platform offers fractional trading, though coverage has noted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/markets\/inside-the-market\/article-the-2026-globe-and-mail-digital-brokerage-ranking\/\">limitations particularly for Canadian stocks<\/a> and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$0 commissions on stocks and ETFs, with most options contracts also free of commission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to Questrade Pro and Questrade Edge active-trading platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct streaming data from every major U.S. exchange plus Level 2 depth on U.S. and Canadian markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to hold USD directly within registered accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questrade offers two account tiers: Questrade and Questrade Plus. Fee details for each tier and market-data packages are available on Questrade&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Wealthsimple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealthsimple is a Canadian financial company offering chequing, credit card, trading, managed investing, crypto, mortgages, tax, and financial-planning services across three tiers: Core, Premium, and Generation. The Core tier requires $1 in assets, Premium requires $100,000, and Generation requires $500,000, per Wealthsimple&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform charges <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratehub.ca\/investing\/best-online-brokerage-canada\">no trading fees, account-maintenance fees,<\/a> or inactivity fees, with $0 commission stock trading, fractional shares, and dividend reinvestment. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">1.5% currency-conversion fee applies<\/a> to U.S. trades made from a Canadian-dollar account at the Core tier, and an optional U.S.-dollar account costs $10 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$0 commission trading on stocks and ETFs with fractional-share support and automatic dividend reinvestment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options trading with commissions and contract fees eliminated, covering options levels 1 through 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade Plus, a professional-grade web interface with real-time charting and on-chart order execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wealthsimple&#8217;s three tiers are based on total assets held: Core ($1), Premium ($100,000), and Generation ($500,000), each with no trading commissions. A U.S.-dollar account costs $10 per month at the Core tier and is included at higher tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. TD Direct Investing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TD Direct Investing is a self-directed investing service offering platforms including WebBroker, the TD app, Advanced Dashboard, TD Active Trader, and the TD Easy Trade app, supporting Cash, TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, and Margin accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard stock commission is $7.00 per trade, with options priced at $7.00 plus $1.25 per contract, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page. Accounts with a total balance below $15,000 are charged a $25 quarterly maintenance fee, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page. TD also supports fractional-share purchases, described by one industry review as &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/markets\/inside-the-market\/article-the-2026-globe-and-mail-digital-brokerage-ranking\/\">partial share investing&#8221; for eligible<\/a> U.S. and Canadian stocks and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Multiple trading platforms, from the beginner-oriented TD Easy Trade app to the active-trader-focused Advanced Dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fractional-share purchases available on eligible U.S. and Canadian stocks and ETFs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard commission of $7.00 per trade on stocks, with options at $7.00 plus $1.25 per contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tiered currency-conversion spreads that decline as transaction size increases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TD Direct Investing charges a $25 quarterly maintenance fee on accounts under $15,000. Currency-conversion spreads run 1.07% on gross transactions from $0 to $9,999, 0.97% on $10,000 to $24,999, and decline to 0.27% at $1,000,000 or more, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. RBC Direct Investing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RBC Direct Investing is a full-suite, self-directed investing platform offering commission-free investing through its GoSmart tier alongside a standard tier with research and market-access tools. It&#8217;s accessible through an Online Investing Platform, a Trading Dashboard, and the RBC Mobile App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoSmart includes 50 free stock and ETF trades per year and unlimited commission-free trading on select ETFs. Standard trades cost <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">$9.95 per online or mobile<\/a> trade, while the Active Trader Program, for clients placing 150 or more trades per quarter, charges $6.95 per trade. RBC&#8217;s pricing page lists this information as effective August 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GoSmart tier with 50 free stock and ETF trades annually and unlimited commission-free trading on select ETFs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free live streaming market data and Level 2 quotes for TSX and TSX-V listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active Trader Program pricing at $6.95 per trade for 150+ trades per quarter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access