TD eased its way into commission-free trading with a mobile app-based offering called TD Easy Trade
TD Easy Trade is different and distinct from TD Direct Investing, the traditional online brokerage experience that many online investors are accustomed to
Despite offering 50 commission-free trades per year on Easy Trade and a mobile app-based experience, the feedback from many self-directed investors online was lukewarm because of restrictions on ETF purchases
Expectations for bank-owned online brokerages to get technology and service right are high because of the perceived resources and commission rates
Opportunities for new online brokerages to gain market share are there for those that can provide a best-in-class experience to a specific segment of investors

In this reboot to the Weekly Roundup, we took our cues from the biggest sporting events in the world to bring an exceptional edition filled with high degrees of difficulty to compare one of the most influential touchpoints of DIY investors making decisions on which online brokerage to choose: Canadian online brokerage rankings. Grab some snacks (maybe a coffee too), this is going to be a good one.

Canadian online brokerage promotions are the hottest they’ve ever been, especially for RRSP trading account promotions. Dive into the latest deal updates, including a special spotlight on the latest Qtrade Direct Investing promotion.

This mega-edition of the Weekly Roundup features in-depth reviews of Canadian online brokerages in 2021. Be sure to check out the analysis of the Look Back / Look Ahead feature for the top online brokerage trends for 2021 and 2022. Also, we highlight the biggest news from Canadian online brokerages in 2021. Tune in for great memes and important themes!

The newest online brokerage promotions are live for 2022! Check out the cash back offers from popular bank-owned brokerages like TD Direct Investing and BMO InvestorLine, as well as commission-free trading offers. Learn about the important trends taking place, especially for beginner investors.

If you thought 2021 was an eventful year (and it was!) at Canada’s online brokerages, wait until you see what’s in store for 2022. In this milestone issue of the Look Back / Look Ahead series, we hear from leaders at Canadian online brokerages about what they saw as the biggest highlights, as well as what they’re working on to impress self-directed investors in the next year. Also, we’ve got the scoop on four new online brokerages moving into the commission-free trading game.

The holidays are almost here, but red and green are the colours flashing on trading screens this week! In this edition of the Roundup, we review a new feature called… RoundUP from Questrade, as well as another new feature: a cash-back reward program. Both programs are trying to get people to take the hassle out of saving and investing. Next, we review even more deals from online brokerages to cross the wire just before Christmas. And finally, we preview our Look Back / Look Ahead issue, including some juicy details on what’s inside.

The end of 2021 is just around the corner, and this edition of the Roundup switches gears to recap the big stories from online brokerages from earlier in the year. Also, we dig into the latest feature from Wealthsimple Trade.

In this edition of the Roundup, we review the latest online brokerage promotions and deals, and review what these offers mean for self-directed investors heading into RSP season. Next, we preview our big year-end special which is about to launch soon.

Deal-cember is here for self-directed investors looking for online trading account promotions. Check out the latest updates on cash back promotions including new ones from Qtrade and Wealthsimple Trade, as well as big offers from bank-owned online brokers.

This edition of the Weekly Roundup is all about experience. We cover Qtrade’s new customer experience feature, real-time account opening, and bring you Surviscor’s latest online brokerage mobile experience rankings. Plus, check out investor chatter from the forums.

This week’s Roundup digs into the latest account growth numbers at Interactive Brokers and Schwab, and explores whether the new account growth is being fueled by Robinhood clients looking for an exit. Also, tune in to read about investor chatter on switching brokerages and which online brokerage is being recommended for options trading.

This week’s edition of the Roundup focuses on the new IMPACT app by Interactive Brokers, and how it could spur a new race to help investors make green by going green. Also, we sprinkle in some quick updates on security, mobile trading apps from online brokerages, and a tease on the upcoming Look Back/Look Ahead.

Big news this week as bank-owned online brokerages lead the way with cash back promotions for RSP season. Also on our radar, the strange flight away from Twitter for several Canadian online brokerages points to a wider trend.

Check out the latest update on Canadian online brokerage promotions & offers, including the launch of a new cash back deal from CIBC Investor’s Edge and more!

This week’s Roundup features a deep dive into the latest earnings from Robinhood and what they reveal about the next chapter in the companies growth plans. Also be sure to tune into lots of DIY investor forum chatter to hear the latest about online brokerages.

Yet another commission-free online brokerage is slated to come to Canada – this time it’s TradeZero looking to gain a foothold with active traders. Also, read up on the latest feature to launch from Interactive Brokers which they hope will reduce the friction of getting started with trading online. As always check out some entertaining posts from the investor forums.

This week’s discount brokerage Roundup looks at interesting developments at Interactive Brokers and Schwab, and what these could signal for Canadian online brokerages. Also, we relay an update from MogoTrade which points to a launch of another zero-commission brokerage by the end of the year.

From new branding, to new pricing, to new features, this week’s Roundup covers exciting developments at online brokerages on both sides of the border. Dive in to read more about customer service at Robinhood, the launch of CI Direct Trading, and BMO adviceDirect’s move to make their service more accessible to online investors.

October is already here, and with it, a new crop of deals and promotions from online brokerages. Also launching this fall season, a brand new mobile trading experience from Questrade, called QuestMobile, that didn’t quite hit the mark with investors. Read more about what investors had to say about the new trading experience.