Online brokers compared for fees, trading platforms, safety and more. See how Qtrade Direct Investing stacks up against TradeStation Global!
Last update of data—Dec 2022
Qtrade is a Canadian stockbroker regulated by the top-tier IIROC.
TradeStation Global is an introducing broker of Interactive Brokers. This practically means that assets and cash are held with Interactive Brokers, but services like fees and customer support are provided by TradeStation Global. TradeStation Global is regulated by the top-tier UK FCA.
Recommended for investors, including beginners, who focus on the Canadian and US markets.
Recommended for traders and investors looking for low fees and a wide selection of products.
Qtrade Direct Investing
Qtrade is a Canadian stockbroker regulated by the top-tier IIROC.
Recommended for investors, including beginners, who focus on the Canadian and US markets.
TradeStation Global
TradeStation Global is an introducing broker of Interactive Brokers. This practically means that assets and cash are held with Interactive Brokers, but services like fees and customer support are provided by TradeStation Global. TradeStation Global is regulated by the top-tier UK FCA.
Recommended for traders and investors looking for low fees and a wide selection of products.
Qtrade Direct Investing's service is slightly weaker than TradeStation Global's and a comparison of their fees shows that Qtrade Direct Investing's fees are slightly higher than TradeStation Global's.
Account opening takes about the same effort at Qtrade Direct Investing compared to TradeStation Global, deposit and withdrawal processes are somewhat more complicated at Qtrade Direct Investing, while customer service quality is lower than TradeStation Global's.
Our experts rated the trading platform of Qtrade Direct Investing as being of the same quality as the platform of TradeStation Global, found that clients have access to less markets and products with Qtrade Direct Investing, while TradeStation Global provides better research and education.
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