across desktop, mobile, and a dedicated trading dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RBC Direct Investing offers GoSmart at $0 per month with 50 free annual trades, standard trading at $9.95 per online or mobile trade, and the Active Trader Program at $6.95 per trade for qualifying volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. BMO InvestorLine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BMO InvestorLine Self-Directed is an online trading platform covering the TSX, TSX-V, MX, CBOE, Nasdaq, NYSE, and OPR, with customizable workspaces, technical charting, strategy builders, and options screeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BMO also eliminated internal-transfer fees and set options assignment and exercise fees to $0, per BMO&#8217;s own pricing page. Standard Trader clients receive delayed Level 1 market data, while Active Trader and 5-Star Program clients receive real-time streaming Level 1 and Level 2 data at no extra cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customizable workspaces with 100+ technical indicators and 30+ drawing tools, per BMO&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Options screeners and multi-leg options trading strategy builders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time streaming Level 1 and Level 2 data for Active Trader and 5-Star Program clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero internal-transfer fees and $0 options assignment and exercise fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>BMO InvestorLine charges $0 for stock and ETF trades (effective September 14, 2026). Options contract fees and Active Trader pricing are available on BMO&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. National Bank Direct Brokerage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>National Bank Direct Brokerage is listed by Ratehub as a minimal-fee trading platform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratehub.ca\/investing\/best-online-brokerage-canada\">with a $0 trading cost<\/a>. No minimum deposit is required to open an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform charges a <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">$100 annual administration fee unless<\/a> the investor qualifies for a waiver, such as holding $20,000 in eligible assets or being 30 years old or younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$0 published trading cost on stock and ETF transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No minimum deposit required to open an account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual administration fee waiver available for qualifying balances or younger investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Bank Direct Brokerage charges $0 in trading costs, has no minimum deposit requirement, and charges a $100 annual administration fee that is waived for investors with $20,000 or more in eligible assets or who are 30 or younger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose the Right Platform for Your Investing Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Start with what you actually want to invest in. If the goal is building a diversified stock-and-ETF portfolio inside a TFSA or RRSP, bank-owned brokerages and independent platforms like Questrade or Wealthsimple are built around stock-and-ETF trading inside registered accounts, and the deciding factors become currency-conversion spreads and balance-based maintenance fees rather than commissions, since most of those are now $0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the goal is adding a different asset class rather than trading more stocks, fractional real estate ownership through a platform like Ark7 serves a different purpose: passive monthly income from rental property without the capital or management burden of buying a home outright. Other Canadian brokerages and brokers, including CIBC Investor&#8217;s Edge, Scotia iTRADE, Interactive Brokers Canada, and newer entrants like Moomoo and Webull, round out the broader market, each with its own commission schedule and account structure worth checking directly before opening an account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Fractional Shares and Real Estate Investing Available to Canadians?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but access differs by platform and asset type: some brokerages support fractional stock trading with limits, while fractional real estate ownership runs through a separate platform entirely. A fractional share is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/fractional-shares\">a portion of one complete<\/a> company share, letting an investor put a specific dollar amount into a stock rather than needing the full share price. Availability isn&#8217;t universal across Canadian brokers; some platforms support it broadly, while others, like Questrade, offer it with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/investing\/markets\/inside-the-market\/article-the-2026-globe-and-mail-digital-brokerage-ranking\/\">limitations particularly for Canadian stocks<\/a> and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fractional real estate ownership works differently from fractional stock trading. Rather than owning a partial share of a public company, platforms like Ark7 let investors own a fractional share of an actual rental property, receiving monthly distributions tied to that property&#8217;s rental income rather than dividends from a company&#8217;s earnings. It&#8217;s a distinct mechanism from anything available on a standard stock-and-ETF brokerage, which is why it&#8217;s worth evaluating separately rather than as just another checkbox on a brokerage comparison chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions About Online Investing Platforms in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Questrade really commission-free?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questrade charges $0 on stock and ETF trades, but it is not entirely fee-free across every product. Options contracts carry per-contract fees of US$0.99 for U.S. index options and CA$0.99 for Canadian-listed equity and index options, and international equity trades carry additional fees per Questrade&#8217;s own pricing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I buy fractional shares in Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fractional-share access varies by broker rather than being guaranteed everywhere. A fractional share is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/stock-trading\/fractional-shares\">a portion of one full<\/a> company share, and while some Canadian brokerages support it broadly, others offer it with restrictions, particularly for Canadian-listed stocks and ETFs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Canadian online brokers charge account fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many do, typically tied to account balance rather than trading activity. TD Direct Investing charges $25 quarterly for balances under $15,000, per TD Direct Investing&#8217;s own pricing page, and National Bank Direct Brokerage charges a <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthnorth.ca\/investing\/brokers\/\">$100 annual fee unless<\/a> the investor qualifies for a waiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between an online brokerage and a robo-advisor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An online brokerage is self-directed: the investor picks and trades individual investments themselves, which CIRO describes as a method where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ciro.ca\/media\/7481\/download?inline\">investors choose to build<\/a> and manage their own portfolios. A robo-advisor manages the portfolio on the investor&#8217;s behalf using automated allocation rather than individual trade selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much money do I need to start investing online in Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimums vary significantly by platform type. Wealthsimple&#8217;s Core tier requires $1 in assets, National Bank Direct Brokerage has no minimum deposit requirement, and fractional real estate ownership through Ark7 starts at $20 per share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Canadian investment platform has the lowest fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn&#8217;t a single universal answer, since &#8220;lowest fees&#8221; depends on what you&#8217;re trading and how often. Several brokerages, including Wealthsimple and Questrade, now charge $0 commission on stock and ETF trades. Ark7&#8217;s fee structure \u2014 a 3% one-time sourcing fee, an 8%\u201315% property-management fee, and $0 AUM fees \u2014 is built for rental-property ownership rather than per-trade commissions, so the lowest-fee platform depends entirely on which asset class you are investing in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the best investing app in Canada for beginners?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The right starting app depends on what a beginner wants exposure to. Several Canadian brokerages offer $0-commission entry points for stocks and ETFs, while Ark7 offers a $20-per-share entry point for investors who want passive rental-property income without learning to trade individual stocks first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian investors weighing their options in 2026 have more platforms to choose from than ever, but the fundamentals haven&#8217;t changed: know your minimum, know your ongoing fees, and know what asset class you&#8217;re actually buying into. For investors looking to add rental real estate to that mix without a mortgage or a property manager, Ark7 offers a starting point at $20 per share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Real estate investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or financial advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bg-blue-grey-1 padding-32px border-radius-12px margin-20px-t margin-20px-b\">\t \n  <div class=\"bg-white text-center padding-20px-v border-radius-8px\">\t \n    <h3 class=\"margin-auto display-block\">New to passive real estate investing?<\/h3>\t \n    <a class=\"margin-auto a7-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/?tc=K8L9N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore Ark7 Opportunities<\/a>\t \n  <\/div>\t \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ark7-property-list padding-20px-v margin-20px-t margin-20px-b\" data-tags=\"SEOWidgetFeatured\" data-tc=\"K8L9N\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best online investing platforms for Canadian investors in 2026 include Ark7, Questrade, Wealthsimple, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct Investing, BMO InvestorLine, and National Bank Direct Brokerage. Ark7 is a U.S.-based platform that lets investors buy fractional shares of rental homes starting at $20 per share; Canadian residents should confirm their eligibility directly with Ark7 &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ark7.com\/blog\/learn\/in-depth\/real-estate-investing\/online-investing-platforms-canadian-investors\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">7 Best Online Investing Platforms For Canadian Investors in 2026<\/span> Read More \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":4666,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[110],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30880","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-real-estate-investing"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - 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